Resources
Places to dig deeper into how land preservation works and the community-wide benefits it provides.
A three part presentation by Michael Hock, a life-long Lehigh Township resident. Please watch the following videos in sequential order (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3).
17 min
A plain introduction to land preservation and why Lehigh Township is looking at it.
16 min
Voluntary agreements with landowners, buying development rights, and what the owner keeps. How we all would benefit financially from a land preservation program.
18 min
Programs already running in Northampton County and nearby townships, with maps. How our community would benefit due to land preservation.
Our community page: updates, discussion, and event announcements.
Short videos explaining how the program works and why it matters.
Meeting schedules, supervisor contacts, and township documents.
A neighboring township's preservation program, a working example close to home.
The state's program for purchasing agricultural conservation easements.