· Who We Are
· How We Work
· Tools of the Trade
· How a Watershed Works

Who We Are

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy was founded in 1932 and since then has grown from a group of conservation-minded philanthropists and scientists to an organization of volunteers, members and staff committed to conserving our region's natural, cultural and community resources. We are addressing conservation from these many angles, understanding that all these pieces must come together if our region is to grow in exciting ways. WPC is working to preserve what makes our state so special while advancing ideas for a bold future where economic prosperity and environmental health form a prosperous partnership.

Protecting rural livelihoods and land uses like forestry and agriculture is a focus of our organization as we move forward. We are building ties with private landowners and community leaders who share our vision of "working landscapes." These are the open fields, farms and forestlands -- that if protected -- can anchor our region's conservation heritage even deeper. Local communities who seek to beautify their neighborhoods or clean up a polluted stream are teaming up with WPC's talented staff in towns and cities across western Pennsylvania. Together we are making plans, implementing projects and seeking out other partners and resources to protect our region's special places into the future.