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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

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Donohoe Center Campus, Greensburg

Bureau of Conservation and Restoration ..... Page 30

Commissioner Sean KertesChairman724-830-3104skertes@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Commissioner Douglas W. ChewVice Chairman724-830-3103 dchew@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Commissioner Gina Cerilli, Esq.Secretary724-830-3101 gcerilli@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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 Brooks724-387-1281rbrooks@pahousegop.com

Eric Davanzo724-542-0349ningram@pahousegop.com

Frank Dermody 724-274-4770 fdermody@pahouse.net

George Dunbar 724-744-0305 gdunbar@pahousegop.com

Eric Nelson 724-834-6400 enelson@pahousegop.com

Joseph A. Petrarca Jr. 724-567-6982 jpetrarca@pahouse.net

Mike Reese 724-423-6503 mreese@pahousegop.com

Ryan Warner724-437-1106 rwarner@pahousegop.com PENNSYLVANIA SENATEJames R. Brewster412-380-2242 brewster@pasenate.com

Joe Pittman724-327-2422jpittman@pasen.gov

Patrick Stefano724-626-1611pstefano@pasen.gov

Kim Ward724-600-7002 kward@pasen.gov

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WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

President & CEOJames L. Smith jsmith@egcw.org

Business Development OfficerKyle Martinkmartin@egcw.org

Executive Assistant/Office ManagerTina Petroytinapetroy@egcw.org

AccountantGeorge Appgapp@egcw.org

Director of Workforce DevelopmentAnthony Princetonaprinceton@egcw.org

Business Development OfficerAustin Andersonaanderson@egcw.org

Administrative AssistantJanet Fosterjfoster@egcw.org

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: egc@egcw.orgwww.egcw.org

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 mkukura@mawc.org

Assistant Manager Thomas Ceraso 724-755-5873 tceraso@mawc.org

Assistant Manager John Ashton 724-755-5920 jashton@mawc.org

Business ManagerBrian Hohman724-755-5813bhohman@mawc.org

Manager of Operations Engineering M. Curtis Fontaine, P.E. 724-755-5950 fontaine@mawc.org

Senior Manager of Operations Distribution Mark Shaffer 724-755-5931mshaffer@mawc.org

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: westmorelandext@psu.edu

Business Operations ManagerDr. Joseph Conklinjuc50@psu.edu

Client Relations ManagerTom Beresnyakteb119@psu.edu

Extension Educator/4-H & Youth DevelopmentLyndsey Androsticlma216@psu.edu

Administrative Assistant/4-HNicole McClainnrm187@psu.edu

Administrative Assistant/SNAPAmy Zakrzwskiajz67@psu.edu

Administrative Assistant/Grant WriterLeanne Griffith llg15@psu.edu

Extension Educator/LivestockDustin Heeter ddh7@psu.edu

Master Gardener CoordinatorMandy Smithmls302@psu.edu

Nutrition Links Regional CoordinatorCyndi Fisherckb139@psu.edu

Extension Educator/Renewable Energy & Energy SavingsEd Johnstonbaugh exj11@psu.edu

Nutrition Education AdviserCandice Lockett cjl17@psu.edu

Extension Assistant/Food SafetyCarrie Masterson clm50@psu.edu

Office Manager/Financial AssistantMelissa Batsamub425@psu.edu

Extension Educator/Tobacco Cessation & PreventionVickie Oles vao2@psu.edu

Extension Assistant/PA TracksAntonia Redigan amr22@psu.edu

Nutrition Education AdviserOnedia Swaneyojs2@psu.edu

Extension Educator/Community & Economic DevelopmentJohn Turack jdt15@psu.edu

Extension Assistant/Tobacco Cessation & PreventionEsther Ulery ecu1@psu.edu

”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 Androsticmla5507@psu.edu

Master Watershed Steward CoordinatorJustin Mansbergerjxm5608@psu.edu

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 jscherich@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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 smichale@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Revitalization CoordinatorHallie Chatfield 724-830-3653 hchatfie@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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: wcd@wcdpa.comVisit us on Facebook

WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

StaffDistrict Manager/CEOGregory M. Phillips greg@wcdpa.com

Assistant District Manager/Technical Programs Director/ForesterAnthony P. Quadro, Jr. tony@wcdpa.com

Fiscal AdministratorKaren Barnhart karen@wcdpa.com

Director of AdministrationSandra Dzendzel sandy@wcdpa.com

Visual Communications SpecialistMark Jackson mark@wcdpa.com

Receptionist/Administrative AssistantSandra Donovan receptionist@wcdpa.com

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 jim@wcdpa.com

Landscape Architect/StormwaterTechnicianKathryn Hamilton, PLA kathyh@wcdpa.com

Conservation Programs TechnologistJustin DeCarluccijustin@wcdpa.com

Senior Erosion Control Specialist Christopher Droste, CESCO, CESCP chris@wcdpa.com

Erosion Control SpecialistChelsea Grosschelseag@wcdpa.com

Watershed Program ManagerRobert Cronauer rob@wcdpa.com

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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: wcalp@comcast.net

“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 Walkerchelsea@wcdpa.com

Watershed TechnicianAlyssa Hardenalyssa@wcdpa.com

Nutrient Management Specialist/Agricultural Conservation TechnicianDaniel Griffith dan@wcdpa.com

Plans and Permits CoordinatorChristie Sebek christie@wcdpa.com Technical Programs SecretaryTammy Woodwardtammy@wcdpa.com

West Nile Virus Program Technician/Conservation TechnicianAndrea Halfhillandrea@wcdpa.com

Education StaffEducation Program Coordinator Janette Novak-Mitchell jen@wcdpa.com

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 gmcclosk@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Parks & Recreation DirectorBrandon Simpson724-830-3960bsimpson@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Parks Planning CoordinatorJeff Richards724-830-3951jrichard@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Parks Program CoordinatorJames Burke724-830-3959jburke@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Communications CoordinatorLauren Jones 724-830-3962 ljones@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Parks AssistantMonica DeFloria724-830-3952Mdeflor1@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Office CoordinatorJill Jackson724-830-3953jjackson@co.westmoreland.pa.us

County EngineerVaughn Neill724-830-3966vneill@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Public Works Facilities ManagerPat Stefanon724-853-4623pstefano@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Public Works CoordinatorChris Strobel724-830-3963cstrobel@co.westmoreland.pa.u

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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 724-830-3601jrigone@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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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 Glod724-830-3996eglod@co.westmoreland.pa.us

GIS CoordinatorJoe Frydrych Jr.724-830-3419jfrydryc@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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 jbandier@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Marketing DirectorJoe Sisley724-830-3607jsisley@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Department of Planning & DevelopmentDeputy Director, PlanningBrian Lawrence 724-830-3772blawrenc@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Assistant Deputy Director, PlanningDaniel Carpenter724-830-3768dcarpen1@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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 rmertz@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Deputy DirectorScott Stepanovich724-600-7302sstepano@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Planning Section Chief, HAZMAT Chief/Deputy EMCChris Tantlinger724-600-7349 ctantlin@co.westmoreland.pa.us

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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: info@jacobscreekwater-shed.org

“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 susan@loyalwater.com

Administrative ManagerCathy Johnston cathy@loyalwater.com

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 josh@loyalwater.com

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 724-845-9420jplinkes@comcast.net

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: mwa@mtwatershed.com

“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 mwa@mtwatershed.com

Deputy Director/Director of AdvocacyAshley Funkashley@mtwatershed.com

Youghiogheny RiverkeeperEric Hardereric@mtwatershed.com

Financial ManagerCharlotte Shetler charlotte@mtwatershed.com

Outreach & Communication CoordinatorHannah Spencerhanna@mtwatershed.com

Director of ConservationCarla Ruddock carla@mtwatershed.com

Community OrganizerTyler Cannon tyler@mtwatershed.com

Community AdvocateMelissa Marshall, Esq.melissa@mtwatershed.com

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 victoriafarina@verizon.net

“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

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Turtle Creek Watershed Association (TCWA)

