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The Campaign
to Connect

Be a part of ClearWater's bold vision to accelerate the scope and pace of local conservation efforts alongside our committed community.

About Us

ClearWater Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and conservation organization ensuring central Pennsylvania is beautiful, healthy and vibrant. We work alongside our community to connect, protect, restore and steward our natural resources.

Updates

ClearWater Conservancy Receives More Than $844,300 to Support Conservation and Outdoor Access in Centre and Huntingdon Counties

ClearWater Conservancy has been awarded more than $844,300 in state grant funding from Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR) to support conservation, recreation, and outdoor-education initiatives in Centre County . ClearWater's Riparian Conservation program , the Centred Outdoors program and Rothrock Trail Alliance each received these awards. The Riparian Conservation Program received the $383,600 award that will support the installation o

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Jan 30

Building Our Future Home While Staying True to Our Conservation Mission

Five years ago, ClearWater Conservancy identified the need to expand the pace and scope of our conservation mission to permanently protect and connect local landscapes and waterways here in Central Pennsylvania. Envisioned was a place where both people and nature can connect and grow. This place – the Hamer Community Conservation Center – will be located along Spring Creek, in the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed where so much of our work has been focused. The Center will

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Jan 16

ClearWater’s Art & Chocolate Opening Reception on First Friday, December 5 at 3 Dots Downtown

3 DOTS DOWNTOWN, STATE COLLEGE, PA, Dec. 5, 2025— From rippling waters to quiet memories of nature, the artwork on display in 3 Dots Downtown ’s gallery space for ClearWater Conservancy ’s Art & Chocolate 2026 represents nearly every season — and ecosystem — in Centre County. The art has all been generously donated by local artists in support of ClearWater’s mission to connect, protect, restore, and steward the natural landscapes that surround us. The exhibition is opening

Dec 2, 2025

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Where is Centred Outdoors?

A program of ClearWater Conservancy, Centred Outdoors is an invitation to everyone, of every age, background, or fitness level, to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation destinations throughout Centre and surrounding counties.

Visit CentredOutdoors.org

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From Watershed Cleanup Day to our office Native Gardens, from tree planting to event planning, there are so many ways to volunteer with ClearWater.

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Donors support efforts to connect, protect, restore, and steward the natural places and waterways that make our region healthy and strong for people and wildlife.

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Want to know more about what we do?

The ClearWater Compass is a great place to start.

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The Campaign to Connect