Our Mission

Conserving our Land & Water

The Brandywine Conservancy protects and conserves the land, water, natural, and cultural resources of the Brandywine-Christina watershed.

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Conservation can be a landowner's greatest legacy.

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Protecting Water

Our mission is to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the Brandywine watershed and other selected areas with a primary emphasis on conservation of water quality and quantity. This mission is founded on a belief that a healthy and secure natural environment is essential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations.

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Stewardship Walk at the Laurels

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"Where are the Cowboys" Book

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New Planning Effort

Climate Resiliency Initiative

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Our Preserves

The Laurels

The Laurels Preserve in Unionville, Pennsylvania is open to members of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art everyday from dawn to dusk.

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Our Preserves

The Waterloo Mills

The Waterloo Mills Preserve in Devon, Pennsylvania is open to members of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art from dawn to dusk, Wednesday through Sunday.

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Support us

Volunteer

The Brandywine Conservancy is made stronger through the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. We offer a variety of opportunities to get involved.

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Hoffman’s Mill Dam Removal

By: Rob Daniels, Manager of Community Services

The construction of low head dams—which allow water to flow over their entire top—played an important role in the settlement, development, and growth of our Nation, especially in southeastern Pennsylvania. These dams harnessed the power of water by storing a large volume (or head) of water...

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