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(Top of the mountain, just before Tracey's Corner)
"Happel's Meadow Wetland is a gift to the people of Washington Township from Charles S. and Amelia Gardner, and Letitia G. Gardiner, in memory of Charles S. and Elizabeth C. Gardner and Dr. & Mrs. Harvey C. Bridgers.
Happel's Meadow is recognized as a significant wetland because of its size and its upland location." 
Formerly known as Bear Swamp , Happel's meadow is located along PA Route 16 six miles east of Waynesboro.
Happel's Meadow consisted of 72.679 acres until 2006 when another 5.14 acres was purchased as an adjoining addition. In 2007 another 7.3534 acres was added, bringing the total to 85.1724 acres. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Wetlands Protection Effort Happel's Meadow Wetlands Washington Township has purchased six acres of land which runs along the south side of Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve. This will help to purify the Chesapeake Bay and will make a beautiful addition to our community. The state has granted us half of the $300,000 purchase price and we are asking Township residents to donate to this cause. Washington Township needs to raise the other $150,000 to be able to complete this purchase. To date, we have received donations totaling $39,618.00. Any donations should be made payable to Washington Township Supervisors and mailed or delivered to our Township Office at the above address. Any questions, please feel free to stop by our office or call during regular business hours. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Click this link to read the Happel's Meadow Wetland Management Plan.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 January 2012 )
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