What do you see for the future of the Upper Delaware River region? Thanks to the Conservancy’s Yeaman scholarship, established… read more
Farmland Preservation in Pike County
A vital aspect of Pike County’s Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program is its Agricultural Land Preservation Program, which protects working… read more
Protecting Pike County’s Tourism-Based Economy
Saving land saves money. For example, each of the 38,547 households in Pike County, PA paid $936 less in local… read more
Ledges Hotel Guests Contribute to Conservation
On June 28, 2017, Settlers Hospitality Group staff Terri Marcellus and Jenna Simpler (right), with owner Justin Genzlinger, presented the… read more
Winners Announced for Conservancy Scholarships
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has awarded its annual “Delaware Highlands Conservancy/Yeaman Scholarship” in the amount of $1,000 to Truth Muller,… read more
Smart Planning and Partnerships
Smart planning at the county and municipal levels benefits everyone: residents, visitors, businesses, municipalities, and government agencies. But it is… read more
A Family Legacy of Giving
Linda Gearhart first learned about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy while managing her brother Jack’s estate. Jack had been a dedicated… read more
Stairway Ridge: Land Protection for Trout and People
Pike County, Pennsylvania is a unique place blessed with abundant natural resources. The Scenic Rural Character Preservation program (SRCP) emerged… read more
Continuing Conservation in Pike County. Share Your Opinion.
Clean water, healthy lands and scenic views contribute to the high quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors to… read more
The Eagle Watchers
Imagine it. It’s January, and you’re standing outside in a small, uninsulated wooden shed. The wind whips through the open… read more
Over 600 Acres Protected
With more than 600 acres recently protected in our Upper Delaware River region, we’re inspired by the landowners that made… read more
Conservancy Earns National Recognition
At a time of political change, one thing is clear and consistent: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they… read more
Shawnee Inn Guests Donate to Protect Land
On January 17, staff at the Shawnee Inn proudly presented Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff and board with a check for… read more
Conservancy Welcomes New Land Protection Staff
In January, the Conservancy was pleased to welcome two new members to its team of professional staff: Cindy Taylor, Stewardship… read more
Protecting a Piece of Paradise: Love of Place Sparks Stewardship for Women Woodland Owners
Women landowners who attended the Women and Their Woods Educational Retreat organized by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy in fall 2016… read more