Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 30, 2020 – Western Pennsylvania Conservancy today announced the purchase of a conservation easement to permanently protect and limit development on a 173-acre forested property in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. The property provides more than a half mile of riparian frontage along Mill Creek, a tributary to Loyalhanna Creek, and an… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 12, 2020 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applicants for its Canoe Access Development Fund, which supports projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to the region’s waterways. Founded in 2008 by WPC donors and outdoor enthusiasts Roy Weil and Mary Shaw, WPC’s Canoe Access Development Fund provides… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 8, 2020 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of a 35-acre wetland and forested area within the French Creek watershed in Waterford Township, Erie County. This newly protected property contains wetlands and forested buffers along two streams that flow into Lake LeBoeuf, one of eight natural glacial… Read More

Our partners at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry provide a Fall Foliage Report each year that provides information on the peak times across the state to see fall color. Here in Western Pennsylvania, some counties are currently at peak while most counties are nearing vibrant color. According to DCNR, Pennsylvania has a longer… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 4, 2020 – Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy nature, and so accessibility is an important part of trail development at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Our land stewardship staff and volunteers work to ensure that several trails are available for those with mobility and other physical challenges to watch wildlife… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – September 28, 2020 – The impacts of our changing climate become more apparent with every season. How is climate change affecting our region’s species and how are conservationists reacting in order to increase survival chances for the most vulnerable species and habitats? Join the Conservancy for a free webinar via Zoom with… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – September 1, 2020 – Allegheny Regional Asset District’s RADical Days is an annual celebration that offers several days of free admission, free performances or other free events/activities as a thank you to Allegheny County taxpayers who make RAD funding possible. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Community Greening staff will present three free webinars… Read More

Pittsburgh, Pa. – September 1, 2020 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of 561 acres of forestland in Benezette Township, Elk County – a popular destination in our region to see elk roam in their habitat. The property was immediately conveyed to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)… Read More