Pittsburgh, Pa. – Jan. 19 – The sidewalks and streets of downtown Pittsburgh’s business district will be treated with a tree-friendly de-icing alternative to rock salt this winter thanks to a cooperative purchase made through the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC). WPC partnered with the Cultural Trust, PNC Bank and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) to… Read More

Addison Township, Pa. – December 29 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) today announced the permanent protection of 90 acres in the Laurel Highlands adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The acquisition of this 90-acre tract in Addison Township, Somerset County, is one of four properties conserved in recent years along the GAP and… Read More

A 115-acre property located in Cook Township, Westmoreland County is now for sale through the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Conservation Buyers Program. The natural features of this property will be protected through a conservation easement to be held by the Conservancy. The property is located along the headwaters of Loyalhanna Creek in the scenic Ligonier Valley,… Read More

Because of the generosity and support of people like you – our more than 10,000 loyal members, 12,000 passionate volunteers and countless partners and supporters – we were able to protect, restore, preserve and beautify some of Western Pennsylvania’s most exceptional places this year. Please enjoy this brief look back on how our amazing supporters… Read More

Mill Run, Pa. – Nov. 9 – Fallingwater, a 2015 nominee to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its Fayette County Appreciation Days on Friday, Nov. 13, and Sunday, Nov. 15. Last year, more than 900 Fayette County residents visited… Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Oct. 29 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) is now seeking 2015 grant applications for the Canoe Access Development Fund, 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 recreation… Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO, VIDEO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY TreeVitalize Pittsburgh Celebrates 25,000 Trees Planted in Allegheny County With Dedication Ceremony WHAT: TreeVitalize Pittsburgh and its partners invite the public to celebrate the planting of 25,000 trees in the Pittsburgh area since the program began in 2008. With the help of volunteers, TreeVitalize will plant the… Read More

Indiana, Pa. – Oct. 29 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and Dominion are accepting proposals for the 2015-2016 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