As of May 2015, the Merrill Linn Conservancy in partnership with landowners has permanently protected nearly 1200 acres in our region. The Conservancy holds title to one wetland parcel of nearly 33 acres in Northumberland County, and protects 15 other sites by conservation easement.
The conservancy purchased 36 acres within two parcels that are adjacent to the Shikellamy State Park in southern Union County. As soon as possible,…
39 acres of diverse woodland with excellent bird and mammal habitat, pink lady slipper orchids, pond, and small wetland
20 acres of forestland bordering Pennsylvania State Forest lands
130 acres; beautiful old growth forest with intermittent stream, open fields, agriculture, pond
Near the village of Picture Rocks in eastern Lycoming County, 266 acres featuring vernal pools, open fields, scenic views and mixed woodlands. County hiking trails open on…
BUFFALO CREEK WATERSHED ALLIANCE (BCWA)
Our subsidiary organization, BCWA, has done outstanding work in monitoring and improving the Buffalo Creek watershed. Sampling along the creek from its headwaters in extreme eastern Centre…
In 1997, the Merrill Linn Conservancy made its first purchase of land to protect 33 acres of the Montandon Wetland complex in West Chillisquaque Township in Northumberland…
William Roll placed a 26.5 acre wooded site on the south side of Montour Ridge in Point Twp, Northumberland County under easement. This mixed deciduous woodland has…
The Markunas family, owners of Central Builders Supply, placed 77.5 acres on the east border of their property near Montandon in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County under…
This easement near Freeburg in Snyder County protects 40 acres of woodland on two tracts. Twenty-one tree species dominated by hickory and oak provide habitat for nesting…
