Cambria and Somerset Counties Conservancy: Remembering Our Environment
244 Walnut Street, Suite 201 · Johnstown, PA 15901 phone: (814) 532-8851 · fax: (814) 532-8852 email: cambriasomersetauthority@verizon.net
Mission Statement Overview Board Members Projects Recognition
                                                               

Mission Statement:
  The mission of the Cambria and Somerset Counties Conservancy (CSCC) is to protect our environment and apply sound conservation principles to the development of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors in the Cambria/Somerset Region.
                                                               

Overview:
 

The CSCC was formed by the Cambria Somerset Authority (CSA) for the purpose of providing environmental stewardship to the natural resources owned by the CSA while simultaneously providing new recreational opportunities for the citizens of Cambria and Somerset Counties and the surrounding regions. CSA owns three reservoirs in the region and provides industrial water to customers while at the same time maintaining a suitable environment for recreation at the reservoirs. CSCC received its 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization status in September, 2005.

CSCC is comprised of 11 board members from both Cambria and Somerset Counties. CSCC maintains a close relationship with CSA; the two organizations work together to conserve our natural resources while providing new and diverse recreational opportunities for our region.

                                                               

Board Members:
Chairman Dr. James Greco Vice-Chairman Mr. John Toth Executive Director Mr. Tom Kakabar

Mr. Dave Mankamyer

Mr. Robb Piper Dr. Robert Barrett Mr. Dave Steele Commissioner Jimmy Marker
Mr. William Hoppel Mr. Ted Baranik Mr. Robert Ritchey Commissioner William Harris

Projects:
 

Quemahoning Reservoir (Somerset County)

  • Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier installed at the Family Recreation Area (Completed October 2007)
  • ADA Trail Construction throughout Family Recreation Area
  • Limestone Dosing of Quemahoning Creek, Alkalinity Improvement Project
  • Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project/American Chestnut Tree Restoration
  • Fishery Habitat Improvement

Hinckston Run Reservoir (Cambria County)

  • Construction of Picnic Pavilions and Picnic Tables at the Family Recreation Area
  • Fishery Habitat Improvement

Wilmore Reservoir (Cambria County)

  • Fishery Habitat Improvement
  • Wildlife Habitat Improvement
                                                               
Recognition:
  CSCC wishes to recognize and thank the people and organizations who have helped our organization to carry out its mission of protecting and conserving our enviroment and providing recreational opportunitieis. The following have given their support, donated money, and offered assistance with CSCC's projects:
 
  • Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
  • Robert Water Charitable Trust
  • Somerset County Community Fund
  • L. Robert Kimball and Associates, Inc.
  • Somerset Trust Company
  • PA Department of Community and Economic Development
  • Summer's Best Two Weeks
  • Somerset County; Growing Greener II Initiative Funds
     
                           
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