ClearWater Conservancy
Land Trust, Watershed Association
Mission or Purpose
The mission of ClearWater Conservancy is to conserve and restore our natural resources through land conservation, water resources stewardship, and environmental outreach across central Pennsylvania.
About ClearWater Conservancy’s new logo
The new emblem brings together three meaningful elements: a shield symbolizing protection, a fingerprint representing community and individual impact, and wave lines that illustrate the interconnectedness of our impact on land and water. Together, they express the clarity and unity required to meet today’s conservation needs.
SHIELD – protection & preservation | A modern, organic shield shape symbolizes our responsibility to safeguard the landscapes and waters upon which we all depend. Its form is intentionally reminiscent of a leaf or an acorn – reinforcing growth, resilience and a connection to nature.
FINGERPRINT – community | The subtle fingerprint woven into the design represents humanity’s imprint on the land – both our responsibility and our potential for positive change. It reflects the truth that conservation is not separate from people, it is powered by them.
WAVES – water, land & light | The flowing lines evoke rivers, rolling hills, sun rays and the ripple effect of impact – each action we take together expands far beyond the initial moment.
Contact Information
2555 N. Atherton St.
State College, PA, 16803
(814) 237-0400
http://www.clearwaterconservancy.org
Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded
1980
Number of Staff
14
PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P
Yes
Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved
6,613
Acres Owned
55
Acres Under Easement
4,340
Acres Transferred to Public Agency†
2,218
Figures last updated April 2026
Notes
† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and then reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.