Two conservation groups merging
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) and the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) have announced the merger of the two regional leaders in land and water conservation. Upon completion of the merger, expected to occur before the end of April, TLC will be merged into BRC.
“This is truly an example of one plus one equaling three,” said Ed Camelli, chairman of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s Board of Trustees. “Collectively, BRC and TLC have over 100 years of environmental protection experience, have preserved thousands of acres of open space and established miles of trails, cleaned and maintained miles of streams, and educated thousands of young people to be stewards of the land. By combining resources, more land will be preserved, more waterways protected, and more children educated.”
“TLC and BRC are natural collaborators with a shared vision for our region,” said Andrew Homsey, president of the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Board of Directors. “We look forward to joining forces to create an even more robust organization with strong environmental education and stewardship programs.’
BRC will assume all obligations and commitments that TLC has with landowners and municipalities pertaining to land protection, educational programming, and stewardship work.
About The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County:
Founded as the Kennett Township Land Trust in 1995, TLC initially focused on preserving open space in Kennett Township. As TLC became more involved in preserving lands in other townships, TLC became a stand-alone non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2011, working with landowners, municipalities, and other non-profits throughout Southern Chester County.
Headquartered at the 45-acre Chandler Mill Nature Preserve in Kennett Township, TLC operates five public preserves in Kennett and Elk townships totaling more than 500 acres. TLC currently holds 35 conservation easements on 1000 acres across seven townships.
About Brandywine Red Clay Alliance:
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, originally founded as Brandywine Valley Association, was formed in 1945 by a group of local citizens from the West Chester and Wilmington areas who were concerned about the water quality in their community. Seven years later, in 1952, the Red Clay Valley Association followed in its footsteps, and in 2015, Brandywine Valley Association and Red Clay Valley Association merged to form the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
The mission of BRC is to promote the restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay watersheds through education, scientific activities, environmental stewardship, and advocacy.
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