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Lacawac Sanctuary is an independent, non-profit biological field station and nature preserve located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Lacawac is a natural living laboratory for field-based research and education.

As a field station Lacawac provides a unique set of educational and research experiences; expands research collaborations among partner universities and other public and private partners; expands and enhances programs for pre-college, university,  and adult learners.
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​Lacawac Sanctuary is located in the Northern Poconos of Pennsylvania and has been serving thousands of students and learners since 1966.
OUR CORE VALUES
Learning through Experience
Environmental Stewardship
Creativity and Innovation
Diversity
Student and Faculty Research


Lacawac hosts scientists from all over the country  conducting research on a variety of topics including impacts of UV radiation on pelagic communities, the response of lake ecosystems to browning, lakes as climate sentinels, the role of mixotrophy in plankton communities, harmful algal bloom detection, impacts of deer browsing on forest regeneration and soil processes, and turtle ecophysiology. 
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​Lacawac as a field station is becoming a regional research and training hub for the EON’s and is committed to providing a site and resources for researchers and educators to accomplish EON-related projects. Lacawac is a member of the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) and is the host of the Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network (PLEON).  Lacawac is also a test site for emerging aquatic sensors, sensor platforms, and sensor techniques. 
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Lacawac is dedicated to environmental education for all learning levels. Lacawac is a great location for college field trips (day or overnight options).  We also offer undergraduate summer internships. 

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​Lacawac offers benefits and  cost-savings for colleges and universities who become Collegiate Partners of the Lacawac.

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