Loyalhanna Watershed Association

2016 Annual Report

Dear Friends,

T his past July, our Youth Conservation Corps summer interns led by veteran crewleader and LWA Board member, Bill Repko, took part in an investigation of the Loyalhanna Creek

alongside staff from the Western PA Conservancy. While moving some very large rocks, they dis-covered something historic - a hellbender salamander! The Eastern Hellbender, C. alleganiesis, is the largest salamander in North America and is known as an “indicator” species that requires clean, cold water to thrive. It’s presence in the Loyalhanna Creek is great news, as it has been over two decades since one of these magnificent amphibians was recorded in the upper reaches of the stream, and it proves that the many projects LWA is involved with along this waterway have di-rectly benefitted the quality of the Loyalhanna.

Over the last several years, LWA has been involved in various projects along the Loyalhan-na Creek and its tributaries from the headwaters to its confluence with the Conemaugh River. Many of these projects take years of planning, and in some instances, years to complete. It may even take the completion of several projects in tandem before their full benefits can be realized. En-vironmental stewardship is truly a long-term investment in the future. We hope that you will en-joy reading through our annual report that highlights some of these accomplishments, and would like to thank you for all of your time and support in making all we do possible.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and LWA staff, I would like to invite you all to stop by for a tour of our new office facilities, bookmark our redesigned webpage, and like us on Facebook! We have a number of new volunteer opportunities beginning this year, as well as a variety of edu-cational programs for the public to take part in or fun events to experience. I would like to chal-lenge each member of our Association to take part in at least one new activity or event in 2017!

Thank you once again for your continued support of the Loyalhanna Watershed Associa-tion. Your involvement has positively impacted the quality of the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed, making it an even better place to call home.

Sincerely,

Daryle Fish, Ph.D.

President

Milestones

O n June 15, 2016, after six years of planning, fundraising, designing, construction and packing, LWA was pleased to conduct a ribbon cutting with the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce for the new office

and educational facility at the Watershed Farm. Surrounded by board members, project supporters and com-munity members, LWA began a new chapter for the growing organization and welcomed hundreds of visi-tors during a week-long open house to see the restored buildings and grounds.

Originally established in the late 1800’s, the 123-acre farm stands proudly at the western gateway to the Ligonier Valley. The farm was the homestead of the McConnaughey Family through 1999 when it was sold outside the family. One year later, with support from several concerned foundations and individuals, LWA was able to purchase the property to protect it as open space farmland. Various habitats including pas-tures, woodlands, wetlands and streams can be found on this single parcel of land.

Working with more than two dozen foundations and other organizations including the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, PA Game Commission, California Universi-ty of PA Partners for Fish & Wildlife, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the deteriorating farmland was rehabilitated to a successful cattle grazing operation and the original farmhouse and barn struc-tures were restored into comfortable and efficient staff office and program space. The Nimick Family Educa-tion Center can be found in the iconic white barn, and is able to hold up to 100 participants for meetings, edu-cational programs and events. We have been pleased to offer the space to several of our partners already, in-cluding Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited, Western PA Conservancy, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Fish & Boat Commission , PA Environmental Council, Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce and Fort Ligonier.

It was a tremendous effort and an appropriate endeavor to complete as our organization celebrated 45 years of environmental excellence in 2016. Thank you to all those involved in this incredible opportunity for LWA!

Water Quality Initiatives

Fourmile Run

Restoration Project

T his spring, the PA Department of Environ-mental Protection awarded a $328,000 Grow-

ing Greener Plus grant to LWA to conduct stream restoration and habitat improvements on Fourmile Run, a trout stocked fishery located in the upper and middle watershed. The Fourmile Run Restora-tion Project is a multi-site, multi-year project that began in July, 2016.

