The Kittatinny Ridge, known locally as the Blue Mountain, is a landscape spanning the state that is an important corridor for wildlife, a migratory path for birds, and a vital source of clean air and water. Our funding application for HMSR was rated as one of the top applications received because of its proximity to areas with significant pressure for continued development, and because our property is adjacent to other protected properties such as the Appalachian Trail, State Game Lands, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. HMC is proud to say our easement is the first to be funded by the NRCS. Current Board President, Joseph Hartz, added, “This conservation easement not only ensures future generations can enjoy a camp that is situated in an idyllic forest setting, but the monies we received will help us start a camp maintenance fund that will be put towards on-going maintenance of our camp property. With the easement money and other money raised from our donors, we look to have a sustainable source of funds that can be devoted to maintaining and improving our camp to meet the program needs that will serve our youth far into the future.”