Conservation easement on two lakeshore lots owned by Ryan Matthews. Matthews is planting fruit trees and beautifying the rare shoreline area near Pleasant Lake.
Conservation easement on a western Steuben County lake lot owned by Ryan Matthews. The slice of nature is a wetlands paradise.
Provided by the Powers family near the historic Powers Church, the property has more than five generations of Powers history and Native American lore. It is a beautiful wooded area featuring diverse tree species and lush vegetation.
The property that now is Trine State Recreation Area, adjacent to Pokagon State Park, has a long history as a camp in Steuben County. When it went up for sale, the 101 Lakes Trust was formed and fought to make the 200 acres a public, protected natural area. Purchased by Ralph and Sheri Trine in 2006, it was transferred to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in 2007.
Two lots featuring wetlands and undeveloped shoreline on Lake Pleasant protected through conservation easements established by Ryan Matthews.
Conservation easements protect land in perpetuity while allowing the land owner to retain rights to use the natural area within the parameters of the easement filed with the county assessor’s office. The easement is attached to the land and must be honored by any future buyer...
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