3001 Meadowbrook RoadMurrysville, PA 15668

Phone: 724-327-1950Website:www.turtlecreekwatershed.orgEmail:turtlecreekwa@gmail.com

“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 724-681-2567jcbrucker@verizon.net

Vice PresidentCharles Duritsa724-309-0411chuckdurista@comcast.net

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: scwa@sewickleycreek.com

Executive DirectorThomas W. Kellerscwa@sewickleycreek.com

”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: aswp@aswp.org

“Connecting the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects and places.”

Executive DirectorJim Bonner jbonner@aswp.org

Operations DirectorBrian Shema bshema@aswp.org

Communications DirectorRachel Handelrhandel@aswp.org

Conservation DirectorSarah Koenigskoenig@aswp.org

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: cvconserv@gmail.com

“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 pia.parkprotector@gmail.com

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 Nance724-989-1218nancify@gmail.com

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: ggc951@live.com

“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: info@keeppabeautiful.org

“Statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful.”

PresidentShannon Reiter sreiter@keeppabeautiful.org

Director of ProgramsHeidi Pedicone hpedicone@keeppabeautiful.org

Office Manager/IT CoordinatorBarb Smerkar bsmerkar@keeppabeautiful.org

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

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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: pacd@pacd.org

Executive DirectorBrenda Shambaughbshambaugh@pacd.org

Director of OperationsLisa Suhrlsuhr@pacd.org

Projects & Events SpecialistMolly Burnsmburns@pacd.org

Director of CommunicationsShannon Wehingerswehinger@pacd.org

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 McNamarajmcnamara@pacd.org

Leadership Development CoordinatorMatt Millermmiller@pacd.org

Software SpecialistNick Yeagynyeagy@pacd.org

Program ManagerAmy Brown abrown@pacd.org

Murrysville Trail Alliance

Murrysville Trail Alliancec/o 4106 Hilty RoadExport, PA 15632

Phone: 724-325-4026Website: murrysvilletrails.orgEmail: MTAmail@murrysvilletrails.org

“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: info@pasafarming.org

Sustainability Hub Program ManagerDan Daltondan@pasafarming.org

“Promoting profitable farms that produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment”

ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS

PresidentDavitt Woodwelldwwdwell@pecpa.org

Senior Vice President, Legal & Government AffairsJohn Walliser, Esq.jwalliser@pecpa.org

Senior Vice President, Finance & AdministrationRon Slavonicrslavonic@pecpa.org

Office Manager Sue Goldsgold@pecpa.org

Coordinator, Finance & AdminiatrationHolly Bedfordhbedford@pecpa.org

Program CoordinatorChris Corbancorrban@pecpa.org

Program ManagerBrett Hollernbhollern@pecpa.org

Mapping CoordinatorHelena Kotalahkotala@pecpa.org

Director of CommunicationsJohn Raulersonjraulerson@pecpa.org

Program ManagerMarla Papernickmpapernick@pecpa.org

Program Director-Trails & RecreationFrank Maguirefmaguire@pecpa.org

Program Coordinator-Trails & RecreationDebra Frawleydfrawley@pecpa.org

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: perkinsm@carnegiemnh.org

“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 wenzelj@carnegiemnh.org

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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: regionaltrails@comcast.net

Business ManagerLeslie Pierceregionaltrails@comcast.net

“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 jdt15@psu.edu Office Coordinator/Grants WriterLeanne Griffith llg15@psu.edu

“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: info@forbestrailtu.org

“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. McAllisterandy@wpcamr.org717-497-3415

Watershed CoordinatorAnne Daymutanne@wpcamr.org724-664-8893

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: laurelhighlands@paconserve.org

Land Protection ManagerJane Menchykjmenchyk@paconserve.org

Land Stewardship CoordinatorBrian Jonesbjones@paconserve.org

800 Waterfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-288-2777FAX: 412-231-1414Website: www.waterlandlife.orgEmail: info@paconserve.org

