The County of Northampton will conduct a virtual public meeting for the Minsi Lake Corridor Greenway and Stewardship Plan on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This meeting can be accessed online via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yyfugh9c

The approximate 3.7 mile long corridor is located in the northeast corner of Northampton County, in Upper Mount Bethel Township. The Corridor’s contiguous 1,100 acres of land is owned or leased by Northampton County, PA Fish & Boat Commission, and The Nature Conservancy includes: Minsi Lake, Bear Swamp and Archery Complex, and Totts Gap Conservation Area.

Today, the Minsi Lake Corridor provides opportunities for fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, walking, birdwatching, archery and hunting. The corridor is home to a complex network of flora and fauna and environmentally sensitive lands.

“The conservation and passive recreational value of these lands are truly remarkable”, notes Bryan Cope, Superintendent of the Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division.  “The creation of this plan gives area residents an opportunity to assist the County in developing a stewardship vision for these lands”.

The County has retained the team of Simone Collins Landscape Architecture of Norristown, PA, and Applied Ecological Services to assist in the preparation of the Greenway and Stewardship Plan. The plan will address the compatibility of outdoor recreation with the conservation of sensitive environmental habitats. The consultant team is evaluating an interconnected system of passive recreation improvements, trails, and conservation initiatives.

The County is seeking public participation via public meetings and an online opinion survey. A total of four (4) public meetings will be held throughout the planning process. Information will be posted on the County’s website www.northamptoncounty.org and Facebook NorCo Parks and Trails. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, public meetings will be online until further notice.

Sherry L. Acevedo, Conservation Coordinator

Northampton County Parks & Recreation

Office: 610-829-4872