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More of Jacks Mountain in Mifflin County Now Protected through Landowners’ Generosity

August 28, 2015 1:13 pm Published by Comments Off on More of Jacks Mountain in Mifflin County Now Protected through Landowners’ Generosity

Granville Township, Pa. – August 28 – Thanks to the generosity of private landowners Richard and Miriam Williams, 146 acres of scenic land atop Jacks Mountain in Granville Township, Mifflin County are now permanently protected through the donation of a conservation easement to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The Williams amended... Read More


Conservancy Protects 48 Acres Along the Great Allegheny Passage

June 22, 2015 10:48 am Published by Comments Off on Conservancy Protects 48 Acres Along the Great Allegheny Passage

Turkeyfoot Township, Pa. – June 22 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the protection of approximately 48 acres along the Casselman River in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County. The property will protect the forested views along one of the Laurel Highlands’ recreational and tourist attractions: the Great Allegheny Passage... Read More


Conservancy Protects Land to Expand Natural Area in Slippery Rock

June 17, 2015 8:22 am Published by Comments Off on Conservancy Protects Land to Expand Natural Area in Slippery Rock

Slippery Rock, Pa. – June 17 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has permanently protected 39 acres adjacent to its 202-acre Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area, a site known for its spectacular display of wildflowers along its hiking trail. Today’s purchase is the fifth addition to the Conservancy’s Wolf Creek Narrows... Read More


Mayor Peduto, Laurel Foundation Hang Conservancy’s First Flower Basket in Time for Start of the Three Rivers Arts Festival

May 29, 2015 2:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Mayor Peduto, Laurel Foundation Hang Conservancy’s First Flower Basket in Time for Start of the Three Rivers Arts Festival

MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO, VIDEO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and Elizabeth J. Tata, president and secretary of Laurel Foundation, will join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in Market Square to hang 2015’s first flower basket. The Conservancy will install hundreds of hanging flower baskets across downtown Pittsburgh... Read More


New Craft Beer Available to Support Clean Water in Pennsylvania

May 13, 2015 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on New Craft Beer Available to Support Clean Water in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pa. – May 13 – Sales of a new locally-produced beer will support the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s stream bank tree planting initiative. The new beer, called Ryeparian Rye Pale Ale, is now available from distributors across Pennsylvania and in 12 counties in northeast Ohio. Five percent of all Ryeparian... Read More


Conservancy Acquires More Than 17,000 Acres of Forestland in McKean County

May 1, 2015 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on Conservancy Acquires More Than 17,000 Acres of Forestland in McKean County

Pittsburgh, Pa. – May 1, 2015 – More than 17,000 acres of forestland and waterways in McKean County are now permanently conserved as intact working forest and forever open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking and other recreational activities, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today. At over 27-square miles,... Read More


Conservancy, North Country Brewing Co. Launch New Beer on Earth Day to Support Clean Water in PA

April 7, 2015 1:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Conservancy, North Country Brewing Co. Launch New Beer on Earth Day to Support Clean Water in PA

Pittsburgh, Pa. – April 7 – Sales of a new locally-produced beer will support the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s stream bank tree planting initiative. To celebrate the launch of this new beer, the Conservancy is hosting a happy hour fundraiser at North Country Brewing Company at 141 S. Main Street in... Read More


Fallingwater Offers Free Admission to Fayette County Residents March 22

March 17, 2015 8:22 am Published by Comments Off on Fallingwater Offers Free Admission to Fayette County Residents March 22

Mill Run, Pa. – March 17 – Fallingwater, nominee to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list, will offer free admission to Fayette County residents during its Fayette County Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 22. Due to the overwhelming success of Fallingwater’s annual Fayette County Days in November, Fallingwater has added a... Read More


Media Advisory: Conservancy Welcomes Spring With Planters in Downtown Pittsburgh

March 16, 2015 8:30 am Published by Comments Off on Media Advisory: Conservancy Welcomes Spring With Planters in Downtown Pittsburgh

MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WHAT: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will plant spring flowers in 400 large planters over two consecutive nights. These planters, funded by the Colcom Foundation, have accented the pedestrian corridors of Downtown Pittsburgh since 2008. WHEN: Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 Work will begin... Read More