The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Abraham, a community leader and longtime friend and board member of the Conservancy, who passed away on January 16, 2017. Jim and his wife, Francine, have been active Conservancy members since 1984. Jim loved the outdoors, especially fly fishing along Spruce Creek. Jim… Read More

Bedford County, Pa. – Jan. 5 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) today protected more than 156 acres along the Evitts Mountain ridgeline in Bedford County, Pa. The property was immediately transferred to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry to become a new addition to Buchanan State Forest. This… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Dec. 28, 2016 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) announced today the donation of a conservation easement from a private landowner, Dale Stover, on his 186-acre property in Haines Township, Centre County. This is the first conservation easement to be donated to the Conservancy in Centre County. The Conservancy co-holds this easement… Read More

Crawford County, Pa. – Dec. 22 – A forested property located in Hayfield and Vernon townships, Crawford County was permanently protected and became available for recreational use, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today. This 171-acre property, which protects ecologically important land in the French Creek watershed, contains more than 5,600 feet of frontage along the… Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Nov. 23 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and Dominion are accepting proposals for the 2016-2017 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to watershed groups across the region. The Watershed Mini Grants cover expenses in three areas: water quality monitoring, watershed restoration and organizational promotion and outreach. A cash or… Read More

Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 15 – Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterwork located in the scenic Laurel Highlands, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its biannual Fayette County Appreciation Days on Friday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 20. Last November, more than 650 Fayette County residents visited Fallingwater during Fayette County Appreciation… Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Oct. 17 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) is now seeking 2017 grant applications for the Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF), which supports 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… Read More

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) is currently applying for renewal of its accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (Commission), an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for permanently protecting important natural places and working lands. As part of the… Read More