Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Land Trust

We Conserve PA Member
Accredited Group
Mission or Purpose

To conserve the forests, farmland, clean waters, and wildlife habitat of the Upper Delaware River region.

Contact Information

571 Perkins Pond Rd
Beach Lake, PA 18405
(570) 226-3164
http://www.delawarehighlands.org

Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded

1994

Number of Staff

6

PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P

Yes

Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved

16,145

Acres Owned

144

Acres Under Easement

9,190

Acres Transferred to Public Agency†

4,874

Other Acres Protected‡

1,637

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.