The recently completed first project phase consisted of three individual sites along the stream. An 800 foot section just off Hoover Road in Cook Township was tackled first, where a total of 20 de-vices including log vane deflectors, modified mud-sills and rootwad deflectors were installed. The second site was a 650 foot section upstream from the Darlington Fire Department, where 15 similar devices were installed. The final improved site was a 1,600 foot stretch at the mouth of Fourmile near the confluence with the Loyalhanna Creek. Thirty-four devices were installed in this large section, in-cluding cross vanes and stone deflectors to help increase the stream flow in this segment. Phase two of the project will be underway in 2017.

Monitoring our Streams

L WA’s water quality monitoring program examines macroinvertebrate populations at

10 sites throughout the watershed and conducts electrofishing surveys on five area waterways. For over thirteen years, this data has been col-lected and analyzed to determine the health of nearly a dozen area streams.

Conducting these assessments has proven that the stream restoration projects we have com-pleted are beneficial to insect and fish species. This year, the delayed harvest section of the Loy-alhanna Creek was chosen as one of PA’s “Keystone Select Stocked Trout Waters” and a Hellbender salamander was found in the Loy-alhanna’s upper reaches., an indicator of the im-proved health of this “River of the Year” nomi-nated waterway.

AMD Treatment F or six years, the Upper Latrobe Abandoned Mine

Drainage Treatment System has successfully re-moved close to 657,000 pounds of iron oxide from en-tering the Loyalhanna Creek in downtown Latrobe. LWA conducts quarterly sampling of this system con-structed on over four acres of the former Latrobe Speedway property located off of Center Drive. Not only has this project improved the quality of the Loy-alhanna, but it has provided habitat for dozens of wild-life species including deer, turkey, turtles, ducks, geese, heron and an occasional bobcat or two!

LWA is in the process of working with Upper Latrobe system designer, Bob Hedin, on conducting an evaluation of the Crabtree Creek AMD discharge, which is the largest in the watershed and second worst AMD pollution source in Westmoreland County. Two costly treatment options are possible, and will be ex-amined more closely in 2017. Treating this pollution source would eliminate 2.4 million pounds per year of iron solids into Crabtree Creek and would restore over 2 1/2 miles of the creek and greatly improve the quality of nine miles of the lower Loyalhanna Creek and Loy-alhanna Lake.

The confluence of Crabtree Creek (orange) and the Loyalhanna Creek near the Oasis Road in New Alexandria.

Land Conservation Efforts

Restoring Wetland Habitat

T his summer, the former Shirey Motel property along Route 30 West was restored from a commercial prop-

erty to a beneficial emergent wetland habitat. Originally acquired by LWA in 2009, the nine-acre property was mowed annually to keep down the invasive species of plants rapidly growing on the property. LWA worked with the PA Game Commission to conduct a wildlife habi-tat management plan for the parcel to see what the best use of it should be, as it is part of the nearly 25 acres of stream buffer and floodplain habitat protected by our organization along the Route 30 corridor.

The project was designed by Chris Clouser of BluAcres, LLC, who specializes in wetland design and con-struction. The site now contains shallow water areas that are visible only after heavy rainfall or snowmelt. The fea-ture of the project is not necessarily to create standing wa-ter, but to provide a habitat with native grasses, wildflow-ers, shrubs and trees that will encourage wildlife, especially birds, to nest and live there. This mitigation project was the result of a unique collaboration of agencies, including PennDOT District 9-0 and District 12-0 and the West-moreland County Airport Authority.

The crew from BluAcres planted .6 acres of palustrine scrub shrub wetland, and 1.65 acres of palustrine emer-

gent wetland in addition to native cool season grasses and trees on the former Shirey Motel property owned by LWA. The newly restored wetland will provide ideal habitat for many species of birds including the Acadian flycatcher, sedge wren, willow flycatcher, cerulean warbler, wood

duck and belted kingfisher, as well as many amphibians, reptiles and insects.

Photo credit: Dan Speicher, Tribune Review

T hanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arm-strong and Mr. and Mrs. Todd Simonds , a 24.5 acre

parcel along Hauger Hood Road in Cook Township was donated to LWA in December. This contribution is spe-cial, not only to preserve the property for conservation purposes through an easement with the Western PA Con-servancy, but also because 1,000 feet of the Loyalhanna Creek travels through the parcel.

