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Conserving Land

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy works to ensure that our scenic lands will be conserved for future generations. Through direct purchase, lease agreements and conservation agreements with private landowners, WPC has identified lands and waters that, if protected, will have permanent ecological and recreational value.

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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