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: water@paconserve.org

Vice President Watershed ConservationJenifer Christman jchristman@paconserve.org

Watershed AdministratorKelly Horrell x5100 khorrell@paconserve.org

Watershed ScientistGreg Schaetzle x5107 gschaetzle@paconserve.org

Watershed ManagerOhio River BasinKylie Maland 814-776-1114 kmaland@paconserve.org

Watershed Manager Chesapeake Bay RegionJennifer Farabaugh 814-696-9356 jfarabaugh@paconserve.org

Westmoreland Bird and Nature Club233 Old Route 711Stahlstown, PA 15678

Phone: 724-593-3543Website: www.wbnc.netEmail: otusasio@ihtot..com

“Purpose of the Society is to bring together those interested in all aspects of Natural History.”

Executive CommitteeDick Byers724-593-3543otusasio@lhtot.com

Joe & Arlene Kalinowski724-872-9149jekawk@earthlink.net

Tom & Billie Moser724-325-1946dewey4301@yahoo.com

Dale Matuza724-327-0826dmmatuza@comcast.net

Tom Pearson724-961-2219

WebsiteTim Vechter724-537-2532tdvechter@gmail.com

TreasurerGeorgia Shalekgshalek@gmail.com

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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: info@westmorelandcleanways.org

“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 ekeefe@westmorelandcleanways.org

Program DirectorNatalie Reesenreese@westmorelandcleanways.org

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: contact@westmorelandconservancy.org

”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 Tichy412-951-0601wcnewsletter@comcast.net

Vice PresidentJames Zimmerman

SecretaryRobert Sloboda

TreasurersNicole Smith and Howard Weigold

GovernorsRich BerndardinelliEloise MilliganLindsay PrakstiHoward Weigold

Student GovernorKevin Reisch

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Westmoreland County Farm Bureauc/o 961 Keystone Park RoadDerry, PA 15627westmorelandcountyfarmbureau@gmail.com

“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 412-610-4966gawinklosky@gmail.com

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: westmorelandlandtrust@gmail.com

”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: jandd.hilewick@gmail.com

“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: wildlifeworks@comcast.net

“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 angela.belli@stvincent.edu

Environmental Education CoordinatorAllison Petris allison.petris@stvincent.edu

Education HorticulturistJennifer Eppolito jennifer.eppolito@stvincent.edu

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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 Ziadeh717-787-2814rziadeh@pa.gov

Deputy Secretary forWater ProgramsAneca Atkinson717-783-2950aneatkinso@pa.gov

Executive AssistantHeather Reim 717-783-3004hreim@pa.gov

Director, Bureau of Waterways, Engineering & WetlandsRoger Adams 717-772-5951roadams@pa.gov

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Chief, Environmental & Geological Services SectionJeffrey Hartranft717-772-5320jhartranft@pa.gov

Chief, Division of Wetlands, Encroachment, & TrainingAndy Klinger717-772-5975

Director, Bureau of Clean WaterJay Patel717-783-2283jaypatel@pa.gov

Chief, NPDES Permitting DivisionSean Furjanic717-787-2137sefurjanic@pa.gov

Chief, NPDES Stormwater Construction SectionNate Crawford717-783-9726natcrawfo@pa.gov

“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.”

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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 412-442-4192rschwartz@pa.gov

Regional DirectorKevin Halloran 412-442-4192khalloran@pa.gov

Air Quality Program“Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the air quality program.”Air Quality Program Manager

Mark Gorog 412-442-4150 mgorog@pa.gov

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 ckriley@pa.gov

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 dcounahan@pa.gov

Compliance Monitoring ChiefDave McDermott412-442-5866davmcdermo@pa.gov

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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 tmccaffrey@pa.gov

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 hswarm@pa.gov

Waterways & Wetlands Program - Conservation, Restoration & Inspection Section (CRI)

