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Patton Township addresses wetlands stewardship and Palustrine Lane access at Gray’s Woods Park
Summary
The committee heard an update from Wilson Ecological Consulting on wetlands stewardship, discussed degraded sections of Palustrine Lane within a 40-foot SCBWA easement, and agreed township road crew staff will explore improvements while SCBWA will close the gate to limit unauthorized access.
Committee members reviewed wetlands stewardship work and an access-drive issue affecting Gray’s Woods Park.
Mr. Wilson of Wilson Ecological Consulting told the committee he is completing field studies and species counts to update the township’s 2023 wetlands stewardship plan; the updated report will be shared with the Recreation Advisory Committee and the township Open Space Stewardship Committee. The minutes indicate Mr. Wilson previously identified issues with the Palustrine Lane gravel access drive and made recommendations to correct flow and reduce wetland impacts.
The minutes say Palustrine Lane sits within a 40-foot easement granted to the State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) and contains an installed water main that connects the Halfmoon Township wellfield to Gray’s Woods Boulevard. Committee members noted degraded sections of the gravel access drive and concerns that those failures may negatively affect wetlands. The township will explore road-crew repairs based on Mr. Wilson’s recommendations, and SCBWA will close the gate to prevent unauthorized vehicle access through the park.
The committee did not record any regulatory actions or permits in these minutes; the discussion focused on planned field work, recommended repairs and coordination with SCBWA.
