The mission of the lancaster county conservancy is "providing wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community forever". The charitable purposes of the lancaster county conservancy include preservation of natural lands, ecosystems, landscapes and waterways for future generations. Conservancy preserves are open to the public 365 DAYS a year, SUN up to SUN DOWN. Our work results in protection of critical wildlife corridors, recreation lands, water resources, and preserves mature forests that clean our AIR and water. We work with national, regional and local partners to protect the special places within lancaster county and along its streams and rivers. This effort also takes us into YORK, chester and dauphin counties with a focus on land, water and community.