Join Conemaugh Valley Conservancy (CVC) in our mission to protect and restore the health and beauty of the Kiski-Conemaugh River Valley and to strengthen the connection between the land and it’s people. With your help, we’re breathing new life into forgotten railroads and neglected streams and rivers throughout South Western Pennsylvania.
We serve portions of Armstrong, Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties.
Make a Difference.
Connect with CVC in a way that make sense for you.
When you join CVC, you initiate change. You’ll get our newsletter, access to exclusive CVC outings, and more.
If you share our passion for Nature, consider helping us with trail cleanup, water sampling, or lend us a hand at a CVC event.
Explore
Build awareness for CVC. Take a walk through the woods. Ride your bike on a trail. Paddle downriver. Discover the CVC world & share your experience.
“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” – Aldo Leopold
A Race Like No Other
Mark your calendars! The next West Penn Trail Triathlon is set for October 8, 2022. In this adventure race, you’ll kayak, bike, and run your way over river and trail in beautiful, Historic Saltsburg. Join solo or bring your team of 2 to 3!
The Sojourn is Back!
June 2-5, 2022: Make friends and connect with Nature on this epic four-day river adventure. We’ll paddle 44-miles from Johnstown to Apollo, through the deep ravines and river gorges of the Kiski-Conemaugh River Valley, camping as we go. Make it a weekend or join us for the day of your choosing. We will be following Covid-19 guidelines.