Carbon County open‑space team reports outreach, two preservation projects and a 2,500‑acre easement

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At a recent Carbon County open‑space meeting staff and advisory members described ongoing municipal outreach, two active preservation projects including a 2,500‑acre easement by Wildlands, plans to update natural‑heritage mapping, and a stepped‑up social‑media and publicity effort. A routine motion to approve July minutes carried by voice vote.

Carbon County open‑space staff and advisory members said at a recent meeting that municipal outreach is continuing, two preservation projects are moving forward and Wildlands completed a 2,500‑acre conservation easement in the county.

Program staff reported they have visited two new municipalities and are scheduling a final regional workshop for towns in the Lehigh region, listing Mahoning, Franklin, Lehigh Inn, Weisbord, Greenville, Loa and Tometsing as included places. Staff said turnout has varied by location: the Kittatinny Ridge regional workshop drew four attendees, the largest turnout so far, while another workshop for Jim Thorpe, Summit Hill and nearby boroughs had no attendees and may be re‑offered as an individual municipal session if there is interest.

The program has presented to the county’s council of governments and is scheduled to appear at that group's meeting on Sept. 23, staff said. Program leaders described outreach as a way to prompt municipal officials to take a more proactive approach to…

Carbon County open‑space team reports outreach, two preservation projects and a 2,500‑acre easement

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