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Kentucky woman's 35-year nature preserve threatened by $40M sewer project easements

A Kentucky woman spent 35 years cultivating her 45-acre property into a natural preserve, intending to donate it to the Boone Conservancy. A sewer district secured seven easements across her land through eminent domain as part of a nearly $40 million infrastructure project. A court upheld the utility's right to acquire the easements, despite the landowner's objections. Following the ruling, neighbours staged protests in opposition to the project's chosen route. Boone County officials have since asked the sewer district to justify why it selected a path through the preserve.

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Texas Geologist's 4,942-Acre Donation Helped Establish Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Wallace Pratt, a Texas geologist, first discovered McKittrick Canyon in 1921 and was captivated by its natural beauty. He purchased land in the area and built two residences, including one called Ship on the Desert. Over time, Pratt became deeply committed to conservation efforts in the region. Following the death of his first wife, he continued this work with his partner Iris Calderhead, ultimately donating around 5,600 acres to the federal government. His generous land contribution played a foundational role in the creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.