The pristine headwaters support a tremendous amount of wildlife, from native brook trout to bird species such as the Louisiana waterthrush. The donation will help advance the mission of LWA to protect and conserve the Loyalhanna Creek and its natural attributes.

Future plans for the property involve reviewing the existing easement with the Conservancy to ensure the property is protected in perpetuity, as well as conducting a Wildlife Habitat Management Plan with the PA Game Commission.

Since its founding, LWA has protected over 300 acres of property within the Loyalhanna Creek Water-shed.

Protecting the

Headwaters

W estmoreland County is home to over 140,000 acres of farmland including the

scenic and recently restored Watershed Farm. Over the last six years, LWA has worked to protect the natural habitats on the farm, including estab-lishing woodlands, re-establishing and maintain-ing wetland areas and protecting streams and springs by planting riparian forested buffers. LWA strives to preserve the land, protect resources and educate and engage the community.

In October, LWA partnered with Pitts-burgh-based nonprofit, Idea Foundry, to brain-storm potential uses for the Watershed Farm that would fit with these goals and LWA’s mission. A report that detailed potential future uses of the land was developed to help LWA continue to ex-plore new partnerships with farming innovators and community members to benefit from the farm’s many assets.

Promoting Best

Management

Education & Outreach

T hanks to a generous grant received from the Ligonier Valley Education Trust, a “Wetland

Explorations” program for middle/high school students was implemented for the first time in 2016. Students attending Ligonier Valley High School had the opportunity to get their feet wet in this field experience that was designed to teach students about the water quality and aquatic life that inhabit the restored wetland at the base of the Watershed Farm. In addition to this program, LWA staff led field experiences including a stream study and electrofishing demonstration on the Loyalhanna Creek, as well as several in-class pro-grams for over 700 students attending schools in the Ligonier Valley and Greater Latrobe Area School Districts, as well as Saint Vincent College.

L WA was pleased to partner with two local scouts working towards

achieving the rank of Eagle Scout last year. Danny Verna, along with his family and fellow scouts from Troop 375, con-structed an observation platform to be used during educational programs and wildlife watching at the Farm’s wetland. Nathan Andrews, a fellow scout from Troop 375, began his project to construct a walking trail around the wetland known as the “Watershed Loop”, set to be com-pleted in Spring, 2017.

School Partnerships

T he Third Annual Loyalhanna Sojourn took place on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Over 130

registered participants and spectators participated in the one-day float on the Loyalhanna Creek that began at the Cardinal Park launch site in Latrobe and ended nine miles downstream at the Ballfield launch in New Alexandria. Event organizers rep-resenting LWA, Latrobe-GLSD Parks & Recreation, New Alexandria Borough, DCNR Keystone State Park and Derry Area Revitalization Coalition worked for several months to plan the successful community event to bring awareness of the beauty of the Loyalhanna.

Good publicity and positive word of mouth contributed to the great turnout, with several re-peat paddlers from past events. A new local outfit-ter, “Two Dam Kayak Rentals” in New Alexandria, handled the boat rentals and transportation for more than a dozen participants, which also helped their growing business. At the take out venue, community groups from New Alexandria orga-nized a free festival with live music and food booths.

The event was another huge success, and we are looking forward to the Fourth Annual Loy-alhanna Sojourn planned for May 20, 2017!

Loyalhanna Sojourn

Community Cleanups

F or over a decade, LWA has been organizing two very successful roadside cleanup events each

year in the Ligonier and Latrobe Communities. In 2016, over 300 volunteers collected close to 500 bags of highway litter in the 10th Annual Latrobe Corridor and 11th Annual Great Ligonier Valley Cleanups. The Saint Vincent College football team and several other area clubs and organizations participated in this Keep PA Beautiful registered event.

