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Providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community. Forever.
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News from the Lancaster Conservancy

Lancaster Conservancy Protects Natural Lands in Conoy Township with New Conservation Easement
Lancaster Conservancy recently worked with a property owner to protect 11.6 acres with a conservation easement in Conoy... read more →
January 30, 2026

Transfer of Rock Springs Nature Preserve Ensures Future of Globally Rare Serpentine Barrens in Lancaster County
Fulton Township, Pa. – The Lancaster Conservancy has transferred the 175-acre Rock Springs Nature Preserve to the Pennsylvania... read more →
January 30, 2026

Lancaster Conservancy Seeking Reaccreditation from Land Trust Alliance
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural... read more →
January 29, 2026

In the Spotlight: Natural Resource Technician John Thomas
You probably know Lancaster Conservancy through our nature preserves like Clark, Kellys Run, and Wizard Ranch. Maybe you’ve attended our educational programs or... read more →
January 29, 2026

Partners File Arguments in Case Challenging FERC’s Decision on Cuffs Run Pumped Storage Facility
Philadelphia/Chanceford Township, Pa. – On Dec. 18, 2025, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed its opening... read more →
December 18, 2025

Vote Conestoga for River of the Year!
The Conestoga River is at the heart of Lancaster County’s natural landscape, flowing over 60 miles from its... read more →
December 17, 2025
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A proposed pumped storage facility along the Susquehanna River threatens an area rich with natural, cultural, and recreational resources. Join us in opposing this project!
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