2004 – Paul Heyworth
Promoter of Thought and Action
Paul Heyworth, born and raised on a farm in New England, settled in Greensburg, PA during the early 1960s to raise his family. As a talented newspaperman whose niche was the editorial side, Paul got thousands of people thinking and talking about conservation. Friendly and bold, he delighted in sparking lively discussions about conservation issues and ethics. He raised hard questions, challenged core beliefs, and championed new perspectives. Paul served the Westmoreland Conservation District as Vice Chairman from 1968-1970 and as an Associate Director from 1975-2004. For the District, he promoted a strong, positive media relationship and the development of professional communication tools. His work helped create new conservation advocates, generate financial support, and create public policies that benefited the Westmoreland Conservation District and districts across Pennsylvania. His passion for conservation and the environment energized others to take action to promote stable soil, clean streams, productive farms, healthy forests, and sustainable communities.