Youth Conservation Corps Summer

Internship

T he 2016 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew spent another successful summer working on

various projects throughout Forbes State Forest un-der the direction of veteran crewleader, Bill Repko. The college-age interns worked as conservation vol-unteers with the DCNR Bureau of Forestry alongside professional staff during the eight-week long summer program administered by LWA thanks to generous support provided by the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation. YCC crewmembers also worked with DCNR Environmental Education Specialist, Rachael Christie, on a variety of educational programs from tagging rattlesnakes to kayaking.

Participating students were Jenna Farruggia, Allegheny College, Kaitlyn Cunningham, St. Vincent College, Ashley Rovder, Saint Francis University, Brett Ramer, Indiana University of PA, Luke Ben-zinger, Penn State University, and Angelin Tu-cunduva, Federal University of Lavras, Brazil. Over two dozen applications for crew positions were re-ceived from students attending colleges and universi-ties from throughout the state.

LWA has been pleased to be part of this bene-ficial opportunity for area youth for more than 30 years!

Free Public Programs

Twenty participants enjoyed the Kunkle

Family’s High Turr Farm on March 5 in a hands-

on program learning about the history and techniques of maple

syrup production.

On March 19, over 30 participants

attended a workshop on the Eastern Bluebird

led by members of the Bluebird

Society of PA. All took home a

handmade nest box to use at their

homes.

More than 30 attendees enjoyed

an informative presentation and

“owl pellet” dissection

experience on October 19 led by

Tammy Colt, Wildlife Diversity

Biologist with the PA Game Commission.

Events & Fundraisers

Annual Low Country Boil Fall &

Winter Birdseed

Fundraisers

Farm-to-Table Harvest

Dinner

Annual Art Auction Benefit

Fort Ligonier Days Parking

Fundraiser Holiday Open House

Photo credit: Kim Stepinsky, Tribune Review

Community Involvement T he year 2016 was one for the record books! In addition to packing and moving 15 years of

“treasures” from our former office and relocating to a new facility, it was business as usual for LWA’s professional staff. LWA is pleased to be involved with many area organizations, school districts and state agencies, including the following:

Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Integrated Water Resource Planning

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partner Agency Ligonier Country Market Feature Vendor

Westmoreland County Comprehensive Plan WPC Ligonier Valley Advisory Committee

Westmoreland Land Trust Loyalhanna Sojourn

Ligonier Valley High School Mt. View Elementary School

Baggaley Elementary School Greater Latrobe Area High School

Saint Vincent College Grove City College

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown PA Fish & Boat Commission

DNCR Bureau of Forestry

Ligonier Valley Weeders & Seeders Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce

Ligonier Country Market Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited

PA DCNR PA Environmental Council

PA Fish & Boat Commission Fort Ligonier

Westmoreland Conservation District Western PA Conservancy

Committee Participation -

Educational Partners -

Partnering Organizations & Agencies -

Strategic Planning 2016-2018

I n February, 2016, LWA formally adopted a new strategic plan to guide the organization through the next three-years thanks to a partnership with the Hill Group and funding provided by the Lau-

rel Foundation. Some features of the plan are detailed here.

Vision - We envision a Loyalhanna Creek and surrounding environment that is recognized as a scenic and pristine destination for inhabitants and visitors that positively contributes to the quality of life in our region.

Mission - Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed by remedi-ating environmental issues through evidence-based initiatives and educating and involving diverse audiences about the value of a healthy and thriving ecosystem.

~ Strategic Initiatives and Goals ~

Conserve, Protect, Restore and Educate

Water quality improvement projects will help to restore the Loyalhanna Creek and grow recreational opportunities.

Land Protection Efforts will be strategic and impactful.

Education will be a keystone of our efforts.

Engage Our Community

Our programs will engage diverse groups of stakeholders and volunteers.

The Watershed Farm will become a centerpiece of community outreach.

Annual reports and other publicity will be informative and inspiring.

