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People, Organizations and Agencies Dedicated to the Conservation, Restoration and Wise Use of Our County’s Natural Resources
Conservation DirectoryW E S T M O R E L A N D C O U N T Y
Elected OfficialsCounty Commissioners ................................ Page 3
Federal and State Legislators ........................ Page 4
Westmoreland County OrganizationsEconomic Growth Connection of Westmoreland ......................................... Page 5
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County .................................. Page 5
Penn State Extension Westmoreland County .................................. Page 6
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland .................... Page 7
Westmoreland County Land Bank ................. Page 7
Westmoreland Conservation District............Page 8-9
Westmoreland County Agricultural Land Preservation ....................................... Page 9
Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation .............................. Page 10
Westmoreland County Department of Geographic Information Systems ................................... Page 11
Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development/Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation................................................................. Page 11 Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety .......................................... Page 12
Watershed OrganizationsJacobs Creek Watershed Association ........... Page 13
Kiskiminetas Watershed Association ............ Page 13
Loyalhanna Watershed Association ............. Page 13
Mountain Watershed Association ................ Page 14
Pucketa and Chartiers Creek Watershed Association ............................... Page 14
Sewickley Creek Watershed Association ....... Page 15
Turtle Creek Watershed Association ............. Page 15
Environmental & Conservation Organizations
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania ... Page 16
Botanical Society of Westmoreland County .. Page 16
Conemaugh Valley Conservancy................. Page 17
Ducks Unlimited ........................................ Page 17
Friends of Murrysville Parks ......................... Page 17 Greensburg Garden Center ........................ Page 18
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful ........................ Page 18
Murrysville Trail Alliance ............................. Page 19
PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. ......................... Page 19
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture ............................... Page 20
PA Environmental Council .......................... Page 20
Penn’s Corner Charitable Trust .................... Page 21 Powdermill Nature Reserve ......................... Page 21
Regional Trail Corporation ......................... Page 22
Smart Growth Partnership .......................... Page 22
Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited ........................ Page 23
Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation .............................................. Page 23
Western PA Conservancy.........................Page 24-25
Westmoreland Bird and Nature Club .......... Page 25
Westmoreland Cleanways ......................... Page 26
Westmoreland Conservancy ....................... Page 26
Westmoreland County Farm Bureau ............ Page 27
Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League ................................... Page 27
Westmoreland Land Trust ........................... Page 27
Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association ........................... Page 28
Wildlife Works, Inc. .................................... Page 28
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College ................................. Page 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATE AGENCIESPA Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) - Harrisburg Offices
Secretary of Environmental Protection .......... Page 29
Bureau of Watershed Mgt.-Waterways Engineering & Wetlands ............................. Page 29
Bureau of Clean Water ............................... Page 29
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Pittsburgh Offices
Air Quality Program ................................... Page 31
Clean Water Program ................................ Page 31
Environmental Cleanup Program & Brownsfield Dev. Program ....................... Page 31
Office of Energy & Technology Deployment ............................................... Page 31
Oil & Gas Management Program ............... Page 31
Safe Drinking Water Program ..................... Page 32
Waste Management Program ..................... Page 32
Waterways & Wetlands Program - Conservation, Restoration & Inspection Section.................. Page 32 Waterways & Wetlands Program - Permitting & Tech. Services Section .............................. Page 33
New Stanton OfficeAir Quality Control Program ....................... Page 34
District Mining Operations .......................... Page 34
Oil & Gas Management Program ............... Page 34
Waste Management Program ..................... Page 35
California Office
Waterways & Wetlands Program ................. Page 35
Ebensburg OfficeBureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation .... Page 36
PA Department of Agriculture (PDA) ... Page 37
PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)
Bureau of State Parks ................................. Page 38
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation ...... Page 38
Topographic and Geologic Survey .............. Page 39
Bureau of Forestry ...................................... Page 39
PA State Conservation Commission ..... Page 40
PA Department of Transportation ........ Page 41
PA Fish and Boat Commission .............. Page 41
PA Game Commission ........................... Page 42
FEDERAL AGENCIESUnited States Department
of Agriculture (USDA)
APHIS—Wildlife Services ............................. Page 43
Farm Service Agency .................................. Page 43
Natural Resources Conservation Service ...................................................... Page 44
Rural Development .................................... Page 44
United States Army Corps of Engineers Page 45
United States Department of Energy ... Page 45
United States Fish & Wildlife Service ... Page 46
United States Forest Service ................. Page 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Donohoe Center Campus, Greensburg
Bureau of Conservation and Restoration ..... Page 30
Commissioner Sean [email protected]
Commissioner Douglas W. ChewVice Chairman724-830-3103 [email protected]
Commissioner Gina Cerilli, Esq.Secretary724-830-3101 [email protected]
Westmoreland County Commissioners
Courthouse Square, Suite 1012 North Main StreetGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3106FAX: 724-830-3029Website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us
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(l-r) Westmoreland County Commissioners Gina Cerilli, Esq., Sean Kertes and Douglas Chew
Federal and State LegislatorsU. S. SENATORSRobert P. Casey Jr.U.S. Senator 412-803-7370casey.senate.gov
Pat ToomeyU.S. Senator 412-803-3501 toomey.senate.gov
U. S. CONGRESSMENJohn Joyce U.S. Representative814-656-6081johnjoyce.house.gov
Guy Reschenthaler U.S. Representative 724-219-4200reschenthaler.house.gov
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESBob [email protected]
Eric [email protected]
Frank Dermody 724-274-4770 [email protected]
George Dunbar 724-744-0305 [email protected]
Eric Nelson 724-834-6400 [email protected]
Joseph A. Petrarca Jr. 724-567-6982 [email protected]
Mike Reese 724-423-6503 [email protected]
Ryan Warner724-437-1106 [email protected] PENNSYLVANIA SENATEJames R. Brewster412-380-2242 [email protected]
Patrick [email protected]
Kim Ward724-600-7002 [email protected]
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
President & CEOJames L. Smith [email protected]
Business Development OfficerKyle [email protected]
Executive Assistant/Office ManagerTina [email protected]
AccountantGeorge [email protected]
Director of Workforce DevelopmentAnthony [email protected]
Business Development OfficerAustin [email protected]
Administrative AssistantJanet [email protected]
Board MembersChad AmondDon ClairPeter CooperBruce CornaDr. Mary FingerLisa FrederickDr. Bob GregersonKevin JansmaRichard KacinKristen KaibMarcy Karasek
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC)
Fifth Floor, Suite 510 40 North Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3604Email: [email protected]
Ed Kilkeary, Sr.John KlineRalph LiberatoreDr. Robert MayfieldKyle MetsgerWalt MoorheadDr. Christine OldhamDavid OmatickMichael PaulyDr. Gennaro PirainoPaul PueloRob RitsonRandy RoadmanMark SmailDr. Kevin SniderJohn SphonDr. Tuesday StanleyScott TarabekFr. Paul TaylorPieter VanderwesthuizenStacey WinfieldJason Yuhas
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC)124 Park and Pool Road New Stanton, PA 15672
Phone: 724-755-5800 Website: www.mawc.org
“Provides potable water service to more than 120,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers, in five counties, including Westmoreland, Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette and Indiana. Also, MAWC provides wastewater services to more than 24,000 customers in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties.”
Resident Manager Michael F. Kukura 724-755-5880 [email protected]
Assistant Manager Thomas Ceraso 724-755-5873 [email protected]
Assistant Manager John Ashton 724-755-5920 [email protected]
Business ManagerBrian [email protected]
Manager of Operations Engineering M. Curtis Fontaine, P.E. 724-755-5950 [email protected]
Senior Manager of Operations Distribution Mark Shaffer [email protected]
Board MembersChairman, Randy Roadman Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawdat Nikoula
Secretary, Jerome DeFabo, Sr.
