Conservation Stories
New 15-acre Kelleys Island preserve created
Nestled just a few miles off Ohio’s north coast, many appreciate the rich geologic and natural heritage of Kelleys Island – from …
Conservation Stories
Kister Water Mill acquired, restoration set to begin
Small water-powered mills once dotted the early American landscape. Few remain operational today, but thanks to the work of Western Reserve Land …
Conservation Stories
Ashtabula County Metroparks, Land Conservancy working to convert former golf course to new public park
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with Ashtabula County Metroparks to acquire 146 acres of the former Harbor Golf Course in order …
Conservation Stories
Bay Point Sandbar property acquired, set to be permanently conserved
An iconic reminder of the Great Lakes’ rich natural heritage, the 68-acre Bay Point property along the Lake Erie shore has been …
Conservation Stories
Nearly 200 acres permanently conserved in Portage County through partnership
Portage Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy have permanently conserved nearly 200 acres in Portage County. The organizations partnered in leveraging …
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Farmland preservation funding available through the Land Conservancy
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently announced that Western Reserve Land Conservancy will receive $372,000 in funding to help permanently preserve …
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Creating parks & preserves
Northeast Ohio is rich in natural and historic resources including beautiful lakes, streams and waterfalls; unique geologic landscapes; inspiring forests; and historic …
Conservation Stories
105-acre Huron County farm permanently preserved
With the help of Western Reserve Land Conservancy and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Gene Kurzen ensured that his 105-acre Huron …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy, Audubon Society double size of Hach-Otis Sanctuary and State Nature Preserve
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to acquire and permanently preserve approximately 80.5 acres of …
Conservation Stories
Oberlin College students and local residents restore prairie on Earth Day weekend
On Earth Day weekend, Oberlin College students and local residents worked Western Reserve Land Conservancy to restore a natural prairie on previously farmed …
Conservation Stories
Ashtabula County Metroparks,Land Conservancy preserve former camp and create new public park
Ashtabula County Metroparks recently partnered with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to purchase and permanently preserve the 129-acre former Camp Yakewi …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy and Ohio Department of Agriculture permanently preserve 3 family farms
Three farms in Ashtabula, Medina and Stark counties have been permanently preserved with the help of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) …