Protect PT (Penn-Trafford) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to safeguard the safety, security, and overall well-being of residents in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. Established in 2014, Protect PT is a grassroots community-based organization committed to protecting the community from the detrimental environmental effects of fossil fuel activity. Their work encompasses education, advocacy, and mentorship to ensure that residents can uphold their economic, environmental, and legal rights.

Protect PT aims to extend their support to other communities in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region facing similar challenges related to unconventional gas development and associated infrastructure. As part of their mentorship program, they provide educational assistance, resources, and guidance to individuals and groups who seek social change in their own communities. They can help with organizing groups, participating in the local process, and empowering communities for social change.

Protect PT also collaborates with other organizations to assist groups in achieving their goals. Supported by community donations and organizations like The Heinz Endowments, 11th Hour Project, and the Environmental Defense Fund, Protect PT strives to create cleaner and healthier communities. Contact them at their office in Harrison City, PA, or visit their website for more information, to make a complaint, or to contribute to their cause