Tag: Northampton County

Forest with tall trees

Newly Preserved: 29 Acres of Woodland and Waterways in Williams Township

January 16, 2026

The Derrington Property has just been preserved under a new conservation easement that protects 29 acres of vital water sources, wildlife habitat, and scenic forests for future generations.  “The preservation…

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Williams Township, Northampton: The Impact of Conservation Partnership

October 20, 2025

Williams Township has invested in land protection in the last two decades with the help of Heritage Conservancy. Including parks, county agriculture programs, and land under easement, the township has…

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Newly Preserved: 13 Acres of Forest and Wetlands in Moore Township, Northampton

September 15, 2025

Partnering with Moore Township, Heritage Conservancy has just conserved 13.26 acres of prime forest and wetlands in Northampton County. The Carpency Property holds valuable wildlife habitat, a diverse tree canopy,…

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Heritage Conservancy Preserves 24 Acres of Diverse Wildlife Habitat in Northampton County

February 17, 2025

In January, Heritage Conservancy partnered with Moore Township, Northampton County, to preserve 24 acres of valuable woodlands and wildlife habitat.  The newly preserved property consists of gentle to steep slopes…

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Oleksa Property

Recently Conserved: The 22-Acre Oleksa Property in Williams Township

September 1, 2024

Heritage Conservancy worked with Williams Township and the Oleksa family to protect critical forested wetland habitat in the township’s scenic Stouts Valley. A new conservation easement, held by Heritage Conservancy…

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Fourth Generation Family Lands Now Permanently Preserved

January 20, 2022

The 53-acre Zeigafuse property located in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County has been in the family since 1812 – nearly 210 years. The farm features cultivated fields, forested wetlands, and…

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Over 14 Acres Near the Kittatinny Ridge Now Preserved

November 15, 2021

Heritage Conservancy is excited to announce its newest preservation success! Along with Moore Township, the Conservancy placed a conservation easement on the 14+ acre Nierer Farm in Northampton County. Preserving…

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Nearly 30 acres of land preserved in Williams Township!

June 1, 2021

Heritage Conservancy recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on 29.24 acres of land in Williams Township, Northampton County. Owners Walter and Ligaya Russell signed an easement to preserve their property,…

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Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Successful Listing of Farmstead to National Register of Historic Places

September 30, 2020

Some of the oldest buildings in our country are located right here in our region, and with that comes the responsibility to recognize and protect that architectural history. Heritage Conservancy…

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Heritage Conservancy Earns National Recognition For Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence

August 13, 2019

One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1958, Heritage Conservancy has been doing just that for the…

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Heritage Conservancy Facilitates Preservation of 35-acre Property in Springfield Township and Lower Saucon Township

July 12, 2019

In working with local townships and state and federal agencies, Heritage Conservancy, recently facilitated the placement of a conservation easement on the 35.5-acre Seifert property, which is located on Martin’s…

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