Our Lisle Circle members have made a bequest to ClearWater in their estate planning documents.
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Online shoppers can support ClearWater
Amazon.com shoppers can now have part of every purchase donated to ClearWater at no additional cost. It's easy!
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The Slab Cabin Run Initiative will protect a major source of the State College community's drinking water.
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Slab Cabin Run Initiative hits first fundraising goal of $1.12 million
The Slab Cabin Run Initiative has successfully met its first fundraising goal of $1.12 million by December 31
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We are incredibly thankful to the community and our local decision makers which invested in this important project to protect the region's drinking water. A total of $1.165 million has been raised from Ferguson Township, College Township, State College Borough, Harris Township, and the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA).
Notable was SCBWA's challenge of offering an additional $50,000 for any municipality that contributed more funding than was requested.
So far, State College Borough has taken advantage and contributed $10,000 in addition to the $100,000 requested by ClearWater. See the latest article on our funding progress here.
Things are moving steadily forward to meet our goal of $2.75 M by September 31, 2017. The public support for this project has been very positive.
ClearWater would like to thank the following for their investment in the Slab Cabin Run Initiative:
State College Borough Water Authority
Ferguson Township
College Township
State College Borough
Harris Township
Please take the time to thank your local decision makers for their vote:
2. And/or, write a personal thank you letter to your municipality and/or SCBWA and send it the address below.
ClearWater will hand-deliver deliver all letters to each office in mid-January.
ClearWater Conservancy
2555 N. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16803
What's next?
ClearWater's next goal is to raise nearly $1 million from local businesses and individuals over the next nine months in order to fully fund the
Slab Cabin Run Initiative
by September 30, 2017.
How you can help:
- Donate to the Slab Cabin Run Initiative
- Spread the word about the project with your friends via social media, email, letters, and in person.
- Schedule a presentation for a small or large group, ClearWater is happy to send a representative to share the details of this project and what it means for the health and well-being of local residents and our water supply.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH at
6:30 PM
Ramada Conference and Golf Hotel
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Bring the magic of the Musser Gap Greenway inside
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| Limited edition prints of Jennifer Kane's painting of the Musser Gap Greenway are available through ClearWater. |
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Jennifer Kane, accomplished artist and longtime friend of ClearWater Conservancy created an original oil painting of the Musser Gap Greenway for the organization and a limited number of 16" x 24" prints of the artwork are now available.
Framed and unframed options are available and all proceeds will benefit the Connections Program, which has sent 20,000 students to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center since 1997.
Order your print online or
contact us with any questions.
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Planning is underway for 2017 stream restoration
In early 2017, stream restoration work will begin in the Spruce Creek Watershed. Streambanks will be restored on two farms on Halfmoon Creek near Stormstown. Eroding streambanks will be reshaped and stabilized. Native trees and shrubs will be planted in the stream buffers as soon as spring arrives.
On another farm in the Spruce Creek watershed, streambanks will also be restored and a stream buffer will be planted on 3.8 acres along a small stream that flows into Beaver Branch. This project also includes agricultural best management practices (BMP's) that allow the farmer to continue to use his pasture on both sides of the stream while the stream buffer protects water quality in the stream and habitat adjacent to the stream. These BMP's include livestock crossings, streambank fencing and a water trough. Many thanks to the landowners who own these farms for making significant contributions to the health of land and water resources in the Centre Region.
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Register today for upcoming Partner Events
The Woods in Your Backyard:
February 25, 2017
Penn State-University Park
This workshop is designed for (but not exclusively) smaller landowners, those with 1-10 acres. If you own land that is forested, has n
atural areas, or you are interested in turning mowed lawn into natural areas, then this workshop is for you! Registration opens Januar 3rd.
Learn more here!
Forest Landowners Conference:
March 24-25, 2017
Blair County Convention Center Altoona, PA
This conference is for woodland owners of all sizes and needs. Whether you own 1 or 2,000 acres, get the resources you need to
improve the health and well-being of your woods.
Learn more and register here!
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Giving Tuesday Update: $2,500 GOAL MET!
$2,800 raised for the Slab Cabin Run Initiative
Thank you to everyone who donated on #GivingTuesday to support the Slab Cabin Run Initiative. Thanks to your generous contributions we met our $2,500 goal and exceeded it-raising a total of $2,800. Thank you!
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Out and About with ClearWater Conservancy!
On December 3, a group of dedicated, hard-working volunteers led by Terry Melton, Lead Garden Steward, took care of last minute maintenance in ClearWater's native plant garden before winter. Thanks so much for all your help!
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| Garden Team from left to right: Joann Santamaria, Jim Santamaria, Scott Pflumm, Brian Schmoke, Allie Causey, Terry Melton, Judy Faux, Jenna Labant |
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Colleen DeLong, ClearWater's Habitat Biologist
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Adrienne, THANK YOU for all you've done for ClearWater!
Adrienne Gemberling, Water Resources Monitoring Coordinator, will be leaving ClearWater Conservancy on January 3rd to move into a position with the Chesapeake Conservancy. Adrienne's great work for ClearWater and the Water Resources Monitoring Project will have a lasting impact on the organization. Her wide-ranging expertise in her field and positive persona will surely be missed around the ClearWater office, and we wish her all the luck in her future endeavors!
Adrienne Gemberling at Park Forest Elementary (left) and out in the field for Adventures in Conservation (right). Adrienne collected and compiled millions of data points all around the Spring Creek Watershed in addition to her stream restoration work.
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Birds & Beans Coffee: Organic, Fair-Trade and Bird-Friendly
Fresh coffee has arrived from Bird & Beans Coffee, a company that brings you bird-friendly, organic, fair-trade java with smooth and robust flavor in every cup! Stop by the ClearWater office to pick up your favorite blend today (decaf available too!). Cost is $12 per 1 lb. bag or two bags for $20.
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Consider an end-of-year donation to ClearWater Conservancy
There is still time to make an end of year donation to ClearWater and support our mission to
protect and conserve the natural resources in Central PA through land conservation, water resource stewardship, and environmental outreach.
Will you consider making a contribution today?
You can contribute to ClearWater in any way you choose:
3. Making a
general donation to all of our conservation efforts online or by mail (CWC, 2555 N. Atherton St. State College, PA 16803)
Thank You for considering an end of year donation!
Happy New Year from ClearWater Conservancy!
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