PINE CREEK WATERSHED COALITION
In 2009, NAEC saw the need to address fragmented governance as it related to the 67.3 square mile Pine Creek Watershed, which drains into 14 municipalities. Coalition participants include members of environmental organizations, sportsmen’s groups, and business interests, as well as elected officials, municipal staff, and volunteers. The Coalition published an extensive Watershed Assessment/Restoration and Protection Plan--funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection--to determine land use in each municipality and best management practices for the whole Pine Creek watershed.
FRIENDS OF NORTH PARK
The Friends of North Park (FoNP) is a county agency & citizen’s group with the mission of providing stewardship and advocacy for the park. The FoNP focuses on promoting volunteerism, raising funds for special projects, and providing a forum for public discussion on matters important to park users. Core members of the group have been appointed by Allegheny County Council to serve two-year terms as advisers. Appointees act as the eyes and ears of County Council to address the general needs of the park and work to preserve, protect and improve the natural environment.
Check out FoNP's robust Facebook public group which showcases some amazing content from local wildlife photographers! NAEC encourages you to join this group as well as NAEC's Facebook page to stay in the loop on upcoming events, news, and projects.
Learn more about NORTH PARK on the ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS WEBSITE.
Educational Scholarships
The Council has awarded over 30 scholarships since 1977. We believe in supporting education that fosters environmental awareness and the next generation of environmental leaders. Awards include to teacher, student, and general scholarships to North Hills residents for projects related to environmental science, policy, or advocacy.
Availability
Applications Open: Rolling
Stewardship days
We organize stream clean-up days throughout the North Area to rid the region of litter, waste, stream debris, etc.
Action
Interesting in volunteering?