Phone: 412-442-4000FAX: 412-442-4242

CRI Section ChiefAileen Evan412-442-4127aevan@pa.gov

Watershed ManagerWill Brogan412-442-4338wbrogan@pa.gov

Operations Unit SupervisorStewart Demanski412-442-5807sdemanski@pa.gov

Black Fly CoordinatorKatie Staudenmeier412-442-4310kstaudenme@pa.gov

Biologist 105Vacant

West Nile Virus CoordinatorBryan Diehl412-442-4140bdiehl@pa.gov

“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 Calderon412-442-4318fcalderon@pa.gov

Field Representative Conservation Districts, Watershed Management ProgramVacant

STATE AGENCIES

Pittsburgh Offices continued

Recycling & Planning CoordinatorSharon Svitek 412-442-4130 ssvitek@pa.gov

Waterways & Wetlands Program - Permitting & Technical Services Section

Phone: 412-442-4000FAX: 412-442-4242

Waterways & Wetlands Program ManagerDana Drake412-442-4149dadrake@pa.gov

Permitting Section ChiefVacant

Biologist SupervisorJoe Snyder412-442-4308jossnyder@pa.gov

Biologist – PermittingChristine Phillips412-442-4304christinph@pa.gov

Biologist – PermittingVacant

Engineer – Permitting (102 & 105)Jim Sommer412-442-4268jamsommer@pa.gov

Engineer (Dams 102 & 105)Tom Forsyth412-442-4014tforsyth@pa.gov

Engineer – PennDOT ProjectsVacant

Engineer (Dams, 102 & 105)Tyler Norris412-442-4305tynorris@pa.cov

Engineer (Dams, 102 & 105)Vacant

Complaint CoordinatorVacant

Environmental Engineering TechnicianMichala Hart412-442-4315michahart@pa.gov

Biologist – ProjectsAlyssa Baxter412-442-5248abaxter@pa.gov

Biologist – PA DOT ProjectsAlex Colteryahn 412-442-4266acolteryan@pa.gov

Program SupportSandy Kalchthaler412-442-4314skalchthal@pa.gov

STATE AGENCIES

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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 724-925-5428thomasnor@pa.gov

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 Sammarco814-472-1939dsammarco@pa.gov

Acting District Mining ManagerRock Martin 724-925-5358martin@pa.gov

Chief, Permits/Technical ManageRichard Palmer724-925-5520richpalmer@pa.gov

Inspector SupervisorAndy Walker 724-925-5523 andwalker@pa.gov

Watershed ManagerJeff Parr724-925-5542jeparr@pa.gov

Bureau of Oil & Gas Management“Regulates the drilling, plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells.”Environmental Group Manager

April Weiland814-472-1820apweiland@pa.gov

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Inspector SupervisorMatt Somogyi 724-493-4802msomogyi@pa.gov

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 724-925-5432mplaninsek@pa.gov

Solid Waste SpecialistPam McQuistian724-925-5403pmcquistia@pa.gov

“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. ecavazza@pa.gov

Environmental Program Manager (Cambria Office Manager)Dean Baker, P.E. deabaker@pa.gov

Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Design)Gene TrioEtrio@pa.gov

Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Construction)Roger Rommel rrommel@pa.gov

Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Planning & Development)Patrick Webb, P.E. pawebb@pa.gov

Licensed Professional GeologistRichard Beam, P.G. ribeam@pa.gov

Mining Engineer Manager (Chief of Investigations)Martin Hughes, P.E. marhughes@pa.gov

Environmental Program ManagerThomas C. Malesky, P.E. Tmalesky@pa.gov

Chief of the AMD Development & Evaluation SectionDave Leiford dleiford@pa.gov

Mining Engineer Manager(Chief of the Bituminous AMD Design & Operations Support Section)Craig Treese ctreese@pa.gov

STATE AGENCIES

Ebensburg Office

Water Quality Specialist SupervisorVacant

Safe Drinking Water ProgramSupervising SanitarianJamie Estep 814-472-1921jestep@pa.gov

