In multiple stages over five years, Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have forever protected over 3,990 acres in Coshocton County. The land is now owned by MWCD. Starting with the 1,827-acre Coshocton Forest acquisition in January 2020, these efforts continued with acquiring the 933-acre Coshocton Forest Extension in December 2021 and the 609-acre Turkey Ridge Preserve in November 2023. Most recently, the 622-acre Turkey Creek Preserve acquisition was finalized in August 2024.
Located in the Muskingum River Watershed, the conserved properties span a reclaimed coal mining area and boast successional hardwood forests, old field habitat, almost 400 acres of sprawling ponds and high-quality wetlands, and over 50,000 linear feet...
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