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Annual Fund
Annual fund gifts provide essential ongoing resources to support our daily operations and enable the Conservancy to carry out our mission throughout the year. WPC Conservation Champions provide dependable income for WPC programs by making their annual gifts through convenient monthly deductions via credit card or direct debit from a designated financial account.

Leadership Circle
Members who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more are stewarded through the Leadership Circle program. The Conservancy recognizes this significant commitment and provides “insider” access to our programs and insights into our plans throughout the year.

Evergreen Circle
Members of the Evergreen Circle have loyally supported the Conservancy for at least 15 years out of the last 20. Their loyal and continuous support over so many years has been a crucial part of our successful work. We are deeply grateful for those who support us each and every year.

Employee Matching Gift Program
Many companies and organizations will match employee contributions, greatly increasing the impact of your gift to WPC. Please contact your human resources office for further information.

Special Gifts

The Conservancy deeply appreciates gifts of appreciated stock, real property, in-kind gifts and multi-year commitments in support of our programs. Please contact the Conservancy’s development staff for further information.

Heritage Circle Gift Planning Society
As you make your estate plans, please consider including the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in them. Bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, life insurance policies and other planned giving options provide long-term, significant support for the Conservancy and often also benefit the donors and their families.

Get Involved
More than 10,000 people volunteer their time and energy for land conservation, community garden and tree plantings, and at Fallingwater each year. We welcome people of all ages to get involved in maintaining Western Pennsylvania’s wonderful quality of life. Additional information can be found on our website at WaterLandLife.org.

For more details, contact Daphne Mayer in our Development Department at 412-586-2336, toll-free 1-866-564-6972, ext. 2336 or via email at dmayer@paconserve.org.

In This Issue:

• Message from the President

  • In 2009, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy began implementing the first year of a three-year strategic plan — and delivering on the promise that we have made to members and partners to conserve the most exceptional natural areas, protect and restore our watersheds, and protect our most threatened species and habitats...Click here to read more

• Learn More About WPC

  • The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations...Click here to read more

• Conserving Land
  • In 2009, the Conservancy protected 3,324 acres of natural lands through ten projects. These property acquisitions safeguarded forests, riverfronts and farmland — securing habitat for wildlife and expanding opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors...Click here to read more
• Slideshow of properties conserved in 2009
  • This slideshow highlights some of the land that we've conserved throughout the last year....Click here to read more
• Protecting Our Region’s Rivers & Streams
  • In 2009, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy worked both to protect our pristine rivers and streams and to repair polluted waterways. In total, we protected 182 miles of rivers and streams, improved more than 11 miles of dirt and gravel roads, and stabilized more than 7,800 feet of eroding stream banks....Click here to read more
• Sustaining an Architectural Icon
  • We balance this commitment to outreach with an equally firm commitment to the preservation of Fallingwater — so that it may continue to inspire people for generations to come. We adhere to the highest preservation standards for the house, its furniture and collections, and our activities in 2009 included several projects to maintain the integrity of this work of art....Click here to read more
• Bringing Nature Home with Community Gardens & Greening Projects
  • The Community Gardens and Greenspace program not only brightens neighborhoods throughout Western Pennsylvania with beautiful gardens, trees and greenery, it also helps to instill a deeper appreciation for nature in people of all ages and backgrounds....Click here to read more
• Financial Summary
  • This report highlights the 2009 financial activity for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. This report is based on WPC's audited financial statements....Click here to read more
• In Gratitude to our Generous Contributors
  • Where would the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy be without the generosity of our 10,148 members? The work that we accomplish with your support — conserving water and land, planting trees and gardens, and preserving Fallingwater — has permanent and lasting effects on our overall quality of life....Click here to read more
• How You Can Help
  • Western Pennsylvania offers plentiful opportunities for hiking, fishing, bird watching, hunting, canoeing and sightseeing — and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has worked to help create and sustain this high quality of life for more than 78 years....Click here to read more