Treasurer, Vicki Vittone
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer,Carmen Pedicone
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Penn State Extension Westmoreland County
Donohoe Center 214 Donohoe Road, Suite E Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: 724-837-1402 FAX: 724-837-7613Website: http:extension.psu.edu Email: [email protected]
Business Operations ManagerDr. Joseph [email protected]
Client Relations ManagerTom [email protected]
Extension Educator/4-H & Youth DevelopmentLyndsey [email protected]
Administrative Assistant/4-HNicole [email protected]
Administrative Assistant/SNAPAmy [email protected]
Administrative Assistant/Grant WriterLeanne Griffith [email protected]
Extension Educator/LivestockDustin Heeter [email protected]
Master Gardener CoordinatorMandy [email protected]
Nutrition Links Regional CoordinatorCyndi [email protected]
Extension Educator/Renewable Energy & Energy SavingsEd Johnstonbaugh [email protected]
Nutrition Education AdviserCandice Lockett [email protected]
Extension Assistant/Food SafetyCarrie Masterson [email protected]
Office Manager/Financial AssistantMelissa [email protected]
Extension Educator/Tobacco Cessation & PreventionVickie Oles [email protected]
Extension Assistant/PA TracksAntonia Redigan [email protected]
Nutrition Education AdviserOnedia [email protected]
Extension Educator/Community & Economic DevelopmentJohn Turack [email protected]
Extension Assistant/Tobacco Cessation & PreventionEsther Ulery [email protected]
”Agriculture research information, food safety, soil test kits, agricultural projection information, nutrition education, 4-H program, diseases and insect control information.”
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4-H Part-Time Staff MemberMelonie [email protected]
Master Watershed Steward CoordinatorJustin [email protected]
Council Members
Wayne Baughman
Matthew Borbonus
Karen Cornell
Todd Fescura
Chad Frye
George Gaffron
Glenn Ganassi
Dirk Matson
Jess Stairs
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland (RACW)
Fifth Floor, Suite 520 40 North Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3050FAX: 724-830-3062Website: www.westmorelandredevelopment.com
“The focus of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmore-land (RACW) is on reenergizing the county’s core communities and enticing new business, residential and recreational opportunities. By working closely with community leaders and volunteers, the RACW assists in community revitalization efforts and implements a multitude of programs that are designed and intended to remove blight and improve conditions for low-to-moderate income residents throughout Westmore-land County. Also, the RACW partners with local government and non-profit entities to implement impact projects in the county.”
Executive DirectorVacant
Fiscal CoordinatorJames Scherich 724-830-3652 [email protected]
Board MembersChairperson, Donna Holdorf Roadman
Vice Chairperson, Tim Custer Treasurer, Brian Merdian
Secretary, David Johnston
Assistant Secretary/TreasurerMark Mears
Marketing CoordinatorShelby Michalek 724-830-3085 [email protected]
Revitalization CoordinatorHallie Chatfield 724-830-3653 [email protected]
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
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Westmoreland County Land Bank
Fifth Floor, Suite 520 40 North Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3050FAX: 724-830-3062Website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/landbank
Executive DirectorVacant
Board MembersChairperson, David Johnson
Vice Chairperson, Scott Avolio
Treasurer, Donna Holdorf Roadman
Secretary, Brian Merdian
Tim Custer
Mark Mears
Jim Watson, Sr.
The Westmoreland County Land Bank acquires, holds and transfers interest in real property throughout Westmoreland County as approved by the Board of Directors for the following purposes: to deter the spread of blight; to promote redevelopment and reuse of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties; to support targeted efforts to stabilize neighborhoods; to stimulate residential, commercial and industrial development, in all ways that are consistent with goals and priorities established by ordinance #ORD-10-2013, local government partners and other community stakeholders.
J. Roy Houston Conservation Center218 Donohoe RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-5271FAX: 724-837-4127Website:westmorelandconservation.org Email: [email protected] us on Facebook
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
StaffDistrict Manager/CEOGregory M. Phillips [email protected]
Assistant District Manager/Technical Programs Director/ForesterAnthony P. Quadro, Jr. [email protected]
Fiscal AdministratorKaren Barnhart [email protected]
Director of AdministrationSandra Dzendzel [email protected]
Visual Communications SpecialistMark Jackson [email protected]
Receptionist/Administrative AssistantSandra Donovan [email protected]
Westmoreland Conservation District (WCD)”The Westmoreland Conservation District is dedicated to the conservation, restoration and proper use of our natural resources. Functioning as a unit of government, the Directors and their Associates commit themselves to the leadership and service required in pursuing activities beneficial to the environment.”
District ProgramsSoil Erosion/Sediment Control
Stormwater Management• Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP)
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Stream Encroachments
Agriculture Conservation/NutrientManagement
Forest Management
Dirt, Gravel and Low-Volume Roads
Watershed Restoration
West Nile Virus Program
Conservation Education
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Technical StaffHydraulic EngineerJames Pillsbury, MS, PE [email protected]
Landscape Architect/StormwaterTechnicianKathryn Hamilton, PLA [email protected]
Conservation Programs TechnologistJustin [email protected]
Senior Erosion Control Specialist Christopher Droste, CESCO, CESCP [email protected]
Erosion Control SpecialistChelsea [email protected]
Watershed Program ManagerRobert Cronauer [email protected]
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Senior Erosion Control Specialist Chris Droste inspects a construction site to be sure erosion control best management practices are in place and working properly to help keep sediment pollution out of local streams.
West Nile Virus Program Technician/Conservation Technician Andrea Halfhill prepares a mosquito
trap to gather specimens.
Westmoreland Conservation District (WCD)
Board of Directors Chairman, Ronald RohallVice Chairman, Charles DuritsaTreasurer, Conrad DonovanSecretary, Kim Edward MillerEmil Bove, PEWilliam DoneyCommissioner Douglas W. ChewPaul R. SarverFred J. Slezak
Associate DirectorsJay BellBruce Corna, Jr.Reid CrosbyKathleen FritzLawrence Gasparato John HardimanKaren Jurkovic Larry LareseJohn LohrBarbara McMillanWilliam Mihalco, PERobert PoreWilliam RobertsTheresa Gay RohallThomas SierzegaJohn TurackKeith Walters
Westmoreland County Agricultural Land Preservation(WCALP)
Donohoe Center 214 Donohoe Road, Suite BGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-8971Website: www.wcalp.org Email: [email protected]
“The Westmoreland County Agricultural Land Preservation Program was established in 1990 to conserve and protect agricultural lands by acquiring voluntary agricultural conservation easements to prevent the loss of productive agricultural land. The Westmoreland County program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and operates within the guidelines of the Agricultural Security Areas Law (Act of June 30.1981, P.L. 128, No.43). Over 80,000 acres are enrolled in Agricultural Security Areas in 21 townships and over 3,000 acres have been enrolled under an Agricultural Conservation Easement in perpetuity. The WCALP Program also promotes Clean & Green Preferential Tax Assessment, Pennsylvania’s Century and Bicentennial Farm Program and the Preserved Farm Resource Center.”
Executive DirectorBetty J. Reefer 724-837-8971 SolicitorDennis P. Zuzik, Esquire
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Board MembersChairman, Duane HutterFr. Frederick ByrneWilliam Ebert Ralph Frye
Ryan HarrAlquin F. Heinnickel John M. Jamison IIISamuel SmailMary Trunzo
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Technical Staff continuedWatershed SpecialistChelsea [email protected]
Watershed TechnicianAlyssa [email protected]
Nutrient Management Specialist/Agricultural Conservation TechnicianDaniel Griffith [email protected]
Plans and Permits CoordinatorChristie Sebek [email protected] Technical Programs SecretaryTammy [email protected]
West Nile Virus Program Technician/Conservation TechnicianAndrea [email protected]
Education StaffEducation Program Coordinator Janette Novak-Mitchell [email protected]
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks & Recreation 194 Donohoe RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3950 FAX: 724-830-3969Website:www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks
“Recreational programs at ten regional county parks, including Bridgeport Dam Park, Cedar Creek Park, Mammoth Park, Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park, Northmoreland Park, Historic Hanna’s Town, Sewickley Creek Wetlands, Chestnut Ridge Park, Acme Dam, Twin Lakes Park, and Loyalhanna Gorge Recreation Area.”
