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We are a member-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s waters, forests, natural areas and wildlife, planting community trees, gardens and greenspaces, and caring for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. |
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Donor’s Gift Connects Habitat from ANF to Allegheny River |
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Randall Gustafson grew up along the Allegheny River in Warren County, where his father, a lumberman and community leader, taught him to fish, care for the region’s heritage and respect nature–-values Randall passed along to his own children. The forested land is now permanently protected thanks to a conservation easement donation to the Conservancy from Randall on 28 acres of his forested property in Pleasant and Watson townships – one of four properties we protected in December!
With 2,200 feet of frontage adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest on the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year, the land provides habitat connectivity for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife from the ANF to the river.
Stay tuned to WPC’s Facebook,
LinkedIn and
Instagram pages and our
website for news about other recent land conservation projects that protect open space, waterways, forests and wildlife. For example, we recently protected more land to expand Ohiopyle State Park and increased WPC’s wild and beautiful Bear Run Nature Reserve by 45 acres!
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 Learn about land conserved on the Allegheny River |
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New Leadership Announced |
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Please join us in congratulating two new members of WPC’s leadership team: associate vice president of urban forestry, community greening and DEIJ initiatives, Jeff Bergman, and associate vice president for government and community relations, Mike Kuzemchak. Jeff, formerly WPC’s senior director of community forestry, and Mike, formerly senior director of operations at Fallingwater, began their new roles Jan. 1. They succeed Cynthia Carrow, who retired Dec. 31 as vice president of government and community relations after an amazing 51 years with WPC! Thank you and congratulations, Cynthia! |
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Take a Preservation-in-Progress Tour! |
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For two weeks in March, visitors will have the unique opportunity to witness historic preservation efforts at one of the world’s most iconic houses! This winter, Fallingwater is undergoing significant preservation work as part of its multiyear effort, World Heritage Preserved.
Take a special, pre-season guided hard hat tour and learn what it takes to ensure that Fallingwater lives on for generations to come. Learn details about its historic construction and past preservation projects, and see and hear current preservation work. |
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Apply through Jan. 10 to be an Emerging Leader |
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We're seeking conservation-minded young professionals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join our Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee.
If you are 40 years or younger, have a passion for hiking, conservation, community gardens, trees, wildlife or Fallingwater, and are seeking exciting volunteer and fundraising opportunities, apply through Jan. 10.
Contact Lauren Marshall at 412-586-2410 or lmarshall@paconserve.org or click below. |
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Volunteer to Steward Trees |
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Do you love being outdoors in all seasons? We need dedicated volunteers to check on streamside trees our staff and volunteers recently planted in rural areas. Riparian trees filter pollutants, help prevent streambank erosion and provide habitat! Visit a site to ensure the tree tubes, stakes and young trees are sturdy, do light weeding and update staff on trees’ health. Read more in a recent Conserve.
To volunteer in Armstrong, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Potter or Venango county, contact Monica Lee at 724-471-7202 ext. 5111 or mlee@paconserve.org. |
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Learn about land conservation, weasels and more |
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Winter is a great time to curl up with a warm beverage and read Conserve magazine!
In our winter issue, read about our ongoing land conservation efforts to benefit public lands since the 1940s.
You’ll also learn about AI technology we’re using to inventory Pittsburgh’s trees, our partnership with the PA Game Commission to study elusive least weasels, our efforts to restore local streams to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and much more. Read past issues, too! |
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Download Winter Images |
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All around the Fallingwater grounds, gnomes make their homes beneath mushrooms and along streams.
Young students from around the planet who are interested in art, architecture, engineering or design can participate in the Gnome House Design Challenge and help create homes for gnomes! Teachers or parents receive lesson plans and students can attend the Gnome House Symposium in May. Read more in our winter Conserve.
Download this and other winter images for your virtual background. |
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Fallingwater Apparel: Don’t get caught in the cold! |
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Don’t get caught in the cold! For warmth and comfort during the cold-weather months, shop our assortment of Fallingwater apparel such as our versatile fleece jackets and pullovers by Columbia® Sportswear. Only at Fallingwater, via online or in our onsite store, can you purchase official logo and trademark attire. |
| Order your Fallingwater apparel today |
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PROTECT WILD PLACES AND GREEN SPACES |
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NATURE NEAR YOU NEEDS YOU! |
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