News and Media Room
UNESCO World Heritage Nomination for Fallingwater is Referred for Future Consideration
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The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted on July 17, 2016, to refer the United States’ submission to the World Heritage List for future consideration. This nomination of a collection of 10 buildings, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, includes Fallingwater. Director of Fallingwater Lynda Waggoner attended UNESCO’s… Read More
“Doc” Blakeslee Memorial Recreation Area Opens June 27
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This event includes a walk along the property and special guests and family members to reflect on his commitment to conservation. WHAT: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) will hold a dedication ceremony to officially open its new 24-acre natural area, called the Dr. Colson E. Blakeslee Memorial Recreation Area. This area in Elk County is… Read More
WPC Protects Another Large Forested Area in the Laurel Highlands Along the Great Allegheny Passage
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Black Township, Pa. – May 31 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) today announced the permanent protection of hundreds of forested acres in the Laurel Highlands along two miles of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). Today’s acquisition of a 329-acre tract of land in Black Township, Somerset County, is one of five properties conserved in… Read More
Dominion, Conservancy Award 24 Local Watershed Grants
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Blairsville, Pa. – April 7 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and the Dominion Foundation recently awarded $30,000 to 24 watershed groups in 15 counties across the Commonwealth as part of their Watershed Mini Grant Program. Allegheny County awardees included the Allegheny Watershed Alliance of Pittsburgh, Pa., which received $550 for outreach efforts that include… Read More
WPC Seeks Sponsors, Volunteer Stewards to Help Sustain its Community Gardens
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Pittsburgh, PA – April 25 – For more than 30 years, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) has worked with communities across the region to create highly visible community flower gardens in public places. Today, there are 130 gardens in communities that brighten the commutes of thousands and help beautify neighborhoods, street corners and parks. These… Read More
Fallingwater Accepting Applications for Summer Residency Programs
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Mill Run, Pa. – April 14 – Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterwork, is accepting applications from high school and college students and K-12 educators for its one-week summer residency programs. The programs offer two sessions at different skill levels for high school students, a design-build project for college students and one session for K-12… Read More
WPC and Colcom Foundation to Launch the Pittsburgh Redbud Project on April 19
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MEDIA ADVISORY – EVENT PHOTO, VIDEO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY WPC and Colcom Foundation to Launch the Pittsburgh Redbud Project on April 19 Event includes planting 60 trees on the North Shore and redbud tree giveaways WHAT: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and Colcom Foundation will launch a new initiative called the Pittsburgh Redbud Project. The… Read More
WPC Announces First Conservation Easement Donation in Potter County
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Coudersport, PA – March 24 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) today announced the donation of a conservation easement from a private landowner, Marjorie F. Green, on her 50-acre property in Homer Township, Potter County. With this donation, Green is ensuring that some future land use and development on the property will be limited to… Read More
Media Inquiries
Carmen Bray
Senior Director of Communications
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
800 Waterfront Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-586-2358
cbray@paconserve.org