Edward L Rose
Conservancy
Conserving Land, Water and Wildlife
In Northeast Pennsylvania
and the Southern Tier of New York
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Protecting Your Land
We can help you permanently protect the land you love…
If your vision for your property is one of little change, a conservation easement can be a good option. The Edward L. Rose Conservancy listens to your vision of what you would like to see happen with your land now and in the future, and helps make your vision happen. We are a nationally accredited land trust, and our team can help you meet your conservation goals. A conservation easement is a common tool we use.
Raptor Nest Platform Project Underway
With a Green Communities grant from the Rockwell Collins Corporation, the Edward L Rose Conservancy and volunteers from Rockwell Collins started a project to encourage raptor nesting in Susquehanna County, PA. A survey of possible nesting trees was done and, with the tree recommendation from Craig Koppie, Regional Eagle Coordinator, Northeast Region, US Fish and…
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Beavers Grooming at High Point Preserve
Beavers have set up a grooming station, on one of the floating platforms at Silver Lake, most nights since August. Beavers regularly move between aquatic and terrestrial environments, and the extended time in the water requires careful maintenance. Beavers spend a lot of time grooming their fur when out of the water, and the floating…
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Holiday Tote Bag Fundraiser
Support the Conservancy fund raising activity by donating during the Holiday Tote Bag Fundraiser. The beautiful and durable Tote Bags are designed by local artist Peg Miller. You can use the DONATE button on the web site; choose “Conservation” in the donation category. In the “Additional Comments” box, enter “Tote bags”. Figure the Donation amount based on $35.00…
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There are many interesting trails in the High Point Preserve, some with large rock formations. In this video a porcupine den is the site for activities by various local fauna, including fox, porcupine, deer, and a fisher. It is interesting to hike after a snowfall and try to identify the tracks left by the various animals as they went on their noctural treks.
The music is "White Bird" by the group It's a Beautiful Day from the 1960's.
Great news! A bipartisan effort to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation has passed the Senate. A win for all!
U.S. Senate passes permanent LWCF | Land Trust Alliance
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I'm excited — and you should be, too! The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterdat to permanently reauthorize the expired Land and Water Conservation Fund.From just two to hundreds, bald eagle numbers continue to soar across the state
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GREENWICH — David deVries stopped his car.A variety of mammals are active in winter in north east Pennsylvania. In this set of video clips from a motion activated trail camera, see if you can identify the species active in the High Point Preserve under the Stewardship of the Edward L Rose Conservancy. There are fishers, raccoon, gray fox, porcupine, flying squirrels and a mouse , all foraging in the trees and on the forest floor.
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Edward L Rose Conservancy
P.O. Box 8
Montrose, PA 18801
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Edward L Rose Conservancy
241 Church St
Montrose, PA 18801
Office telephone: (570) 278-9500
Email address: board@elrose.org