Landowners Wanted For Riparian Conservation Program In Centre County

The ClearWater Conservancy is looking for landowners that are interested in enrolling their streamside property into ClearWater’s 2009 and 2010 Riparian Conservation Program.

 

The Riparian Conservation Program goals are to restore these vegetated streamside buffers and to inform streamside landowners on the beneficial role of riparian buffers.

 

 

A riparian buffer is a transitional area between land and water that is vital for the protection of water quality. Riparian areas also provide important wildlife habitat. When vegetation in riparian buffers are removed the delicate balance between soil, water, and animals in the buffer area is lost. This loss causes streams to become silted and warm, invasive plants species to move in, and the riparian-dependant wildlife to vanish.

 

In 2008 ClearWater Conservancy and their partners was able to re-established 1.7 miles of riparian buffer to help protect Centre County streams and riparian wildlife. The 2008 partner properties include: Penn State Sheep Farm, Focht Farm, Hall Farm, and a Fish and Boat Commission Public Access Area on Spring Creek, and the Johnston Farm.

 

If you would like any information on partnering with ClearWater and enrolling your streamside planting on your property please contact Katie Ombalski at 814-237-0400 or send email to: katie@clearwaterconservancy.org.