Director, Public WorksDirector, Weights and MeasuresGreg McCloskey 724-830-3955 [email protected]
Parks & Recreation DirectorBrandon [email protected]
Parks Planning CoordinatorJeff [email protected]
Parks Program CoordinatorJames [email protected]
Communications CoordinatorLauren Jones 724-830-3962 [email protected]
Parks AssistantMonica [email protected]
Office CoordinatorJill [email protected]
County EngineerVaughn [email protected]
Public Works Facilities ManagerPat [email protected]
Public Works CoordinatorChris [email protected]
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Chairman, Ann NemanicVice Chairman, Daniel Vasinko2nd Vice Chairman, David HawkBetsy AikenCary BohlHarriet EllenbergerRon Gdovic, Ph.DJohn HynesDr. Robert KeelerAl KozuskoNancy KukovichJames MenhornJoyce-Novotny-Prettiman, Esq.Jay TararaJohn Ward, Esq.Mandy Zalich
Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB)
Westmoreland County Department of Planning & Development/Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC)
Fifth Floor, Suite 52040 North Pennsylvania AvenueGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3600FAX: 724-830-3611Website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us or www.westmoreland-countyidc.org
“Industrial Development, Economic Development, Subdivisions, Land Use Plans, Transportation, Sewage Reviews, Flood Insurance, Highway Corridor Maps, Community Development Programs, Topographic Maps, Geographic Information Systems, Comprehensive Planning, Solid Waste Planning, Act 167 Stormwater Management.”
Director, Westmoreland County Department of Planning & Development; Executive Director, Westmoreland County Industrial Development CorporationJason Rigone [email protected]
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Westmoreland County Department of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Fourth Floor, Suite 430 40 North Pennsylvania AvenueGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3996 Fax: 724-830-3418
Website: https://www.wcgis.us/apps/public/
Senior CoordinatorEric [email protected]
GIS CoordinatorJoe Frydrych [email protected]
CartographerJames Caffrey724-830-3415
CartographerSarah Keffer724-830-3417
“The Department helps Westmoreland County to fulfill a statutory requirement that all taxable property needs to be mapped to aid in the tax assessment process. Using cutting edge technology, Westmoreland GIS is able to provide a layout of properties, at and below the surface, both past and present.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Industrial Development CorporationDevelopment Supervisor, WCIDCJay Bandieramonte 724-830-3608 [email protected]
Marketing DirectorJoe [email protected]
Department of Planning & DevelopmentDeputy Director, PlanningBrian Lawrence [email protected]
Assistant Deputy Director, PlanningDaniel [email protected]
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety911 Public Safety RoadGreensburg, PA 15601 Phone: 724-600-7300FAX: 724-600-7388Website: www.wcdps.org
“Emergency response, 911 communications, emergency management, and support for flash flooding, tornado, hail and other natural disasters, as well as man made disasters.”
DirectorRoland Mertz 724-600-7301 [email protected]
Deputy DirectorScott [email protected]
Planning Section Chief, HAZMAT Chief/Deputy EMCChris Tantlinger724-600-7349 [email protected]
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Contract workers install a porous concrete sidewalk over a stone and perforated pipe infiltration bed along Diamond Street in Mount Pleasant Borough, Jacobs Creek Watershed. Trees also were planted here and will be watered as rain
and melting snow and ice infiltrate through the sidewalk.
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WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association (JCWA)10 Mt. Pleasant RoadScottdale, PA 15683
Phone: 724-887-8220 ext. 3 FAX: 724-887-0195Website: www.jacobscreekwatershed.org Email: [email protected]
“Jacobs Creek Watershed Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of our natural resources, rehabilitation of the creek and watershed, environmental education and recreation.”
Executive DirectorVacant
Board MembersPresidentMichael Barrick Vice PresidentJessica Kadie-Barclay
TreasurerRyan Hamilton
Stacey MagdaNicole SeeseZack CavalierDoug Coffman
Loyalhanna Watershed Association (LWA)
The Watershed Farm6 Old Lincoln Highway West Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-7560 FAX: 724-238-7681Website: www.loyalhannawatershed.org
“Working to conserve, protect and restore the natural resources of the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed since 1971.”
Executive DirectorSusan Huba [email protected]
Administrative ManagerCathy Johnston [email protected]
Board MembersPresident, Herb GundyVice-President, Daryle Fish, Ph.D.Treasurer, Regis SynanSecretary, Carole WrightHugh Brallier, MD
Roger BrownConrad Bures, MDTammy ColtGary GulaWilliam RepkoThomas Smith, Esq.JoAnn Thistlethwaite, Ph.D.
Project ManagerJosh Penatzer [email protected]
Kiskiminetas Watershed Association (KWA)c/o P.O. Box 83Leechburg, PA 15656
“Dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents in the Kiski River Watershed through the conservation of natural resources, focusing on improving water quality.”
Contact PersonJohn Linkes [email protected]
Board MembersPresident/Treasurer, Genay Hess
Vice President, John Kocon
Secretary, Chelsea Walker
Jane ArmbrustHeather Kreidler John LinkesLang MarksGreg Wall
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WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS
Kate and Lewis Lobdell review a forest stewardship plan for their property with Westmoreland Conservation District Forester Tony Quadro.
Mountain Watershed Association (MWA)
1414B Indian Creek Valley RoadP.O. Box 408Melcroft, PA 15462
Phone: 724-455-4200FAX: 724-455-4201 Website: www.mtwatershed.com Email: [email protected]
“Concerned with the protection, preservation and remediation of the Indian Creek Watershed and surrounding areas. We also serve as home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, member of the international organization Waterkeeper Alliance.”
Executive DirectorBeverly Braverman [email protected]
Deputy Director/Director of AdvocacyAshley [email protected]
Youghiogheny RiverkeeperEric [email protected]
Financial ManagerCharlotte Shetler [email protected]
Outreach & Communication CoordinatorHannah [email protected]
Director of ConservationCarla Ruddock [email protected]
Community OrganizerTyler Cannon [email protected]
Community AdvocateMelissa Marshall, [email protected]
Pucketa & Chartiers Creek Watershed Association (PCWA)
P.O. Box 2801Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Phone: 724-335-9875 FAX: 724-335-9881
President/Contact PersonTony Farina 724-335-1975 [email protected]
“To enhance, protect, and develop the fishery and other natural and recreational resources of the Pucketa and Chartiers Run Watersheds.”
Board MembersVice President/Treasurer,Mike TutoloSecretary, Audrey Neff
WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS
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Turtle Creek Watershed Association (TCWA)
3001 Meadowbrook RoadMurrysville, PA 15668
Phone: 724-327-1950Website:www.turtlecreekwatershed.orgEmail:[email protected]
“To promote the conservation of the natural resources of the Turtle Creek watershed by:
• Conducting watershed-related educational and scientific investigations and/or research;
• Educating individuals, schools, organizations, and communities, to the value of sound conservation to protect natural resources—the basis for safe drinking water, improved flood control, invigorated quality of life, and stable property values;
• Participating in existing beneficial government or academic programs that enhance watershed protection while advancing multi-municipal cooperation; and
• Promoting local interest in the conservation of natural resources, and encouraging local support for programs that correct or improve water quality and quantity problems.”
