Protecting and restoring natural areas - Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Homepage

DONATE TODAY
We’ve protected more than 290,000 acres of natural land.

Our members have helped to save exceptional places since 1932! Learn about land conservation.
Member support has helped restore more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Learn about watershed conservation.
Volunteers have helped plant 40,000 trees in cities and towns across the region since 2008.

Nearly 7,000 volunteers help to plant 130 gardens each year! Learn about community greening.
Western PA is home to incredible wildlife.

Our conservation scientists collect data on more than 9,600 types of plants, animals, fungi and natural communities! Learn about conservation science.
Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Conservancy continues its ongoing preservation efforts at Fallingwater. Learn about Fallingwater.

January 23, 2026

Erie County, PA – January 23, 2026 – A forested 164-acre property with stream frontage on the South Branch...

January 6, 2026

Springfield Township, PA – January 6, 2026 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of a...

January 6, 2026

Westmoreland County, PA – January 6, 2026 – More than 2,400 undeveloped forested acres located on Chestnut Ridge in...

Press Release

WPC Acquires 164 Acres of Forestland and Wetlands in the French Creek Watershed, Adds to Conservation Area in Erie County

January 23, 2026

Read more…
Press Release

WPC Protects More Forestland in Fayette County for Forbes State Forest

January 6, 2026

Read more…
Press Release

Local Families Make Large Land Donations to Protect Forestland on Chestnut Ridge in Westmoreland County

January 6, 2026

Read more…
Press Release

WPC Acquires 74 Acres of Forestland, Adds to Natural Area Within the French Creek Watershed

December 22, 2025

Read more…
Press Release

WPC Protects More Forestland in Cameron County for Elk State Forest

December 22, 2025

Read more…
Featured Story

Seven Winter Activities to Enjoy on WPC Preserves

December 22, 2025

Read more…
Press Release

Partners Collaborate, Celebrate Opening of New Natural Play Space and Outdoor Classroom at PPS’ Spring Garden Early Childhood Center

October 30, 2025

Read more…
Press Release

Groups Collaborate to Revitalize a Community Garden, Advance Beautification Efforts in Indiana, PA

October 23, 2025

Read more…
Featured Story

Franklin Blackstone, Jr.: In Memoriam

October 20, 2025

Read more…