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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 717-772-2853rredding@pa.gov

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 814-445-7725mmumau@pa.gov

Linn Run State ParkVacant 724-238-6623

Keystone State ParkKris Baker 724-668-2939 kribaker@pa.gov

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 Frankelkfrankel@pa.gov SW PA Region Adam Mattisamattis@pa.gov

NW Region Recreation and Parks AdvisorErin Wiley Moyersewiley@pa.gov

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: fd04@pa.govWebsite: 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 bdunst@pa.gov

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 ecallahan@pa.gov

Assistant District ForesterDon Stiffler dcstiffler@pa.gov

Assistant District ForesterCory Wentzel cwentzel@pa.gov

Service Forester - Urban and CommunityCeline Colbertcecolbert@pa.gov

Service Forester - RuralVacant

Autumn Frost Laurel Ridge by Stephen Simpson

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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 Brown717-787-8821kbrown@pa.gov

Director, Nutrient Management and Odor Management ProgramsFrank Schneider 717-705-3895 fschneider@pa.gov

Coordinator, Dirt and Gravel Road ProgramRoy Richardson717-787-2103rrichardso@pa.gov

Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramMichael Walker 570-433-2640 miwalker@pa.gov

Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramLaurel Rush 215-287-3728 larush@pa.gov

Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramMichael Brubaker 717-705-1688 mibrubaker@pa.gov

Coordinator, Nutrient Management ProgramA. Jamie Ulrich 814-946-7317 x235 aulrich@pa.gov

Air Program Quality SpecialistKarl Dymond 570-836-2181 kdymond@pa.gov

Coordinator, REAP ProgramJoel Semke 717-705-4032 jsmeke@pa.gov

Director, Financial, Conservation District and Certification ProgramsJohan Berger717-772-4189joberger@pa.gov

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 Kauffmanmattkauffma@pa.gov

Westmoreland County Waterways Conservation Officer, Southwest Region Vacant

Westmoreland County Waterways Conservation Officer, Southwest RegionDan Wilsondjwilson@pa.gov

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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 Hickscraig.r.hicks@usda.gov

Wildlife BiologistAmy Hess amy.r.hess@usda.gov

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 Pontillojason.pontillo@pa.usda.gov

Program TechnicianWren Holchin wren.holchin@pa.usda.gov

Program TechnicianElizabeth Humbertelizabeth.humbert@pa.usda.gov

Program TechnicianJessica Hooverjessica.hoover@pa.usda.gov

Senior Loan OfficerKrystal Pizarchik krystal.pizarchik@pa.usda.gov

District DirectorPaul Winklosky paul.winklosky@pa.usda.gov

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 Shaffer724-261-3905paul.shaffer@usda.gov

Soil Conservation TechnicianSteffany Mellor724-261-3886

Natural Resource SpecialistVacant

Program AssistantJackie Richards724-261-3885jacqueline.richards2@usda.gov

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 gary.reed@usda.gov

Area SpecialistJill R. Crowe724-261-3889jill.crowe@usda.gov

Area SpecialistKaren Kuhns724-261-3893karen.kuhns@usda.gov

Loan SpecialistElizabeth Wise724-261-3888elizabeth.wise@usda.gov

Loan SpecialistAmber Harindran724-261-3890amber.harindran@usda.gov

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 jean.m.yeager@usace.army.mil

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. Aljoewilliam.aljoe@netl.doe.gov

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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 Jahrsdoerfersonja_johrsdoerfer@fws.gov

SecretaryDianne Thees dianne_thees@fws.gov

Administrative OfficerLesa Lindsay lesa_lindsay@fws.gov

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 Lueckel304-285-1540rlueckel@fs.fed.us

Forest Management Group Leader/SAF Certified ForesterKaren J. Sykes 304-285-1532 ksykes@fs.fed.us

Physical Scientist/EconomistAllen Steele304-285-1588asteele@fs.fed.us

Forest Health Group LeaderRick Turcotte304-285-1544rtourcotte@fs.fed.us

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