PresidentJim Brucker [email protected]
Vice PresidentCharles [email protected]
Secretary William Mihalco
TreasurerKevin Kaplan
Board Members Jessica KaneSusan Formey Jason McCabe Kelly McLaughlinPaul Whealdon
Sewickley Creek Watershed Association (SCWA)
P.O. Box 323Youngwood, PA 15697
Phone: 724-610-0829Website: www.sewickleycreek.com Email: [email protected]
Executive DirectorThomas W. [email protected]
”Promotes the conservation of natural resources, monitors and improves water quality, educates citizens on sound environmental practices, cooperates with government agencies and businesses to advocate proper land use.”
Board of DirectorsPresident, Rob CronauerVice President, Ted CurnowSecretary, Jim PillsburyTreasurer, Dr. Sarah Pillsbury
Joe BleehashAustin EchardDarl DodsonMark KillarDr. Tim SaviskyDr. Mark StaufferJerry Trainer
Directors EmeritusEd FischerJohn Mores
Associate Board MembersCraig BarrasJim CorsaleRob CronauerChris DrosteAlyssa Harden
Bob HedinJamie StoreyChelsea Walker
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ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Beechwood FarmsNature Reserve614 Dorseyville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15238-1618 Phone: 412-963-6100FAX: 412-963-6761Website: www.aswp.orgEmail: [email protected]
“Connecting the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects and places.”
Executive DirectorJim Bonner [email protected]
Operations DirectorBrian Shema [email protected]
Communications DirectorRachel [email protected]
Conservation DirectorSarah [email protected]
Botanical Society of Westmoreland Countyc/o 582 Alexander Rd. Latrobe, PA 15650
Website: www.botanical westmoreland.org
This non-profit organization promotes appreciation of the wildflowers, trees, ferns, shrubs, mosses, grasses and mushrooms that grow in West-moreland County and southwestern Pennsylvania. The group actively works to: insure the propagation and use of native plant species, con-trol or eradicate invasive plants, rescue wildflowers that are on proper-ties about to be developed and relocate them to safe havens, preserve open space, conduct botanical surveys of properties, support community beautification projects and activities that preserve and protect plants and the environment.”
PresidentCarol Petrosky
Westmoreland Conservation District Watershed Program Manager Rob Cronauer visits the Brinkerton Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment System in the Sewickley Creek Watershed.
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Conemaugh Valley Conservancy
P.O. Box 218Johnstown, PA 15907-0218 Website: www.conemaughvalleyconservancy.org Email: [email protected]
“Promotes the conservation and preservation of natural and cultural resources and encourages prudent land use practices along the Conemaugh River corridor. Uses its resources to build local coalitions to foster sound environmental practices and to develop environmental awareness.”
Ducks Unlimited7650 Route 30 North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Phone: 724-863-3001Website: www.ducks.org
“A non-profit conservation organization whose primary mission is to create and restore wetlands.”
Area ChairGlenn Merlin
Friends of Murrysville ParksFriends of Murrysville Parksc/o 4040 Round Top Road Murrysville, PA 15668
Phone: 724-733-2770Website: www.friendsofmurrys-villeparks.comFacebook: friendsofmurrysvil-leparks
FOMP PresidentPia van de Venne 724-733-2770 [email protected]
Vice PresidentSusan Munson
“To protect and restore native flora and fauna in the Municipal parks in Murrysville for everyone to enjoy.”
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
SecretaryJordan [email protected]
TreasurerTheo van de Venne
PresidentTim Messer
Kiski-Conemaugh Stream TeamProgram DirectorChristopher Garbark
West Penn Trail CouncilPresidentJerry Seitz
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Greensburg Garden Center
951 Old Salem RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-0245FAX: 724-837-0245Website: www.greensburggardencenter.net Email: [email protected]
“The Greensburg Garden Center is a non-profit educational organization created to stimulate interest in horticulture, to support community improvement, to create public interest in the conservation of the environment and our natural resources, and to render assistance annually through a scholarship fund to students continuing their education in fields related to our objectives. The Garden Center serves Westmoreland County and areas surrounding the region.”
PresidentCarla Rusnica
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
105 West 4th Street, 2nd FloorGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-836-4121 FAX: 724-836-1980Website: www.keeppabeautiful.orgEmail: [email protected]
“Statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful.”
PresidentShannon Reiter [email protected]
Director of ProgramsHeidi Pedicone [email protected]
Office Manager/IT CoordinatorBarb Smerkar [email protected]
Board MembersPhoebe Coles, ChairDoreen Harr, Vice ChairJennifer Fetter, SecretaryDeb Kreider, Treasurer
Directors Ken AndersonChris BarrettJim BonnerRod FyeMacy KeenanApril KopasJohn McGoranJerome ShabazzAndrew TubbsJerry Zona
Directors EmeritusJoe GiglioMark Von Lunen
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
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Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc(PACD)
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
5925 Stevenson Ave., Suite AHarrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-238-PACD (7223)FAX: 717-238-7201Website: www.pacd.org Email: [email protected]
Executive DirectorBrenda [email protected]
Director of OperationsLisa [email protected]
Projects & Events SpecialistMolly [email protected]
Director of CommunicationsShannon [email protected]
Board MembersPresident, Mike Price
1st Vice President, Kelly Stagen
2nd Vice President, Dennis Beck
Secretary, Charles Duritsa
Treasurer, Sonia Wasco
SW Region Director, Emil Bove
“To be responsive to conservation districts so they can conserve natural resources for our future.”
Administrative AssistantJann [email protected]
Leadership Development CoordinatorMatt [email protected]
Software SpecialistNick [email protected]
Program ManagerAmy Brown [email protected]
Murrysville Trail Alliance
Murrysville Trail Alliancec/o 4106 Hilty RoadExport, PA 15632
Phone: 724-325-4026Website: murrysvilletrails.orgEmail: [email protected]
“The Murrysville Trail Alliance (MTA) is a group working to advance facilities and opportunities for recreational trail use in Murrysville. Members’ interests span all types of trail-based recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, and also include use of roads for walking, running, bicycling, and other forms of active transportation (human powered transportation).”
Board MembersChair - Betsy AikenSecretary - Charlie BeardTreasurer - Buzz Wichmann
Donna BeardEd GerstenhaberSusan KarasKevin Wigail
Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC)
810 River AvenueSuite 201Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-481-9400Website: www.pecpa.org
“PEC improves quality of life for all Pennsylvanians by enhancing the Commonwealth’s natural and built environments by integrating advocacy, education, and implementation of community and regional action projects. PEC values reasoned and long-term approaches that include the interests of all stakeholders to accomplish its goals.”
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Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture(PASA)Three Rivers Sustainability Hub1740 Antietam StreetPittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: (814) 349-9856 x710Website: www.pasafarming.orgEmail: [email protected]
Sustainability Hub Program ManagerDan [email protected]
“Promoting profitable farms that produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment”
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
PresidentDavitt [email protected]
Senior Vice President, Legal & Government AffairsJohn Walliser, [email protected]
Senior Vice President, Finance & AdministrationRon [email protected]
Office Manager Sue [email protected]
Coordinator, Finance & AdminiatrationHolly [email protected]
Program CoordinatorChris [email protected]
Program ManagerBrett [email protected]
Mapping CoordinatorHelena [email protected]
Director of CommunicationsJohn [email protected]
Program ManagerMarla [email protected]
Program Director-Trails & RecreationFrank [email protected]
Program Coordinator-Trails & RecreationDebra [email protected]
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Penn’s Corner Charitable Trust (PCCT)
33 Terminal Way, Suite 325BPittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-241-7645
“Enhance the area’s natural resources and build strong communities by fostering regional partnerships, securing resources, and delivering needed services and programs for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Technical assistance and grant management services available for projects.”
