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About CLS
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History of CLS
The USC Citizens for Land
Stewardship (CLS)
is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the
conservation and stewardship of land within the Township of Upper St.
Clair, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1997 in response to growing concern
about the future of a prime diverse natural area within the Township,
CLS members share an appreciation of the benefits of open space and
natural areas. As an organization, CLS advocates the development of a
Township-wide master plan, which incorporates conservation values and
includes provisions for the use of open space.
Partners
When appropriate we join with local
organizations such as the Chartiers Nature
Conservancy, the Scott Conservancy
and the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy
to address regional land stewardship issues. We work closely
with The Outdoor Classroom
and The
Allegheny Land Trust, two regional environmental
organizations with facilities and programs within Upper St. Clair.
The organization is
dedicated to promoting:
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education on environmental
issues,
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prudent and ethical land
use policies to protect and enhance natural
resources,
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awareness of the value of
our natural landscapes,
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recognition of the
enjoyment and benefits of nature within our
community,
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activities that bring
harmony between people and nature, and
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watershed protection and
reintroduction of native plant species.
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