Mill Cove welcomes group outdoor events such as target shooting competitions and Boy Scout and Girl Scout camping retreats. Environmental and biology classes at nearby Mansfield University use the site as an outdoor laboratory and learning center.
The Mill Cove Environmental Area is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and leased by Mill Cove, Inc., a nonprofit corporation formed to enhance the area for recreational and environmental education purposes. Future plans call for the addition of an Environmental Education Center along with restrooms, campsites, improved driveway and parking facilities, trails, shooting ranges, and canoe and boating facilities.
"As an educator and outdoorsman, the promise and possibilities of the Mill Cove Environmental Area inspired me to join its Board of Directors. Now 10 years later, I am more passionate than ever about our project and its value to the environment and the future of the area."
Charlie Fox
Chairman, Mill Cove, Inc.
Upcoming and Recent Events: Mansfield University and Mill Cove Formalize Relationship MU and Mill Cove sign joint Memorandum of Understanding. Click to read full article and see photos. Mill Cove's Latest Addition Mansfield Girl Scout Troop 41408 creates a butterfly garden at Mill Cove. Click to see photos. Governor Nominates Fox Governor Tom Corbett has nominated Charles Fox to serve as a member of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Pending confirmation by the Pennsylvania Senate, Fox will represent the Pennsylvania Game Commission's 5th District. Charlie has devoted a lifetime of service to conservation, hunting heritage, and youth mentorship. The Annual Member Dinner and Meeting was held Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Mill Cove Pavilion. Other Progress and Plans
We celebrated Earth Day at Mill Cove on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
This past year we have completed a 40 x 80-foot pavilion, started a wonderful interpretive trail system, obtained the necessary permits to install sewer and water facilities on the property, have drilled a water well (that produces approximately 8 gallons per minute), and have sponsored a series of well attended environmental education workshops. We've had a record number of groups and individuals utilize the Mill Cove Environmental Area for hiking, fishing, hunting, and environmental training. And again in 2012, we will be hosting the return of the NRA-Youth Hunter Educational Challenge during the last two weeks in July.
Generous Support
Mill Cove has recently received very generous support for the Environmental Center from three Tioga County Foundations: The Horace B. Packer Foundation-$25,000; The Albert S. & Mary G. Krieger Foundation-$21,000; and the Earl W. and Ina G. Tabor Foundation-$20,000.