ChairAllegheny CountyJonathan Burgess
Vice Chair Vacant
Treasurer Washington CountyJessie Frund Secretary Indiana CountyDoug Beri
At-Large Member Butler CountyRyan Harr
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381Rector, PA 15677
FAX: 724-593-4554Website: www.powdermill.orgEmail: [email protected]
“To advance the understanding of the natural world through research. To communicate that knowledge through exhibits and programs of education. To manage the habitats of the land it holds through stewardship.”
DirectorJohn Wenzel, Ph.D.724-593-4555 [email protected]
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Recreational trails continue to be popular and add to the vitality of our region. One of the newest is the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, which is being constructed in several phases, including this recent one where trees are being planted.
Regional Trail Corporation (RTC)ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
111 Collinsburg Rd. P.O. Box 95 West Newton, PA 15089
Phone: 724-872-5586FAX: 724-872-1305Website: www.regionaltrailcorp.org Email: [email protected]
Business ManagerLeslie [email protected]
“The mission of the Regional Trail Corporation is to acquire, develop, manage and maintain appropriate trail and water corridors within southwestern PA in partnership with local trail chapters and councils to promote opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, education, tourism, economic development, and historic and environmental conservation.”
Board MembersPresident, Malcolm Sias
Vice President Fayette County,John Irwin
Vice President Allegheny County,Donna Green
Vice President Westmoreland County, Linda Boxx
Secretary, Vernon Ohler
Treasurer, Brandon Simpson
Cindy BahnJoe BealTimothy M. InglisClarence JohnsonDana KendrickAaron KressKelly McLaughlinGregory PhillipsAllison PiccolinoRobert PoreGary WandelLeonard J. White, P.E.
Smart Growth Partnership (SGP)
Donohoe Centerc/o Penn State Extension214 Donohoe Road, Suite EGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-1402FAX: 724-837-7613Website: www.smartgrowthpa.org
Executive Director/Penn State Extension EducatorJohn Turack [email protected] Office Coordinator/Grants WriterLeanne Griffith [email protected]
“The Smart Growth Partnership enables communities to enhance their viability, quality of life, and long-term sustainability by providing education and technical assistance, and by promoting smart growth principles.”
Board MembersPresident, Allen G. KukovichVice President, Virginia StumpTreasurer, Kim Edward MillerSecretary, Joe BleehashBetsy AikenTom Beresnyak
Jack BrownJeff Landy Greg PrimmJoseph Szczur, P.E.Patrick ThomasMichael A. WalshWhit Watts, Ph.D.
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Directors EmeritiLarry Ridenour Judy MarshallCharlie Smith
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Forbes Trail Trout UnlimitedForbes Trail ChapterP.O. Box 370Youngstown, PA 15696
Website: www.forbestrailtu.org Email: [email protected]
“Cold water conservation organization dedicated to the protection, conservation and enhancement of our cold water resources.”
PresidentLarry Myers 724-454-9345
Vice PresidentDenny Hess 724-527-2311
TreasurerMonty Murty 724-238-7860
SecretaryScott Minster724-539-0422
Board Members Hank Balles Drew BanasLou IzzoMike JohnsonRalph KoscianskiBob Shusko
Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR)
Website: www.wpcamr.org or www.amrclearinghouse.org “A local, state, federal and industry partnership dedicated to
improving water quality and reclaiming abandoned mine lands throughout twenty-three counties in the bituminous coal region of Pennsylvania.”
Regional CoordinatorAndrew P. [email protected]
Watershed CoordinatorAnne [email protected]
Board MembersPresident, Dennis Beck
Vice President, Jared Zinn
Treasurer, Chelsea Walker
Secretary, Amy Miller
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ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC)The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations. The Conservancy creates green spaces and gardens, contributing to the vitality of our cities and towns, and preserves Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature.
For more information about WPC’s Colcom Revolving Fund for local land trusts, please visit WatersLandLife.org/RevolvingFund
P.O. Box 12 Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-2492FAX: 412-231-1414Website: www.waterlandlife.org Email: [email protected]
Land Protection ManagerJane [email protected]
Land Stewardship CoordinatorBrian [email protected]
800 Waterfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-288-2777FAX: 412-231-1414Website: www.waterlandlife.orgEmail: [email protected]
President & CEOThomas D. Saunders
Vice President/Chief Financial OfficerElizabeth Cuthbert
Vice President, Land ConservationShaun Fenlon
Vice President, Watershed Conservation Jenifer Christman
Board OfficersPresident/CEO, Thomas D. Saunders
Chair, Susan Fitzsimmons
Vice Chair, Stephen G. Robinson
Treasurer, Daniel S. Nydick
Secretary, Debra H. Dermody
DirectorsDavid E. Barensfeld
Franklin Blackstone, Jr.*
Barbara Bott
E. Michael Boyle
William Conrad
Geoffrey P. Dunn, M.D.
Beverlynn Elliott
James C. Finley, Ph.D.
Dan B. Frankel
Dennis Fredericks
Felix G. Fukui
Caryle R. Glosser, Ph.D.
Stephen Guinn, Ph.D.
Carolyn Hendricks, M.D.
Bala Kumar
H. Lewis Lobdell
Robert T. McDowell
Paul J. Mooney
Carolyn Rizza, Ph.D.
Jean Robinson*
Jennifer Shuey
Samuel H. Smith
Alexander C. Speyer III
K. William Stout
Timothy R. Thyreen
Megan Turnbull
Joshua C. Whetzel III
* Emeritus Directors
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Director, CommunicationsCarmen Bray
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Watershed Conservation Program1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724-471-7202FAX: 724-471-7036Website: www.paconserve.org or www.waterlandlife.org Email: [email protected]
Vice President Watershed ConservationJenifer Christman [email protected]
Watershed AdministratorKelly Horrell x5100 [email protected]
Watershed ScientistGreg Schaetzle x5107 [email protected]
Watershed ManagerOhio River BasinKylie Maland 814-776-1114 [email protected]
Watershed Manager Chesapeake Bay RegionJennifer Farabaugh 814-696-9356 [email protected]
Westmoreland Bird and Nature Club233 Old Route 711Stahlstown, PA 15678
Phone: 724-593-3543Website: www.wbnc.netEmail: [email protected]
“Purpose of the Society is to bring together those interested in all aspects of Natural History.”
Executive CommitteeDick [email protected]
Joe & Arlene [email protected]
Tom & Billie [email protected]
Dale [email protected]
Tom Pearson724-961-2219
WebsiteTim [email protected]
TreasurerGeorgia [email protected]
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ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling
355 Pleasant Unity Mutual RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-879-4020FAX: 724-879-8576Website: www.westmorelandcleanways.org Email: [email protected]
“To protect, restore, and maintain the environmental qualities of our county for the benefit of all who live, work, and visit herein.”
Executive DirectorEllen Keefe [email protected]
Program DirectorNatalie [email protected]
Board MembersPresident, Laura KayhartVice President, Michael QuatriniTreasurer, Barbara McMillanSecretary, William McCabeSerdar BankaciMax C. FontaineFred GoodmanDr. Tim SaviskyChristopher SeamanMarcia Walsh
Westmoreland ConservancyP.O. Box 446Murrysville, PA 15668Phone: 724-325-5523
Website: www.westmorelandconservancy.orgEmail: [email protected]
”To acquire land that conserves the rural and rustic nature of Western Pennsylvania. We may also partner with other entities to achieve this goal.”
“The Westmoreland Conservancy will act to preserve land and natural resources, connect green spaces, and help balance nature and development by protecting rural landscapes and woodlands for all generations.”
PresidentShelly [email protected]
Vice PresidentJames Zimmerman
SecretaryRobert Sloboda
TreasurersNicole Smith and Howard Weigold
GovernorsRich BerndardinelliEloise MilliganLindsay PrakstiHoward Weigold
Student GovernorKevin Reisch
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ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Westmoreland County Farm Bureauc/o 961 Keystone Park RoadDerry, PA [email protected]
“Organized to protect and promote farming, rural community life and family life and services as a ‘voice’ representing farming and rural interests at all levels of government.”
