Allegheny Valley Conservancy

Allegheny Valley Conservancy The Allegheny Valley Conservancy is a non-profit land trust that seeks to protect and conserve the watersheds of the Allegheny River and French Creek.

AVC owns four properties maintaining habitat and recreational access and three conservation easements. The Allegheny Valley Conservancy (AVC), working quietly since 2002, is providing assistance to landowners in the Allegheny and lower French Creek watersheds in northwestern Pennsylvania. Our mission includes promoting good land use through the protection, conservation and management of lands impo

rtant to the ecological health of the waterways and the scenic, recreational and economic importance to the residents of the region. AVC also provides public access to lands that we own. AVC is non-profit land trust governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and also with the expertise to provide permanent protection of important natural resources. But this mission cannot be accomplished through one small group of people so AVC partners with other like-minded organizations to further conservation and recreation projects. Most importantly, we invite memberships from those that wish to support these projects. The major tool of the Conservancy is the conservation easement, a voluntary legal agreement between the landowner and the Conservancy that specifies what activities may or may not occur on a particular property. These agreements address such things as timbering, constructing buildings, drilling, farming and so on. Each property owner may make the determination about which of these rights will be placed into protection. Once a legal conservation easement has been negotiated, it is permanent and stays with the land even if it is sold. The AVC currently holds three easements on properties still owned by the original owners and owns three properties in fee. We provide recreational access to local waterways and improve streams through conservation projects. We also educate people on the importance of protecting the ecological functions and conservation value of their lands. Good land use is essential to clean air, clean water and livable communities. Public access creates a connection and sense of stewardship. AVC is made up of local people with the knowledge and ability to provide assistance. With your help, we can continue to work with you and on your behalf in northwestern Pennsylvania. If you have questions, would like to visit one of our properties or would like to talk with us about preserving your property, please contact us. Your support through membership is also appreciated.

07/29/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Western PA Trails and Greenways Summit!
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Scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th – Thursday, August 27th, this event will bring together a diverse group of invested stakeholders to learn about new opportunities and approaches to trail and greenway development and management while highlighting the recreation, transportation, and community assets around Indiana, PA.

The Summit Planning Team is developing an engaging and well-rounded program for the event. Just like the 2024 Summit, we're placing an emphasis on interactivity. Expect more moderated panel discussions than traditional presentations, with plenty of opportunities to connect with peers throughout the region.

Sessions will explore topics ranging from changing trends in the funding landscape to effective property negotiations to long-term trail and greenway sustainability to cultivating the next generation of trail and greenway stewards.

Mobile workshops and site visits are planned for August 26th, with a welcome reception to follow at a local brewery.

The Western PA Trails and Greenways Summit is funded in part by WeConservePA (https://weconservepa.org/trails/) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Pennsylvania Recreation Trail Program funded through the Federal Highway Administration.

Ready to go? Join us for a river sojourn on August 7. What will you see? How much fun will you have? $25 registration - ...
07/21/2026

Ready to go? Join us for a river sojourn on August 7. What will you see? How much fun will you have? $25 registration - bring your own kayak or canoe. More information and the registration form is available on



www.avc-pa.org.

EnviroBash on July 18th, 2026! A fun-filled day for everyone from 5 to 105 exploring and learning about nature. Join t...
06/28/2026

EnviroBash on July 18th, 2026! A fun-filled day for everyone from 5 to 105 exploring and learning about nature. Join the Oil City Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America to celebrate their 100th anniversary. It will be an outdoor show with exhibitors and programs, food and fun!
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
396 Monarch Park Road, Franklin, PA 16323
Just off Deep Hollow Road, 2 miles from Oil City
https://sites.google.com/site/oilcitychapter/100th-anniversary?authuser=0

It is so important to learn about the environment that you have fun in. Please don't stack rocks.
06/17/2026

It is so important to learn about the environment that you have fun in. Please don't stack rocks.

12/06/2025

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Franklin, PA
16323

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