Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
Overview
Our Mission
The purpose of this corporation shall be to promote conservation of natural resources and agriculture in the Central Pennsylvania area through development of public awareness, education, scientific research, and cooperation with local and state governments in developing programs for environmental improvement and (a) the acquiring and protecting of open space; (b) encouraging and sustaining an environment of cooperation; (c) identifying and preserving unique and publicly valued natural and historic resources in the region, including flora, fauna, geologic and historic features. (d) preserving agricultural lands.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural ; Urban ; Farm_Ranch ; Natural ; Recreation ; Water ; Forests
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 1Part Time Staff: 2
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Pennsylvania | Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5,420 | 436 | 1,590 | 3,394 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.