Measure Impact

A revised Loyalhanna Creek Watershed Assessment and Restoration Plan will demonstrate impact and evidence progress toward our Vision.

The economic value of our healthy ecosystem will be measured and promoted alongside key performance indicators.

Enhance Capacity and Infrastructure

Board of Directors will continue to provide best practice leadership and governance.

New approaches to revenue generation will improve long-term viability and impact.

Appropriate staffing and resources will enable effective achievement of mission.

Financial Report FY 2015-2016

T he Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s accounts are kept on a fiscal year basis,

beginning on July 1 and continuing through June 30 of the following year. In 2015-2016, income from all sources totaled $1,284,790, with a higher than usual percentage of grant income, due in large part to the contributions received toward the Watershed Farm Project. Of this total, $1,082,855 came from Grants for projects and operating expenses; $76,585 came from Special Events/Fundraisers; $69,552 came from Contributions & Membership Dues; $44,228 came from Investment Interest; and $11,570 from Rental Income and Other Sources.

Expenses totaled $450,542. Conservation Program area expenses totaled $220,239 among the following focus categories of Land Conservation ($89,347), Water Quality Improvement ($78,562), and Education & Outreach ($52,330); Special Event/Fundraising Expenses were $128,175; and Administrative & General Operating expenses totaled $102,128.

Income

Category Percentages

Expenses

Category Percentages

Grants 84%

Special Events/Fundraisers 6%

Contributions & Memberships 5.5%

Investments 3.5% Rentals/Other 1%

Conservation Programs

49%

Admin. & General Operating 23%

Special Events/Fundraising 28%

2016 General Operating Supporters Individual Members

Lisa Smith Mark Sorice Jane Spencer Elaine Steele* Richard Stuart George Thursby Audrey Tostevin Vernon Ulery Lem Weimer

Anonymous -3 Robert & Margaret Ackerman Paul & Christine Adams Harry & Carolyn Albert Henry & Nancy Armstrong James Armstong Ralph & Karen Artuso Corliss Aukerman George & Linda Austin Hank & Linda Balles Nicholas & Dotty Beckwith Butch & Candy Bellas Kim Bellas James & Dianne Berardi Phyllis Bertok & Rich Lopretto Gary & Wendy Black Anthony & Margaret Bolen Fred Bononi* Hugh & Nancy Brallier Nancy Brickley Roger & Janice Brown William Brown & Eliza Smith-Brown Conrad & Nancy Bures John & Betty Lee Burkhard Will & Pam Burkland Carl & Charlotte Burlas Richard & Eileen Byers Dennis Carns Teddy & Kathy Carns Ned Caughey & Judi Wilson April Cintron & Elizabeth Stickney Joyce Clohessy George & Olive Conte Phil Cotchen* Paul & Anne Coyne Nancy Crozier Bill & Cindy Danchuk Richard & Nicole Danforth Terry & Nina Daughenbaugh Jeffrey & Helen Davidson Bill & Fern Dye John & Kay Elder III

Anonymous – 4 Gail Barnhart Paul Baxter Eric Beam Janet Best David Beyer Robert Bogert Cody Brounce* James Brown Sandra Buerklin Doris Bullens Anne Mary Campbell Kathy Canzano Don Carey David Carlson Joseph Churak Tammy Colt Harry Davidson David Dzombak Jo Dzombak Warren Edmiston Mary Gick Harold Gordon Sara Halt Ann Hewat Rowena Himler Lee Hufton April Jackman Elinor Jaworski Jane Johnston Karen Jurkovic Louise Kline Leonard Kostley Norbert Kowalski Charles Kuchta Latrobe Community Revitalization Program Bob Leberman Maxine Leffard Wilma Light Jeffrey Mahood Janet McNall Mike Meyers Scott Minster Carol Nicely William Palmer Clinton Piper Betty Rahsman Shirley Robb Richard Ross Mark Schaeffer Leslie Serenyi Madelon Sheedy Lauren Smith