PresidentGretchen Winklosky [email protected]
Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s Leaguec/o P.O. Box 383 Pleasant Unity, PA 15676
“Unites forty independent sportsmen’s clubs promoting good game and fish management conservation and education.”
PresidentSmoky Burress
1st Vice PresidentDoug Dreistadt
2nd Vice PresidentBill Volkar - PFSC delegate
Board MembersMike BilikNick Fecko - Banquet CoordinatorJohn KazouskySam RughBill Volkar
TreasurerDarrell McMahen412-216-3773
Secretary - General MeetingHeidi Kozubal724-527-3715
Secretary - Board MeetingMichelle Kozubal
Westmoreland Land Trustc/o 218 Donohoe Road Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-325-3031Website: www.westmoreland-landtrust.orgEmail: [email protected]
”To conserve and steward lands and waters of Westmoreland County that harbor ecological, scenic, or recreational qualities to offer a healthier and more sustainable future for all.”
Executive Director, Betsy AikenAmeriCorps Service Member, Stepanie JellisonChair, John LohrVice Chair, Brian LawrenceTreasurer, Fred BononiSecretary, William Mihalco
Board MembersTammy ColtWilliam DanchukCharles DuritsaAllison FearonTed HarhaiKaren JurkovicAndrew L. MackGregory PhillipsMalcolm Sias
Loree SpeedyJoe RomanoVirginia McCracken StumpTheo van de VenneJohn Ward
Vice PresidentJess Stairs
TreasurerHope Frye
Board of DirectorsWilliam DoneyRobert Graham
Dwight SarverJames Schenk, Jr.Fred SlezakJess StairsAlvin Vance, Jr.
SecretaryKayla Wallace
Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association (WWIA)
c/o WCD-Tony Quadro218 Donohoe RoadGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-925-1667Website: www.westmorelandwoodlands.org Email: [email protected]
“Provides a forum for those who recognize woodlands as a renewable resource and encourages their management for aesthetics, timber, water quality and control, wildlife habitat, plat propagation and recreation.”
President, John Hilewick Vice President, Fred LauSecretary, Terry GatesTreasurer, Tony Quadro
Directors Rus DaviesTom FitzgeraldJudith Gallagher – PublicityJeff ParobekNeva Shields
Wildlife Works, Inc.P.O. Box 113Youngwood, PA 15697
Phone: 724-925-6862Website: www.wildlifeworksinc.orgEmail: [email protected]
“To rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured wildlife, and to promote responsible attitudes about the preservation of native species, habitats and their environment through outreach and education programs.”
Director, Beth Shoaf, E.D.
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College744 Walzer WayLatrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-537-5284FAX: 724-537-5286Website: www.wpnr.org
“Provide quality and diverse nature, cultural and historical education programs and activities in a community outreach approach to Saint Vincent College, local school systems, and the general public; and encourage local watershed restoration efforts through research, education, and community involvement.”
Environmental Education DirectorAngela Belli [email protected]
Environmental Education CoordinatorAllison Petris [email protected]
Education HorticulturistJennifer Eppolito [email protected]
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Associate DirectorsWilliam BaberRaul ChiesaCeline ColbertBill CourtneyRobert McBrideJanet SredyTim Troup
STATE AGENCIES
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Rachel Carson State Office Building400 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-787-2814FAX: 717-705-4980Website: www.dep.pa.govhttps://www.dep.pa.gov/about/contact/pages/default.aspx
Secretary of Environmental ProtectionPatrick McDonnell
Executive Deputy Secretaryfor ProgramsRamez [email protected]
Deputy Secretary forWater ProgramsAneca [email protected]
Executive AssistantHeather Reim [email protected]
Director, Bureau of Waterways, Engineering & WetlandsRoger Adams [email protected]
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Chief, Environmental & Geological Services SectionJeffrey [email protected]
Chief, Division of Wetlands, Encroachment, & TrainingAndy Klinger717-772-5975
Director, Bureau of Clean WaterJay [email protected]
Chief, NPDES Permitting DivisionSean [email protected]
Chief, NPDES Stormwater Construction SectionNate [email protected]
“Provides federal, state, and local agencies and regulated community with guidance on erosion and sediment control, NPDES for stormwater construction and water obstruction and encroachment and submerged lands license agreement programs.”
STATE AGENCIES
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Waterways & Wetlands Program717-705-4802
Program ManagerMaria Bebenek
Permits SectionDan Martin
Planning SectionTimothy Wagner Operations, Monitoring and TMDL SectionVictor Landis
Harrisburg Offices
Clean Water Program 717-705-4707
Acting Program ManagerJoe Mattucci
Operations & Monitoring SectionLynne Sheetz
Planning & Conservation SectionJoe Mattucci
Technical & Financial Services SectionShawn Cable
909 Elmerton AvenueHarrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717-705-4700FAX: 717-705-4930
Safe Drinking Water Program 717-705-4708
Program ManagerScott Williamson
Conservation, Restoration & Inspection SectionAndrea Blosser
Dam Safety, Waterways & Wetlands SectionEdward Muzic Permits SectionNathan Phillips
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Pittsburgh Offices
400 Waterfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-442-4000FAX: 412-442-4194
Regional DirectorRon Schwartz [email protected]
Regional DirectorKevin Halloran [email protected]
Air Quality Program“Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the air quality program.”Air Quality Program Manager
Mark Gorog 412-442-4150 [email protected]
Clean Water Program
“Permitting, monitoring and enforcement programs relating to industries and sewage treatment plants and TMDLS and stream and lake assessments.”
Phone: 412-442-4000 FAX: 412-442-4328
Water Management Program ManagerChristopher Kriley 412-442-4060 [email protected]
Environmental Cleanup & Brownfield Development Program
“Responsible for the Land Recycling Act 2, hazardous sites cleanup and storage tank programs.”
Environmental Cleanup Program ManagerVacant
Office of Energy & Technology Deployment
“Responsible for working with citizens, local government and businesses to reduce pollution and save energy.”
ChiefVacant
Oil & Gas Management Program
“Regulates the drilling, plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells.”Phone: 412-442-4024 FAX: 412-442-4328
Oil and Gas Program ManagerDan Counahan412-442-4006 [email protected]
Compliance Monitoring ChiefDave [email protected]
STATE AGENCIES
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Safe Drinking Water Program
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Phone: 412-442-4209FAX: 412-442-4242
“Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the drinking water, source water protection and water allocation programs.”
Water Supply Program ManagerVacant
Source Water ProtectionTom McCaffrey 412-442-4051 [email protected]
Waste Management Program“Responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, coordinating and organizing the waste management permitting and enforcement program.”
Waste Management Program ManagerScott Swarm412-442-4343 [email protected]
Waterways & Wetlands Program - Conservation, Restoration & Inspection Section (CRI)
Phone: 412-442-4000FAX: 412-442-4242
CRI Section ChiefAileen [email protected]
Watershed ManagerWill [email protected]
Operations Unit SupervisorStewart [email protected]
Black Fly CoordinatorKatie [email protected]
Biologist 105Vacant
West Nile Virus CoordinatorBryan [email protected]
“Responsible for regulating watercourses, floodways and bodies of water, including issuing permits for water obstructions and encroachments; regu-lates erosion control and wetlands; inspection of dams; black fly and West Nile Virus monitoring/control; and assistance to watershed organizations.”
