The purchase protected forested wetlands that absorb stormwater and protect groundwater. The property east of Wilbur Hill ...

Grass Pond Preserve in Richmond spans 424 acres ... My guess is that the land was once used for pasture to graze sheep or cows. John Tefft owned the land in the mid-1800s, according to old maps.

“The most common challenge we face is drought,” Goodwin said ... Plentiful rain across the district accelerated pasture grass growth. The moisture provided favorable conditions for future cotton and ...