The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), headquartered in Pittsburgh40°27′51.73″N 79°58′37.10″W / 40.4643694°N 79.9769722°W / 40.4643694; -79.9769722, has been around for more than 80 years (Established in 1932) and exists to protect the water, land and life of Western Pennsylvania. Half of all the land that has been protected by land trusts in Pennsylvania has been conserved by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and the organization organization is responsible for community gardens in 20 countys. This nonprofit organization has been entrusted with preserving Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's masterwork in Mill Run, Pa. The house was called the most important building of the 20th Century by the American Institute of Architects recently voted the most important building of the 20th century.
Charity Navigator listed WPC in the Top 10 Charities in 2012.
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