Wharton Township, Pa. – Jan. 7 – Land acquired by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will be conveyed to the state to add almost 1,000 acres to Forbes State Forest, the Conservancy announced today. The Wharton Township, Fayette County property is adjacent to Forbes State Forest and Fort Necessity National Battlefield. The battlefield, a National Park… Read More

Cambridge Springs, Pa. – Dec. 18 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has permanently protected 66 acres in Rockdale Township, Crawford County, the Conservancy announced today. Located downstream from another WPC-protected property, this property has approximately 1,600 feet of creek frontage along French Creek, one of the most ecologically significant waterways in the northeastern United States…. Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Nov. 11 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion are accepting proposals for the 2014-15 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups. The Watershed Mini Grants cover expenses in three areas: operating costs, watershed restoration and organizational promotion and outreach. A cash or non-cash match is… Read More

Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 6 – Author Steven Reiss will sign his book “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House” on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fallingwater Museum Store. Reiss is an architect, author and lifelong student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright designed and realized over 500 buildings… Read More

Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 4 – Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork located at Bear Run Nature Reserve in the scenic Laurel Highlands, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its annual Fayette County Appreciation Days Friday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 16. Hundreds of friends and neighbors visit Fallingwater during Fayette… Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Sept. 25 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is now seeking grant applications for new projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to the region’s waterways. WPC’s Canoe Access Development Fund helps to make the region’s rivers and streams more accessible for outdoor recreation by providing grants for developing rustic access sites…. Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Mayor Peduto to Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy at Community Garden Pullout WHAT: Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto will join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy as staff members put The Point Community Garden to bed for the winter. WHEN: 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2 Mayor Peduto will attend the event from 10:30… Read More

Mill Run, Pa. – July 15 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy invites the public to enjoy Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater as the sun sets over Bear Run Nature Reserve during the 19th Annual Twilight Tour on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Conservancy is now accepting reservations for the Fallingwater Twilight Tour, concert and picnic dinner, sponsored… Read More