On April 17, the French Creek Valley Conservancy announced it recently received a 100-acre donation of land in Washington Township, Erie County from Ed and Sally Scarlett of Edinboro through a life estate.
The Scarletts purchased a portion of the property to prevent its development as a gravel mine, protecting this unique habitat along the north end of Edinboro Lake.
At great personal expenses, they have worked tirelessly to fulfill their wish that their property be preserved for conservation purposes.
The parcel is now known as the Scarlett Spring Run Conservation Area.
French Creek Valley Conservancy is thrilled with this donation, as the property borders Edinboro Lake and contains one of the few areas of intact wetlands.
In 1996, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History studied the Scarlett property and adjacent Edinboro Fen, identifying more than 100 native plant species, several of which are rare and endangered.
Due to the coldwater alkaline springs and the flora present, the property has also been designated as a Pennsylvania Wild Plant Sanctuary by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The property is not currently open to the public, but access can be arranged by contacting the Conservancy.
For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the French Creek Valley Conservancy website.
[Posted: April 17, 2020] PA Environment Digest
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