Improving Water Quality Through Dam Removal

Improving Water Quality Through Dam Removal

Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and especially in Pennsylvania, relict milldams and low-head dams are coming under scrutiny as dangerous and unnecessary. Many were built over a century ago to provide power, control flooding, or create a reservoir for irrigation or...
How Does Wetlands Restoration Benefit Biodiversity?

How Does Wetlands Restoration Benefit Biodiversity?

Draining wetlands for new construction or in the name of site improvement has been practiced for hundreds of years. However, wetlands removal has affected our environment in ways that now take concerted efforts to mitigate. Let’s explore how ecology and environment...
Case Study: Long’s Park

Case Study: Long’s Park

Case Study: Long’s Park Long’s Park, located on the northwest edge of Lancaster City, is a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike. Owned and operated by the city, it is a total of 80 acres including a petting zoo, pavilions, ball fields, and the...
Case Study: Ewell Plaza

Case Study: Ewell Plaza

Downtown Lancaster’s Ewell Plaza, located across from Binns Park on North Queen Street, is the result of a city initiative to renovate and reinvigorate Lancaster Square. The public space honors the spirit and legacy of local Olympian Barney Ewell and is designed to be...