Family Level Members

John & Meri Beth Elder IV Bob & Linda Emert Daryle & Caryl Fish John & Lynne Flower John Flynn* Joseph & Lisa Frederick Michael & Regina Garland Barth Getto Michael & Janet Getto Robert Getto Joe Golden Terence Graft Richard & Audrey Gray Harry & Nancy Gruner Gary & Ame Gula Herb & Jeanne Gundy Gary Hagerich James & Barbara Harvey Paula Heming Gary & Lorraine Hoffman M/M Phipps Hoffstot Ronald & Judy Homison Bob & Linda Hoza Janice Huba Steve & Susan Huba Tom & Paulette Irwin Charles & Patti Jacobina Howdy Jenkner Mike & Lynn Johnson Jim & Cathy Johnston Tim Johnston Ron & Ellen Keefe Max & Peggy King John & Cathy Klinchock Shirley Kline David & Karen Knight Steven & Erika Knowles Wink & Rachel Knowles John Kovalik Gene & Barbara Kravits Joseph Kruithoff Tom Kuhns & Teresa Whitener Mark & Lisa Laskow Phil & Gladys Light Lewis & Kate Lobdell Bill & Arlene Lowry Andrew Mack Harry & Libby Marker John & Christine Matviya Art & Cheryl McMullen Clark Miller David & Molly Miller James & Deborah Miller Hilaire & Sally Ann Modic Boyd Murray

Family Level Members Continued

Monty & Marlene Murty Dean & Lureen Nelson Bernard North & Deb Allwine Illah Nourbakhsh & Marti Louw Ed & Vickie Oles Tom & Christine Omiatek Wylie & Marilyn Overly Bill & Terry Palmer Bob & Linda Peters Dorothy Piper Paul & Kristin Poerschke John & Sharon Pollock Post and Rail Men's Shop George & Sally Puskar Jim & Lee Pyle Ronald & Lauren Raimondo Bayard Rea Bill & Diane Repko Jim & Rachel Roehrig Ron & Theresa Rohall Jim & Jo Rossi Betty Rushbrook Lynn Scalise Greg & Raven Schaetzle Leroy Schaller & Lynn McDermott Rick & Theresa Schwab & Martha Orr Henry Scully George & Janet Seifert Tom & Janis Shearer Chris & Sue Sheedy Gerald & Peggy Shepler Pat Slack Jean Slusser & Jim Galik Larry & Janet Smith Margaret Snyder Edward & Carolyne Sparber Anita Staub & Randy Mollomo Peggy Steele Michael Stovall & Judith Daugherty Bob & Carolyn Stutzman M/M Stuart Thompson Joanne Thornburg Berton & Sylvia Toy Paul & Ruth Turtzer* Bill & Virginia Tuscano Unity Twp. Municipal Authority Tom & Ruth Ann Van Dyke Walt & Judy Wasnesky Tim & Susie Williams Cheryl Wood Margot Woodwell Dave Yargar

Donor Level Members

William & Margaret Baber Robert Bell Jason & Annie Brandt Patti Campbell H & Pat Childs Philip Kane* Cameron & Susan Eiseman C.R. & Linda Greene Monte & Carolyn Holland Dale & Beth Johnson Paul & Patsy Kennedy Ligonier Sweet Shop Fran & Nancy Lynch Forrest Spangler Bill & Leila Swearer Westmoreland Conservation District

Anonymous –5 Sam & Barbara Banales Richard & Janet Baumgardner Paul Benedum Vaughan & Bonnie Blaxter Eugene & Mary Jane Bolter Connie Carnahan Marsha Clark D/M Randall Cook* Terry Coyne Tim & Susan Craig Hank & Tina Croft Angelo & Darlene Delaini* John & Lucy Douglas John & Ellen Eichleay Robert & Susan Endersbe Peter & Virginia Fitzner Phil & Mary Lou Fleming Jason Flynn* Mary Louise Gantz Betty Gaston Richard Gibson Caryle Glosser Steve & Janice Gooder John Goodwin George Griffith Ross Hackel Sean & Anne Haines Bob & Cindy Harlan Jeffrey & Mary Kern Hedges Robert & Amy Hepler Thomas Hunter M/M Joe Irwin Kevin Israel* Ron & Dottie Jenkins Steve & Jeannine Klee

