Scenic photograph of Lake Lacawac with fall foliage on full display across lake

Preservation is Key

Lacawac Sanctuary is a 550-acre nature preserve, research and educational center, and historic site located along Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Lacawac encompasses a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the most significant of which is Lake Lacawac, a 52-acre pristine glacial lake and designated National Natural Landmark. Lake Lacawac is the focus of considerable scientific research dating back more than 30 plus years. Along with Lake Lacawac and its associated bogshed, the sanctuary features mature, second-growth forest; two constructed ponds; wetlands; vernal pools; perennial and intermittent streams; and a mile of shoreline along Lake Wallenpaupack. Lacawac is a site for university-level research programs, as well as various environmental education programs.

The preservation of natural resources is key to Lacawac Sanctuary’s mission and Lacawac is engaged in several preservation efforts.  They include:

PLEON

The Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network is a regional lake monitoring program focused on educating the public and lake associations on water quality and lake management.

Land Protection

Lacawac connects local communities to the importance of actively supporting and sustaining our forests, and waters through land donation and easements.

Chronolog Environmental Monitoring

Chronolog is a new community/citizen science project that helps researchers and land managers install photo stations at environmentally significant locations.

Forest and Deer Management

The Sanctuary’s interest to enhance habitat to support high quality hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities prompts an aggressive forest management approach centered on vegetation and brush management and invasive species control.