The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Amy Jewitt is an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in invasive species management and land conservation. Currently serving as the Invasive Species Coordinator at The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy since 2013, Amy Jewitt has focused on maintaining and managing Pennsylvania's invasive species data to preserve native flora and fauna. Previous roles include Utility Forester at Davey Resource Group, where communication with property owners was essential for vegetation management, and Plant Protection Technician for the United States Department of Agriculture, where Amy Jewitt conducted inspections and GIS mapping related to the Asian Longhorned Beetle. With a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from The Pennsylvania State University, along with minors in Horticulture, Leadership Development, and International Agriculture, Amy Jewitt brings a diverse skill set and commitment to environmental conservation.
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy enhances the region’s quality of life by protecting and restoring exceptional places. A private nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1932, WPC has helped to establish 11 state parks, conserved more than 260,000 acres of natural lands and protected or restored more than 3,000 miles of rivers and streams. We provide our region with clean water, healthy forests and wildlife and thousands of acres of natural areas free for all to explore. The Conservancy owns and operates Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature. In addition, WPC enriches our region’s cities and towns by planting and maintaining 130 community gardens and greenspaces with the help of thousands of volunteers each year. We have planted more than 105,000 trees. The work of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is accomplished through the support of more than 11,000 members. For more information, visit WaterLandLife.org.