Farmland and open space preservation
Summary
The county is preserving over 3,100 acres a year — well past its 2,500-acre benchmark — but nobody has calculated the total acreage goal. President Wheeler wants a number so the county can celebrate when it gets there.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The open space and land preservation program has been county-funded since 2020.
Everyone who values York County's farmland, parks, and natural areas.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — Board of Commissioners — 2026-09-02
The county spent $85,000 of open space funding to permanently preserve two farms — 69 acres in Windsor/Chanceford Townships and 43 acres in York Township. Both stay working farms with protected streams instead of becoming development.
Board of Commissioners — Board of Commissioners — 2026-07-29
The county is preserving over 3,100 acres a year — well past its 2,500-acre benchmark — but nobody has calculated the total acreage goal. President Wheeler wants a number so the county can celebrate when it gets there.
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