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The Campaign
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ClearWater Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and conservation organization ensuring central Pennsylvania is beautiful, healthy and vibrant. We work alongside our community to connect, protect, restore and steward our natural resources.

Centre Gives is May 6 & 7!

Centre Foundation’s 36-hour online giving event returns May 6–7, bringing our community together to support the incredible nonprofits serving Centre County.

Consider making a gift to support the community and the environment by giving to ClearWater Conservancy and your favorite local organizations!

Donate $10 or more during our Power Hours (4-5pm both days) and help us win a prize!

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Updates

Schraer Family Conserves 245 Acres of Ecologically Significant Land in Centre County

Haines Township, Centre County, Pa. — April 30, 2026 — ClearWater Conservancy is proud to announce the permanent conservation of 245 acres in Haines Township, Centre County, through a conservation easement with the David and Cynthia Schraer Living Trust. The project protects an exceptional landscape on Shriner Mountain, located adjacent to a Centre County Farmland Trust (CCFT)–preserved farm just east of Aaronsburg in Penns Valley, and includes the Stover Gap Biological Diver

15 hours ago

ClearWater Submits Formal Comments to the DEIS for the Proposed Route 322 Connector Project.

Centre County, Pa. — April 20, 2026 — ClearWater Conservancy has submitted formal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed State College Area Route 322 Connector Project. As an accredited land trust serving Centre and surrounding counties, ClearWater’s comments reflect its commitment to protecting the region’s land and water resources and ensuring that major infrastructure projects are designed with long-term environmental sustainability in

4 days ago

Centred Outdoors Kicks Off 10th Season of Centred Outdoors in April

Free Guided Outings, Wellness Programs, Special Topics and Adventure Hikes State College, Pa., April 8, 2026 — ClearWater Conservancy announced the 2026 schedule for the 10 th anniversary season of Centred Outdoors , made possible through support from community partners and funders including Mount Nittany Health , the Hamer Foundation , the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources , and Happy Valley Adventure Bureau . Centred Outdoors invites people o

Apr 9

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Where is Centred Outdoors?

A program of ClearWater Conservancy, Centred Outdoors is an invitation to everyone, of every age, background, or fitness level, to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation destinations throughout Centre and surrounding counties.

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