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Member support has helped restore more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams.

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Volunteers have helped plant 40,000 trees in cities and towns across the region since 2008.

Nearly 7,000 volunteers help to plant 130 gardens each year! Learn about community greening.

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Western PA is home to incredible wildlife.

Our conservation scientists collect data on more than 9,600 types of plants, animals, fungi and natural communities! Learn about conservation science.

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Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Conservancy continues its ongoing preservation efforts at Fallingwater. Learn about Fallingwater.

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WPC Protects More Forestland in Fayette County for Forbes State Forest

January 6, 2026

Springfield Township, PA – January 6, 2026 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of a...

Local Families Make Large Land Donations to Protect Forestland on Chestnut Ridge in Westmoreland County

January 6, 2026

Westmoreland County, PA – January 6, 2026 – More than 2,400 undeveloped forested acres located on Chestnut Ridge in...

WPC Acquires 74 Acres of Forestland, Adds to Natural Area Within the French Creek Watershed

December 22, 2025

Venango Township, PA – December 22, 2025– The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of 74 forested...

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WPC Protects More Forestland in Fayette County for Forbes State Forest

January 6, 2026

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Local Families Make Large Land Donations to Protect Forestland on Chestnut Ridge in Westmoreland County

January 6, 2026

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WPC Acquires 74 Acres of Forestland, Adds to Natural Area Within the French Creek Watershed

December 22, 2025

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WPC Protects More Forestland in Cameron County for Elk State Forest

December 22, 2025

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Seven Winter Activities to Enjoy on WPC Preserves

December 22, 2025

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Partners Collaborate, Celebrate Opening of New Natural Play Space and Outdoor Classroom at PPS’ Spring Garden Early Childhood Center

October 30, 2025

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Groups Collaborate to Revitalize a Community Garden, Advance Beautification Efforts in Indiana, PA

October 23, 2025

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Franklin Blackstone, Jr.: In Memoriam

October 20, 2025

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WPC, Elected Officials and Partners Collaborate to Remediate a Sinkhole in Westmoreland County

October 7, 2025

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We’ve protected more than 290,000 acres of natural land.

Our members have helped to save exceptional places since 1932! Learn about land conservation.

Member support has helped restore more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Volunteers have helped plant 40,000 trees in cities and towns across the region since 2008.

Nearly 7,000 volunteers help to plant 130 gardens each year! Learn about community greening.

Western PA is home to incredible wildlife.

Our conservation scientists collect data on more than 9,600 types of plants, animals, fungi and natural communities! Learn about conservation science.

Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Conservancy continues its ongoing preservation efforts at Fallingwater. Learn about Fallingwater.

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