The 2021 Tower to Town Results are In!

The first place overall winner of the 2021 Tower to Town was Luis Miranda of Lebanon with a time of 1:01:36. Miranda continues to be the winner for the last three years. The first place female overall winner was Marissas Kovach of Lebanon with a time of 1:14:05. The first place overall relay team was Jerry Burkholder and Michelle Good of Myerstown. The team completed the run in 1:29:52. Results for additional age brackets can be found at pretzelcitysports.com

TLVC Board Member Spotlight: Russ Collins TLVC board member, Russ Collins, is on a mission to restore Lebanon County creeks and waterways. Russ and Dr. Jim Suleski work on restoration projects and act as watchdogs for stream health in the area. Russ cites these major concerns for stream health in our area: pollution, runoff, construction, sediment, algae, eroded stream banks, uncontrolled storm and waste water. Russ is also a leader in the Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited organization and the local Doc Fritchey Trout Unlimited Chapter. Russ recently started a role as the National Leadership Council Representative for the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and will serve on Policy, Conservation, and Climate Change committees.  In addition, Russ Collins was awarded the Doc Fritchey Outstanding Coldwater Conservationist of the year by the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited in light of his impact on the cold water ecosystems within his chapter's footprint. (Press Release PATU) Read More Russ is part of a network of community members who are dedicated to restoring our streams and waterways. Visit these websites to learn more or to get involved: • Doc Fritchey Trout Unlimited • Swatara Watershed • Quittapahilla Watershed

More Trees for Lebanon! Here are just a few photos of our volunteers planting trees at Lebanon Valley College and Kirchenwald as part of TLVC's ongoing partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Keystone Ten Million Trees initiative.

Homeowner's Green Guide to Green Living: Available Now The Lebanon Valley College Environmental Club and TLVC celebrated the publication of the Green Guide: A Homeowner's Guide to Green Living. Pick up your copy at the Annville Free Library

Volunteers Needed on November 3 Come out to Lebanon City's pocket park, located at 9th and Mifflin Streets, on November 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm to help close the garden. Contact Courtney at director@tlvc.org for more information.

WHAT IS THE CONSERVANCY UP TO? TLVC has been very busy with our annual Tower to Town Race, fall tree planting, and securing conservation easements of valuable Lebanon County land. Thank you for your continued memberships, donations, and volunteer time. Our organization thrives when it is supported by the Lebanon Community! Please consider being a sponsor or donating to TLVC for the upcoming Lebanon Gives to be held on November 30, 2021.

-Courtney Reimann, Executive Director

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Thanks to Our Newest Members and Renewing Members for Caring about Our Local Environment!  Margaret Hopkins | Gwenn Embich | Thomas Embich Not a member? Consider joining us and helping with our mission in the Lebanon Valley. Individual memberships are $100, business memberships start at $1,000, and student memberships are FREE! Click here to view our membership brochure.

News Links • Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited Volunteers Breathe Life Into Broken Trout Waters In Dauphin County: from PA Environment Digest • Pa. could use $500M in COVID-19 relief for environmental programs:from PennLive • Bats are Making a Comeback, and that Will Mean Fewer Mosquitoes. Here's How You Can Help: article from The Intelligencer • DEP Awards Over $4.1 Million To 13 Projects Statewide to Restore the Health Of Local Watersheds: from PA Environment Digest Local Activities/Events • October 17: Stony Valley Drive Thru and 2021 State Game Lands Driving Tours • October 17: Union Canal Tunnel Park Boat Tours Resources • Wendy Jegla lives on a conserved farm in Millcreek Township. Wendy keeps track of insects, plants, and other species observed on the property by using iNaturalist. • Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine: Information from the PA Department of Agriculture • Check the PA Environmental Council Bill Tracker for status on PA conservation efforts • Enjoy the outdoors! Additional info at Visit Lebanon Valley or follow our Facebook page for ideas/videos. Visit the park's website prior to venturing out and please follow current COVID-19 guidelines.

Oct 2021 | www.TLVC.org | 717.273.6400 | Facebook | Instagram | DONATE The Lebanon Valley Conservancy works to protect the cultural, historical and environmental resources of our region. We are committed to collaborating with our community to ensure equitable access to all of these resources for the benefit of present and future generations.