Water Quality SpecialistVacant
Compliance SpecialistFrank [email protected]
Field Representative Conservation Districts, Watershed Management ProgramVacant
STATE AGENCIES
Pittsburgh Offices continued
Recycling & Planning CoordinatorSharon Svitek 412-442-4130 [email protected]
Waterways & Wetlands Program - Permitting & Technical Services Section
Phone: 412-442-4000FAX: 412-442-4242
Waterways & Wetlands Program ManagerDana [email protected]
Permitting Section ChiefVacant
Biologist SupervisorJoe [email protected]
Biologist – PermittingChristine [email protected]
Biologist – PermittingVacant
Engineer – Permitting (102 & 105)Jim [email protected]
Engineer (Dams 102 & 105)Tom [email protected]
Engineer – PennDOT ProjectsVacant
Engineer (Dams, 102 & 105)Tyler [email protected]
Engineer (Dams, 102 & 105)Vacant
Complaint CoordinatorVacant
Environmental Engineering TechnicianMichala [email protected]
Biologist – ProjectsAlyssa [email protected]
Biologist – PA DOT ProjectsAlex Colteryahn [email protected]
Program SupportSandy [email protected]
STATE AGENCIES
A session at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s 2016 Engineers’ Workshop held at Fred Rogers Center, Saint Vincent College
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Pittsburgh Offices continued
STATE AGENCIES
New Stanton Offices
Air Quality Program
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Mailing address:P.O. Box 133New Stanton, PA 15672
“Responsible for safeguarding the health of Pennsylvanians by achieving the goals of the federal Clean Air Act and the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act.”
Air Quality District SupervisorTom Norris [email protected]
District Mining Operations
“Enforces surface mining laws and regulates explosives; coordinates the review of mine drainage permits and reclamation plans; investigates strip mine complaints; and provides support to watershed organizations.”
Acting Bureau DirectorDaniel [email protected]
Acting District Mining ManagerRock Martin [email protected]
Chief, Permits/Technical ManageRichard [email protected]
Inspector SupervisorAndy Walker 724-925-5523 [email protected]
Watershed ManagerJeff [email protected]
Bureau of Oil & Gas Management“Regulates the drilling, plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells.”Environmental Group Manager
April [email protected]
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Inspector SupervisorMatt Somogyi [email protected]
Physical address:131 BroadviewNew Stanton, PA 15672
Phone: 724-925-5500FAX: 724-925-5557
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STATE AGENCIES
Waste Management ProgramSolid Waste SupervisorMichael Planinsek [email protected]
Solid Waste SpecialistPam [email protected]
“Responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, coordinating and organizing the statewide waste management and enforcement program.”
Waterways & Wetlands Program
Field Representative Conservation Districts, Waterways and Wetlands ProgramVacant
“Provides assistance and guidance to conservation districts on a variety of programs, including those which may be state designated.”
California Office
California Technology Park25 Technology Drive Coal Center, PA 15423
Phone: 724-769-1100FAX: 724-769-1102
Jacobs Creek by Stephen Simpson
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR)
Cambria Office286 Industrial Park RoadEbensburg, PA 15931-4119
Phone: 814-472-1800FAX: 814-472-1839
“The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation administers and oversees the Abandoned Mine reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsid-ence, dangerous highwalls, open shafts and portals, mining impacted water supplies and other hazards which have resulted from past coal mining practices in accordance with requirements established by the federal Office of Surface Mining under authority of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (PL 95-87, as amended).” Bureau Director
Eric E. Cavazza, P.E. [email protected]
Environmental Program Manager (Cambria Office Manager)Dean Baker, P.E. [email protected]
Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Design)Gene [email protected]
Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Construction)Roger Rommel [email protected]
Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Planning & Development)Patrick Webb, P.E. [email protected]
Licensed Professional GeologistRichard Beam, P.G. [email protected]
Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Investigations)Martin Hughes, P.E. [email protected]
Environmental Program ManagerThomas C. Malesky, P.E. [email protected]
Chief of the AMD Development & Evaluation SectionDave Leiford [email protected]
Mining Engineer Manager(Chief of the Bituminous AMD Design & Operations Support Section)Craig Treese [email protected]
STATE AGENCIES
Ebensburg Office
Water Quality Specialist SupervisorVacant
Safe Drinking Water ProgramSupervising SanitarianJamie Estep [email protected]
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
2301 North Cameron StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717-787-4737FAX: 717-705-8402
Region 4 Office226 Donohoe Road, Suite 101Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-832-1073FAX: 724-832-1013Website: www.agriculture.pa.gov
Secretary of AgricultureRussell C. Redding [email protected]
Executive Deputy SecretaryMichael Hanna 717-787-5789
Deputy Secretary for Market DevelopmentCheryl Cook717-787-4626
“The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth while providing consumer protection through inspection services that impact the health and financial security of Pennsylvania’s citizens.”
Deputy Secretary for AnimalHealth and Food SafetyGregory Hostetter 717-705-8895
Deputy Secretary for Plant Industry and Consumer ProtectionFred Strathmeyer, Jr.717-214-3758
Bureau of Farmland PreservationDoug Wolfgang 717-787-1079
STATE AGENCIES
Contour strips and a stream buffer help control erosion on the Jess Stairs Farm in Mount Pleasant Township.
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STATE AGENCIES
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)
Bureau of State ParksP.O. Box 8511Harrisburg, PA 17105
Phone: 717-787-66401-800-63-PARKSFAX: 717-787-8817Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
SecretaryCindy Adams Dunn
DirectorJohn Hallas 717-787-6640
“Responsible for the operation, maintenance and protection of the state park system.”
Westmoreland Area Offices
Regional Park ManagerJeremy Rekich 724-865-2131
Assistant Regional Park ManagerJeff Anna724-865-2131
Assistant Regional Park ManagerKevin Blair724-865-2131
Laurel Hill & Laurel Ridge State ParksMichael Mumau [email protected]
Linn Run State ParkVacant 724-238-6623
Keystone State ParkKris Baker 724-668-2939 [email protected]
Pittsburgh Offices
Harrisburg Office
Bureau of Recreation & Conservation
Southwest Region Office301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 234Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-880-0486FAX: 412-770-1405Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
“Administer grants for the Community Conservation Partnership Program and provide technical assistance and resource information regarding parks, recreation, and conservation initiatives.”
Western PA Natural Resource Program SupervisorKathy [email protected] SW PA Region Adam [email protected]
NW Region Recreation and Parks AdvisorErin Wiley [email protected]
Bureau of State Parks
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Office Address:1291 Route 30Laughlintown, PA 15655
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 519Laughlintown, PA 15655
Phone: 724-238-1200FAX: 724-238-5000Email: [email protected]: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry
STATE AGENCIES
Topographic & Geologic Survey
400 Waterfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Phone: 412-442-4230FAX: 412-442-4298Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo
“A repository of information on oil and natural gas in Pennsylvania specifically and of western Pennsylvania geology in general; application of these subsurface geological data and opportunities for oil and gas exploration and geologic carbon sequestration.”
Chief, Petroleum & Subsurface GeologyBrian Dunst [email protected]
Laughlintown Office
Bureau of Forestry“Provide technical assistance to private woodland owners, reforestation advice, advice on timber sales, insect and disease advice; protect forestland from forest fires, manage state forestland for recreation, timber and habitat.”
