An “Amazing Gift” of Land Conservation

When George Sempeles became the president of GunBarrel hunt club 10 years ago, he knew he wanted to protect the group’s Hampshire County, West Virginia, land from development.

When George Sempeles became the president of GunBarrel hunt club 10 years ago, he knew he wanted to protect the group’s Hampshire County, West Virginia, land from development.

Easement grantor and longtime land trust supporter John Gavitt's moving personal story, and his dream for our watershed.