Patron Level Members

James & Sherin Knowles Don & Kim Kramer Dennis & Peggy Kuhnemund Jay & Carroll Labarthe Bill & Linda LaRue Ligonier Camp & Conference Center M/M James Lyons Richard & Ann Macdonald Lanny & Annie MacDougall Kate MacVean Ron & Leah Marr John McGinley James & Betty Ann McHugh M/M Richard McSorley Ted & Joan Mudge Rahul & Elizabeth Naidu Gordon & Kennedy Nelson James R. & Christine W. Okonak Al Paterson Barton Pearl Alan & Diane Perer Mason & Margot Reed Marc & Colleen Robertshaw Stephen Robinson Robert Rost Mark & Elizabeth Rutledge Frederick & Susan Schultz Gregg Scott Bob & Marlene Shusko James Simons Ed & Marlyn Soisson Timothy Sullivan Regis & Diane Synan Gary & Joann Thistlethwaite Unionvale Coal Company Valley School of Ligonier Neil & Hannah Van Horn Cynthia Walter M/M Michael Watson Mary Weidlein Douglas & Jennifer Welty John & Donna Wenzel Josh & Marion Whetzel Thomas & Carolyn Worrall Stephen & Alice Yslas Carol Zornan & Carrie Fergusan

Anonymous –1 Adib Barsoum* Gerry & Susan Bennett Bethlen Communities Michael Blehar Thomas Cook & Diane Harshberger David & Carol Eibling Gretchen Elkus Richard & Roxana Flickinger John Follansbee III

Sponsor Level Members

Sponsor Level Members Continued Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited Scott & Stacy Gongaware George & Jane Greer Stephen & Peggy Hasley Harry & Barbara Henninger Henry & Ann Holmes Clifford & Grace Howard Idlewild Park & Soak Zone Ligonier Giant Eagle Stuart & Deborah Louchheim Elinor McLennan Kevin & Debra McVicker Arthur & Marie Miltenberger Red Rock Outdoor Club* Hans & Jane Sack Sean Sechrist* James & Louise Sprowls Louis & Barbara Steiner Dean Thompson & Lauren Schneider Jim & Ellen Walton John Wandrisco

Anonymous –1 Lawrence & Cynthia Busch Carl & Beth Campbell Tim & Deb Cejka Commercial Bank & Trust of PA Covington Investment Advisors Roy & Susan Dorrance Hanson Aggregates Landmarks Design Associates Richard A. Mellon M/M Richard P. Mellon Prosser & Sandy Mellon E. Van R. & Cassandra Milbury Dorothy Raizman M/M Steven Silberman Bill & Gayle Simpson Barry & Ann Sullivan The Eyeglass Shoppe* Harry & Jane Thompson

George & Ada Davidson Chester & Laura Fisher Mary Louise & Henry J. Gailliot Dave Herrholtz Scott & Pam Kroh

Steward Level Members

Benefactor Level Members

Dotty & Nick Beckwith Kim Bellas Chris & Jill Bellicini Phyllis Bertok & Rich Lopretto Alan & Elaine Christianson Susie & Roy Dorrance John & Ellen Eichleay Janice Huba Fran & Nancy Lynch M/M James Okonak Brad & Mary Oliver Marc & Colleen Robertshaw Mark Schmidhofer Rodger & Beth Searfoss Clyde Slease M/M Russell Swank Senator Kim Ward Mary Weidlein

