LEWES, Del. - University of Delaware students partnered with the Greater Lewes Foundation’s Open Space Alliance to help protect the Fourth Street Preserve, the last forested property in Lewes.
The 30-acre parcel, historically the first land deeded to Delaware settlers over 350 years ago, is a vital wildlife habitat and flood barrier. The foundation aims to raise $8 million by Sept. 15 to buy the land, with 70 percent of the goal already secured.
Campaign coordinator Susan Hyde praised the students’ efforts for expanding outreach statewide.
