Stewards of the Big Spring: A Big Spring Creek fundraiser at Kings Gap

Hosted by the Big Spring Preservation Association

The Big Spring Preservation Association will host Stewards of the Big Spring: An Evening at Kings Gap on Thursday, May 7, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Kings Gap Mansion, 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015.

Set against the backdrop of Kings Gap’s natural beauty, this Big Spring Creek fundraiser will bring together conservationists, anglers, and community members committed to protecting one of Cumberland County’s most important coldwater resources—Big Spring Creek.

The evening will feature guest speakers, a silent auction, appetizers, refreshments, and community conversation focused on the future of the Big Spring watershed.

Why This Event Matters

This event comes at a critical time for Big Spring Creek.

A proposed 1.3-million-square-foot warehouse complex planned just uphill from the spring poses a serious risk to the groundwater that feeds Big Spring Creek, as well as nearby residential wells and Newville’s public water supply. The scale and location of the project raise significant concerns about stormwater management, groundwater recharge, and long-term water quality.

In response, the Big Spring Preservation Association has engaged legal counsel and technical experts to advocate for stronger safeguards and responsible oversight.

Proceeds from this event directly support those efforts.

Featured Speakers

David Raphael, Esq.

Environmental attorney and former Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, now serving as legal counsel for the Big Spring Preservation Association.

Susan Meehan

Local historian and author of Life Along the Big Spring, sharing the history and significance of the watershed and surrounding community.

Event Details

Event: Stewards of the Big Spring: An Evening at Kings Gap
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Kings Gap Mansion, 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
Tickets: $100 per person

Each ticket includes:

• Appetizers
• Two beverages
• Access to speakers
• Silent auction participation

Support Big Spring Creek

The Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited is helping share this event in support of ongoing efforts to protect Big Spring Creek and the surrounding watershed.

Whether you attend, donate, or help spread the word, your support helps advance the legal and technical work needed to safeguard this exceptional resource.

Get Tickets or Donate

To attend or make a contribution, visit: protectbigspring.org