Theresa Wigle Anonymous -5 Sally & Robert Ambrose Henry & Nancy Armstrong Corliss Aukerman Bethlen Communities Bonnie & Vaughan Blaxter M/M A.H. Burchfield Michael & Abigail Cook Philip Cotchen Henry L. Croft VMD M/M James Douglass Joel & Cathy Etchen C. A. Fagan III Mary Lou & Phil Fleming John Goodwin Harold Gordon Terence Graft George & Jane Greer Ross Hackel Sara Halt John & Pam Hardiman Robert Harlan Janice Huba Pam Hysong Idlewild Park & Soak Zone Patti & Charles Jacobina M/M James H. Knowles, Jr. Barbara & Gene Kravits Mike & Diana Kuzemchak Bill & Linda LaRue Wilma C. Light MD Thomas Lovell

Land Protection Supporters

Year End Giving Contributors

Bill & Arlene Lowry Kate MacVean Janet McNall Kevin & Debra McVicker M/M E. Van R. Milbury David & Molly Miller Mon River Dock Boyd Murray M/M James R. Okonak Terry Palmer Alan & Diane Perer Richard Ross M/M Vincent Sarni Sean Sebastian David & Brenda Sherbondy Bill Simpson Usha Singh Clyde H. Slease III M/M William Stablein Peggy Steele M/M W. R. Swearer Berton & Sylvia Toy Unity Twp. Municipal Authority John & Mary Unkovic Jim & Ellen Walton John Wandrisco Brian Wieczorek Annie Williams

Anonymous - 3 Craig & Dawn Marie Andersson John & Kay Elder III John & Lynne Flower Linda Hess Ron & Judy Homison Steve & Susan Huba Ron & Ellen Keefe Paul & Patsy Kennedy Shirley Kregar Ted & Joan Mudge James O'Connor Barbara & Sam Off Brad & Mary Oliver Rick & Theresa Schwab Samara Trusso Shelley Wojciechowski

Westmoreland Day of Giving Contributors

Gifts in Honor Of...

Richard & Roxana Flickinger By Allen & Kate Flickinger Jan & Jack Milburn By Anonymous Kent & Ann Nelson By Henry & Nancy Armstrong Amelia Prestia Zakour By Richard A., Amelia & Richard K. Zakour

Beverly J. Springer By Charles Frye Joan Grote Lynn Johnston Latrobe Specialty Metals Gloria Mongelluzzo Riggs Industries & Subsidiaries D. Mike McGinley By Dorothy & John Murray

Paul Baxter Richard Byers Bill & Cindy Danchuk Gary & Ame Gula Rowena Himler Gary & Lorraine Hoffman April Jackman Lewis & Kate Lobdell Alina Mehalic Jim McGinnis Janet McNall Carol Nicely Bill & Terry Palmer Lauren Schneider & Dean Thompson Rick & Theresa Schwab Madelon Sheedy Simpson & McCrady Paul & Jennifer Smetak Edward Sparber Anita Staub Vernon Ulery Mary Weidlein Western PA Conservancy * Denotes New Members

Gifts in Memory Of...

General Contributors

The Loyalhanna Watershed Association would like to offer special thanks to the following

foundations and individuals. Without their gracious support, LWA would not be able to fulfill

it’s mission.

Donahue Family Foundation Henry L. Hillman Foundation Latrobe Municipal Authority

Mr. William McCargo - Tomahawk Hill Foundation

Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Philip M. McKenna Foundation

Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation

Richard King Mellon Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation

Whetzel Family Charitable Trust

LWA would like to thank all members & contributors for supporting our organization.

We sincerely apologize if we

missed your name on this listing.

LWA Board of Directors 2016-2017

Daryle Fish, Ph.D., President Herbert Gundy, Vice President

William Repko, Secretary Patricia Slack, Treasurer

Ormond Bellas

William Danchuk Richard Danforth

Gary Gula Wink Knowles

Wilma Light, Ph.D. George Seifert

Christopher Sheedy Thomas Smith Regis Synan

Gary Thistlethwaite

LWA Staff

Susan L. Huba, Executive Director Josh Penatzer, Project Manager

Cathy S. Johnston, Admin. Manager

Loyalhanna Watershed Association The Watershed Farm

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