The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy: Saving the Places We Care About™

Flagship Needed for Important River Study

Forget that old saying about being up the creek without a paddle. An important WPC scientific study is literally up the river without a boat.
WPC has been awarded a State Wildlife Grant to assess the freshwater mussels in the lower Allegheny River and determine the best methods for their study. The two-year project will begin this summer. But the research can’t be done without a boat. WPC is seeking the donation or loan of a boat to make the project possible.

Wanted:
Boat with Engine
The study requires a boat of ample size and in good condition for large river navigation. The craft will carry as many as four staff and scuba diving equipment. Ideally, the boat should be in the range of 15-20 feet in length and be equipped with a strong engine.

Trailer
A boat trailer is also needed to haul the boat between river study segments in Armstrong County.
If you have a boat to offer to the cause of river conservation, please call Ryan Evans (412-586-2332). Because WPC is a nonprofit charitable organization, the donor of the boat would be eligible to take a tax deduction. WPC reserves the right to reject offers of boats and equipment that are not suitable for our needs.