246 S. Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724.459.0953 Fax: 724.459.4721
A Brief History
Learn how the Freshwater Conservation Program came into existence. This relatively new program in WPC's Conservation department already has a successful and storied history.
Technical Assistance
A large part of the Freshwater Conservation Program involves providing direct technical assistance to grassroots watershed organizations. This section talks about those in greater detail.
CREP
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) provides eligible area farmers with financial and technical assistance to help them address conservation issues by voluntarily establishing wetlands, hardwood trees and riparian buffer practices. Visit www.creppa.org for more details.
FAQ
Find out answers to the most common inquires about the Watershed Center.
Projects
Information about FCP projects, such as the Riparian Restoration Initiative and Rivers Conservation Plans.
Virtual Resource Center
This section is designed to assist watershed groups with the development of compelling publications and convincing fundraising tactics by offering samples of some of the best grant proposals, press releases, letters, brochures and newsletters produced by watershed groups and other conservation organizations. We also provide tips on how to educate and present to key audiences such as students and legislators.