WPC Natural Resource Conservation Department

· Land Protection
· Conservation Buyer Program
· Land Stewardship
· Volunteer Land Stewards
· Forestland Conservation
· Natural Heritage Program
· Aquatic Classification
· County Natural Heritage Inventories
· Eastern Massasauga
· Glacial Lakes Flora
· Invasive Species
· Peregrine Recovery Program
· NW Conservation Programs
· Sustainable Countrysides
· Freshwater Conservation

Conservation Staff List

· Department News
· GIS Layers
· Land Use Policies
· Reports & Publications

246 S. Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724.459.0953 Fax: 724.459.4721

Projects

Riparian Restoration Initiative

Improving Riparian Habitats and Helping Farmers in Conjunction with the Partners for Fish and Wildlife.

Watershed Conservation Plans

A key tool for any watershed-based conservation efforts, Watershed Conservation Plans are essential to maximizing one's efforts with careful planning. Download a PowerPoint presentation on these tools.

Clarion River Project & Greenway

A Water Trail Map & Guide covering over 100 miles of river... the development of a Greenway along the 51.7 miles of federally designated Wild & Scenic River... and an exciting annual river sojourn. Learn more about all of these projects and events along the Clarion River.

Buffalo Creek Protection Plan

A collaborative effort by WPC and other organizations to protect a special place in Washington County.

Shenango Algaewatch

A partnership between WPC and water companies along the Shenango River to study the use of fluorometers for early detection of algal blooms.