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Clearwater Conservancy asks Harris Township to consider $150,000 contribution to Hess Farm easement
Summary
Clearwater Conservancy told the board the Hess Farm easement at Slab Cabin Run is near its $875,000 goal and asked Harris Township to consider investing to close a $150,000 gap; the project protects drinking‑water infiltration areas for the State College Borough Water Authority.
Clearwater Conservancy presented the Hess Farm easement project to Harris Township supervisors on Oct. 13 and requested township consideration for a funding contribution to close the final $150,000 gap.
Elizabeth Chrisfield, executive director of Clearwater Conservancy, said the organization has worked in the Slab Cabin Run headwaters for roughly 15 years to protect groundwater and streamside…
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