Some projects take years of dedication and require the efforts of many hands. The restoration at catchment Co49, Hammertown Road, an unnamed tributary of the Conestoga River, is one such endeavor. This...
(Co-written by Amanda Goldsmith, Lancaster County Conservation District) Lancaster County is a place where history and agriculture blend seamlessly, creating a lifestyle that cherishes the land and its...
Growing up in the suburbs of Lancaster County, I could either be in downtown Lancaster City or surrounded by farmland within 5 minutes, depending on which direction I drove. As a teenager, I didn’t realize...
On an unseasonably warm day in March, the walking path around the newly expanded wetlands at Amos Herr Park in East Hempfield Township affords a beautiful view of the nearby houses reflected on the water....
Think about a water conservation project. Are you thinking about stream restoration at a farm with shovels and earth-moving equipment? Are you thinking of volunteers planting trees? Are you thinking of a...
Enhancing Lancaster County's Water Quality: Community-Led Initiatives Making a Splash Lancaster County is making significant strides toward better water quality through innovative community-based projects...