SVT and the Town of Westborough have a chance to conserve 34 acres of open meadow, forest, and wetlands along Bowman Street on the Westborough-Upton town line.
Located between the Bowman West Conservation Area and the Upton Town Forest, the Ellis-Walker Property is part of an extensive corridor of open space that provides habitat for wildlife, protects important water resources, and features hiking trails for area residents.
Footpaths from cattle and people traverse the gentle slopes, stone walls, and abundant streams that crisscross the property. As the streams flow northwest, they combine into one perennial stream that eventually feeds into the Sandra Pond Reservoir, which provides nearly one-third of Westborough’s drinking water.
The Town has an opportunity to purchase the land from the Walker Family Trust, and with SVT's assistance, has applied for grant funding to offset much of the purchase price.
If the Town succeeds in purchasing the property, it will grant a conservation restriction (CR) on the land to SVT so we can ensure its ecological features remain permanently protected.
