Summer 2023 Conservancy Currents Newsletter

Click below to see the Summer 2023 Conservancy Currents Newsletter. Information on wild things, Greenwood Sanctuary outhouse restoration, and a new treasurer. https://elrose.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Summer-2023-Newsletter-2.pdf

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Fall Conservancy Currents Newsletter

Aerial view of a forest

2022 has been a very active year for the Conservancy in terms of projects and preserving natural places. Read the newsletter to get up-to-date on stewardship and land protection.   https://elrose.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fall-2022-E.L.-Rose-Conservancy-Newsletter.pdf

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Edward L Rose Land Conservancy Partners with Waterman Conservation Education Center to Protect Susquehanna River

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Local Land Trust Partners with Waterman Conservation Education Center to Protect Susquehanna River Thanks to a partnership between the Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy, Waterman Conservation Education Center, and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, over 53 acres of riparian buffers have been protected in the Susquehanna River Watershed. This project will help protect…

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Spring Life 2022 – Honoring Rachel Carson

There is a good amount of wildlife activity around the lake in Spring and this video captures some of the residents and visitors. The video also honors Rachel Louise Carson who was born on 27 May 1907 in Springdale, a small village close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Rachel was a marine biology scientist who wrote a number of books including…

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Last Ice – Spring has arrived

With the inflow of energy for Spring, the last ice gradually transforms our waterways to flowing, life-giving water. Ice and water play with light to give beautiful patterns and dynamic forms. We are all responsible to take care of our local environment. Over 80% of Pennsylvania’s lakes and rivers are impaired by excess nutrients and…

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First Ice

A video “First Ice” featuring patterns, dynamics and reflections of ice forming on Silver Lake.  The ice formation was protracted this winter with a warm December and strong winter winds. The video gives perspectives on the ice patterns as crystals grow over a period of several weeks. Migrating birds find momentary rest in the islands of…

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Conservancy Currents Newsletter Summer Fall 2021

The Fall of 2021 is upon us and the good work of the Edward L Rose Conservancy continues. The Conservancy Currents newsletter brings information on conservation easements and land use. With sadness, we send news of the passing of Jesse Wells of Montrose, PA. Jesse has supported the Conservancy and worked to care for the…

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