The Conservation Fund, Pa. Office
Land Trust
Mission or Purpose
The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to protect America’s legacy of land and water resources. Through land acquisition, sustainable programs, and leadership training, the Fund and its partners demonstrate effective conservation solutions emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals.
Contact Information
Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
381 Brinton Lake Road, Suite 7
Thornton, PA 19373
Phone: 302-656-1103
Fax: 302-656-1104
Web Links: http://www.conservationfund.org & https://www.conservationfund.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/pennsylvania/
Contact:
Kyle Shenk, Vice President, Northeast Region and Pennsylvania Director
Laura Bower, Field Representative
Organizational Information
Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved
135,163
Acres Owned
7,259
Acres Transferred to Public Agency†
103,104
Other Acres Protected‡
31,134
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.