Summary: WPCAMR is the statewide peer technical network for Pennsylvania’s AML/AMD practitioners. Based in Luxor (Westmoreland County), WPCAMR connects watershed organizations, conservation districts, agencies, and researchers working on abandoned mine reclamation and acid mine drainage treatment across the Commonwealth. It is one of the most important sources of practitioner-to-practitioner technical knowledge in the PA AML network.
Role in the PA AML Network #
WPCAMR functions as a coordination and knowledge-sharing hub for the western Pennsylvania AML/AMD community, with statewide reach through its publications, technical exchanges, and network relationships. Unlike agencies that provide regulatory oversight or formal technical assistance, WPCAMR operates as a peer network — connecting practitioners who have solved problems with those who are encountering them. This peer-to-peer model gives WPCAMR particular credibility with watershed organizations and operators who may be hesitant to approach agencies directly.
What WPCAMR Does #
- Technical information exchange among AML/AMD practitioners across Pennsylvania
- Publications and technical resources on AMD treatment, O&M, and watershed restoration
- Coordination of the annual AMD and Art program, which documents AMD-affected streams through artistic interpretation
- Outreach and education to community organizations, schools, and the general public
- Networking among watershed groups, conservation districts, agencies, consultants, and researchers
- Advocacy for sustained AML/AMD program funding at the state and federal level
How to Connect #
Website: http://www.wpcamr.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WPCAMR
Location: Luxor, PA (Westmoreland County)
When to Contact WPCAMR #
- Technical questions about AMD treatment system design, O&M, or performance
- Looking for peer connections with other practitioners working on similar problems
- Information about AMD and Art or other network programs
- Western Pennsylvania AML/AMD project coordination
- Statewide network connections and referrals
Related Pages #
- EPCAMR — eastern PA technical partner
- O&M Hub — treatment system operation and maintenance resources
- About the AML Network
- Where to Get Help
Source and Last Reviewed: wpcamr.org; AMLConnect network database (2026-03). Last reviewed: 2026-03.
Tags: practitioner, program-manager, o-and-m, passive-treatment, pa, aml, amd
