A 49-acre patch of native and replanted prairie overlooking Clinton Lake is designated to remain native and replanted prairie overlooking Clinton Lake, under a conservation easement recently donated to the Kansas Land Trust.
Retired physician Joe Hollowell Jr. donated the easement, along North 1500 Road at the lake’s northwest corner. It is one of four recently accepted by the Lawrence-based trust, which manages 41 private easements that limit development and ensure conservation on 11,666 acres in Kansas.
“It’s in perpetuity,” said Jerry Jost, the trust’s director of land protection. “They’re forever.”
The others:
• Earles Easement, donated by Ralph and Roma Earles, 135 acres of woods and trails north of North 300 Road near the southeast corner of Douglas County State Fishing Lake, near Baldwin City.
• Theodore Wehrle Easement, a 197-acre native prairie and hay meadow in Osage County, donated by Theda Davis.
• Smith Easement, 87 acres of reclaimed native prairie, riparian buffer and limestone quarries in Geary County, donated by Chris Smith.
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snitty (anonymous) says…
The residents of our area owe thanks to all those who have created conservation easements on their land to preserve the natural heritage for posterity. We are lucky to have the Kansas Land Trust ably facilitating this service.
jfizell (Jason Fizell) says…
I would just like to add that the Earles Easement in Douglas County was protected with funding from the Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation.
Jason Fizell, Executive Director
Kansas Land Trust
kansasplains (anonymous) says…
This is a great opportunity for Lawrence. There are so many possibilities - from walks within the area, to eventually footpaths and bike trails to surrounding towns. I only know the Earles, but all the people who contribute to this need to be thanked! Here in the Bay Area, there is eventually going to be built a path all the way around the Bay. Why not the same for Lawrence, Baldwin City, and so many other towns?Lawrence Morgan (San Francisco and Lawrence)
lounger (anonymous) says…
And here are the true hero's-A big thanks!