District ForesterEdward Callahan [email protected]
Assistant District ForesterDon Stiffler [email protected]
Assistant District ForesterCory Wentzel [email protected]
Service Forester - Urban and CommunityCeline [email protected]
Service Forester - RuralVacant
Autumn Frost Laurel Ridge by Stephen Simpson
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STATE AGENCIES
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
2301 North Cameron StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110-9408
Phone: 717-787-8821FAX: 717-705-3778Website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us click on “commissions”
“It is the mission of the State Conservation Commission to ensure the wise use of Pennsylvania’s natural resources and to protect and restore the natural environment through the conservation of soil, water and related sources. In carrying out its legal mandates, the Commission will provide program and policy leadership and support to conservation districts. The Commission will encourage and assist conservation districts to develop and maintain managerial, technical and administrative capability in order to effectively administer their mandated responsibilities. The Commission will administer all responsibilities entrusted to it in a manner deserving the public’s trust.”Executive Secretary
Karl [email protected]
Director, Nutrient Management and Odor Management ProgramsFrank Schneider 717-705-3895 [email protected]
Coordinator, Dirt and Gravel Road ProgramRoy [email protected]
Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramMichael Walker 570-433-2640 [email protected]
Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramLaurel Rush 215-287-3728 [email protected]
Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramMichael Brubaker 717-705-1688 [email protected]
Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramA. Jamie Ulrich 814-946-7317 x235 [email protected]
Air Program Quality SpecialistKarl Dymond 570-836-2181 [email protected]
Coordinator, REAP ProgramJoel Semke 717-705-4032 [email protected]
Director, Financial, Conservation District and Certification ProgramsJohan [email protected]
The newly relocated section of Sherrick Run in Mount Pleasant Township, Jacobs Creek Watershed, is shown here just a few months after construction of a 100-plus-foot riparian buffer with micropools and plantings for habitat and wildlife, both of which also will help to protect water quality.
STATE AGENCIES
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)P.O. Box 189Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-832-5387FAX: 724-830-2083Website: www.dot.state.pa.us
“State road construction and maintenance, roadside stabilization, drainage problems.”
Senior Highway Maintenance ManagerThomas P. Boyle
Roadway Program CoordinatorJuliann Monteparte
Assistant Maintenance ManagerMichael Slope
Assistant Maintenance ManagerDuane Wright
Assistant Maintenance ManagerDavid Forkey
Assistant Maintenance ManagerGeorge McFethers
Acting Assistant Maintenance ManagerJim DeRoss
Equipment ManagerJohn Bell
Engineering District 12-0825 North Gallatin Avenue P.O. Box 459Uniontown, PA 15401
Environmental ManagerCristin Covert724-439-7155
Assistant Environmental ManagerDavid Durofchalk 724-439-7262
Roadside SpecialistMike Maurer 724-439-7374
District ExecutiveJoseph Szczur 724-439-7340
Assistant District Executivefor DesignRachel Duda 724-439-7315
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) Region Office
236 Lake RoadSomerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-445-8974FAX: 814-445-3497Website: www.fish.state.pa.us
“Provides information on Fish and Boat Codes, water pollution, stream disturbance complaints, conservation education.”
CaptainJohn Hopkins
SergeantMatthew [email protected]
Westmoreland County Waterways Conservation Officer, Southwest Region Vacant
Westmoreland County Waterways Conservation Officer, Southwest RegionDan [email protected]
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Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC)
Southwest Region Office4820 Route 711Bolivar, PA 15923-2420
Phone: 724-238-9523FAX: 724-238-5127Website: www.pgc.state.pa.us
“To manage PA’s wild birds and mammals and their habitats for current and future generations.”
Regional DirectorSouthwest RegionThomas Fazi
Law Enforcement Supervisor Brian Singer
Information & Education SupervisorPatrick Snickles
Conservation Administration SupervisorJason Farabaugh
Land Manager SupervisorScott Tomlinson
Regional BiologistSamara Trusso
Wildlife Diversity BiologistTammy Colt
WCO NorthernMichael Papinchak
WCO SouthernAndy Harvey
WCO CentralChris Bergman
PGC CommissionerDennis Fredericks
WCO EasternWilliam Brehun
PGC CommissionerTimothy Layton
STATE AGENCIES
White Tailed Deer
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FEDERAL AGENCIES
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)APHIS-Wildlife Services
“To provide federal leadership in managing problems caused
by wildlife.”
4820 Route 711, Suite A Bolivar, PA 15923
Phone: 724-238-7320 FAX: 724-238-7274Website: www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage District Supervisor
Craig [email protected]
Wildlife BiologistAmy Hess [email protected]
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
“Provides financial assistance to farmers through commodity and conservation programs and makes direct and guaranteed farm operating and ownership loans to farmers.”
Donohoe Center214 Donohoe Road, Suite FGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-853-5555 Option 2FAX: 724-832-9721Website: www.fsa.usda.gov
County Executive DirectorJason [email protected]
Program TechnicianWren Holchin [email protected]
Program TechnicianElizabeth [email protected]
Program TechnicianJessica [email protected]
Senior Loan OfficerKrystal Pizarchik [email protected]
District DirectorPaul Winklosky [email protected]
County Committee MembersChairman, Bill Ebert
Vice Chair, Jeffrey J. Orr
William Kavel Jr.
Todd Frescura
Jennifer Kooser
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FEDERAL AGENCIES
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Donohoe Center214 Donohoe Road, Suite CGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-853-5555 Option 3FAX: 855-772-6235Website: www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov
“Assists landowners and operators in developing efficient and profit-able uses of soil and water resources. Provides soils information and conservation farm planning, administrates watershed projects, resource conservation and development and technical and financial assistance for individual landowners.”
District ConservationistVacant Soil ConservationistPaul [email protected]
Soil Conservation TechnicianSteffany Mellor724-261-3886
Natural Resource SpecialistVacant
Program AssistantJackie [email protected]
Rural Development (RD)
Donohoe Center214 Donohoe Road, Suite AGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-853-5555 Option 4FAX: 724-837-9762Website: www.rd.usda.gov/pa
“To increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. To enhance the ability of rural communities to develop, to grow and improve the quality of life by targeting financial and technical resources in areas of greatest need through activities of greatest potential.”
Area DirectorGary Reed724-261-3892 [email protected]
Area SpecialistJill R. [email protected]
Area SpecialistKaren [email protected]
Loan SpecialistElizabeth [email protected]
Loan SpecialistAmber [email protected]
FEDERAL AGENCIES
United States Army Corps of EngineersPittsburgh District
2200 William S. Moorhead Federal Building1000 Liberty AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-395-7500FAX: 412-644-3593Website: www.lrp.usace.army.mil
“Operates sixteen multi-purpose flood control reservoirs and 23 locks and dams in the headwaters of the Ohio River System, including the Loyalhanna and Conemaugh Rivers.”
Colonel, District EngineerAndrew J. Short412-395-7103
Emergency ManagementC.J. Infantino 412-395-7147
Regulatory ChiefScott Hans 412-395-7154
Resource Manager at Conemaugh DamVacant 724-459-7240
Resource Manager at Loyalhanna DamVacant 724-639-9013
Secretary to the CommanderJean Yeager 412-395-7103 [email protected]
United States Department of Energy
“Manages Financial Assistance Agreements with academia and industry on (1) research and development of carbon sequestration in geologic and terrestrial sinks; and (2) research and development of carbon capture technology for coal-fired electric power plants and other coal-burning industrial facilities.”
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)Pittsburgh Research Center 626 Cochrans Mill Road P.O. Box 10940 Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940
Phone: 412-386-6569FAX: 412-386-4138Website: www.netl.doe.gov
Project ManagerWilliam W. [email protected]
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United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)FEDERAL AGENCIES
Pennsylvania Field Office110 Radnor Road, Suite 101 State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-234-4090FAX: 814-234-0748Website: www.fws.gov/northeast/pafo
“The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.”
Project Leader/SupervisorSonja [email protected]
SecretaryDianne Thees [email protected]
Administrative OfficerLesa Lindsay [email protected]
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry180 Canfield StreetMorgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-285-1503FAX: 304-285-1505Website: www.na.fs.fed.us
“Forest resources management, forest landowner assistance, urban and community forestry, forest health and pest management, forest economics, wood utilization.”
Field RepresentativeBob [email protected]
Forest Management Group Leader/SAF Certified ForesterKaren J. Sykes 304-285-1532 [email protected]
Physical Scientist/EconomistAllen [email protected]
Forest Health Group LeaderRick [email protected]
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James J. Stossel, MBAFinancial Advisor
LPL Financial6000 Babcock Blvd. - Suite #1009-BPittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-364-6446, ext. [email protected]
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