Conservation
The boundaries of the Swaner Preserve are easily noted on any map, but nature is oblivious
to such human imposed boundaries. Streams flow and winds blow across our borders
day and night. All who live upstream and upwind of Swaner unknowingly affect those
who forage, nest, hunt and den on the Preserve. Like many natural areas, Swaner Preserve
is part of a larger ecosystem that is dominated by human development.
The Preserve is surrounded by houses and roads, bisected by a major interstate and
crisscrossed by trails and a maze of land easements. Its management means understanding
the needs of both the ecosystem and the people who live in and around it. Our conservation
efforts enhance both environmental health and human well-being. First, we seek to
understand our precious resources by conducting professional field surveys and assessing
the land, wildlife and waters.
Next, we work to restore the Preserve to its most natural state. Then we enhance
our streams and wildlife habitat for the benefit of the community. Finally, we partner
with other organizations to ensure that our conservation efforts are comprehensive
and meaningful on a larger scale.