October 2, 2025 1:57 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 2, 2025 –The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applications for its Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF), which supports projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to Western Pennsylvania’s waterways. The Conservancy’s CADF provides technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 for the construction... Read More
September 30, 2025 3:07 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 30, 2025 – A beautiful, sunny fall day provided the perfect setting for about 30 volunteers from Pennsylvania American Water and staff from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy as they spruced up the Conservancy’s garden at the Point in downtown Pittsburgh with mulch and colorful chrysanthemums this... Read More
September 19, 2025 2:00 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Learn what to do when you have unwelcome bats in your attic.
September 9, 2025 12:02 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
WPC Removes Barriers to Help Species Move Freely Have you ever fished or hiked along a stream and come upon a culvert pipe? Unless you’ve seen one from a fish’s eye level, you might not realize what an obstacle a pipe can present to a fish trying to swim... Read More
August 14, 2025 9:51 am
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Restoration work to occur August 18-22, weather permitting PITTSBURGH, PA – August 14, 2025 –Fish such as brook trout, brown trout, bass and muskie in Salmon Creek will have improved habitat, thanks to a project being implemented in mid-August by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in partnership with the U.S. Army... Read More
July 22, 2025 3:48 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Restoration work to occur July 28-Aug. 15, weather permitting PITTSBURGH, PA. – July 22, 2025 – Fish such as stocked trout, wild trout and native redhorse suckers in Kinzua Creek will have improved habitat, and anglers should see improved fishing opportunities by summer’s end, thanks to a habitat improvement project... Read More
May 28, 2025 10:29 am
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Mountain laurel, (Kalmia latifolia) Pennsylvania’s state flower, and rhododendron (Rhododendron linnaeus) look very similar and are often mistaken for each other. Although both belong to the heath family (Ericaceae), they are different plants that bloom during different months. Here are some ways to tell them apart, and some WPC preserves... Read More
May 27, 2025 1:58 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Steve Grund, senior botanist, recently retired after 29 years with the Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Steve joined WPC in 1996 and began serving on the PA Biological Survey Vascular Plant Technical Committee, where he assisted with making important decisions for plant conservation in Pennsylvania. He helped... Read More
April 30, 2025 5:02 pm
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Although not the very first flower to bloom in spring, the uniquely beautiful trillium is a harbinger of the season. In fact, some trilliums are called wakerobin — because the flowers appear in early spring before robins begin to appear. In Western Pennsylvania, trillium flowers put on an impressive display... Read More
April 11, 2025 9:22 am
Published by Jennifer Kissel
Did someone say “Free trees”? We did! The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers trees at no cost for urban communities to plant in public spaces, or for landowners to plant along streams or replace invasive trees or shrubs. Urban Trees for Communities Working in partnership with community groups, nonprofits and municipal... Read More
