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Natural Heritage Inventory update announced; public meeting set for June 24
Summary
Presenters Steven Schwartz and Keith Pierson told the Wayne County Commissioners the Natural Heritage Inventory update identifies sites to revisit and new sites of interest, will be posted on the county website, and that a public meeting to meet the field biologists is scheduled for June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Park Street Complex.
Steven Schwartz and Keith Pierson briefed the Wayne County Commissioners on an update to the Wayne County Natural Heritage Inventory and announced a public meeting for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Park Street Complex where the public may meet designated field biologists and ask questions.
Schwartz said the county and the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program agreed to update the inventory, designated field biologists have been assigned, and selected sites of interest from the last update will be revisited in addition to newly identified sites. He said information from the project will be posted on the county website under the Plans and Studies tab.
Pierson addressed likely landowner concerns, saying some property owners may resist government presence on private land but that the inventory team’s goal is to document species of interest and reduce “surprise findings” that can stall community development. "If a conflict arises, we will recommend mitigation solutions, rather than stopping a project all together," he said. He added the update helps the community by providing a more modern understanding of species and habitats in the county.
Wayne Tomorrow operations specialist Jenny Mann later reminded the public that Natural Heritage Inventory materials are available on WayneCountyPA.Gov and announced an AgroLegacy farm tour with tickets on sale for June 30 and July 2; she gave departure details and the ticket website.
The presenters encouraged landowners and other residents to attend the June 24 meeting to review findings and speak directly with field biologists. The county’s project postings and the scheduled public meeting provide the next opportunities for public input and review.
