As 2017 comes to a close we are reflecting on an incredibly successful year for our organization and our river community. This success would not have been possible without your generous support. We are grateful for your energy, your creativity …
Education and Outreach: A Part of MWA’s Mission
As a part of MWA’s mission, we provide free, educational outreach programs to the community by visiting classrooms, scout groups, civic groups, and other organizations. We provide information about the issues surrounding clean water but also provide the tools needed …
Coming Soon- New Youghiogheny River Water Trail Maps
We are proud to announce the arrival of new and revised Youghiogheny River Water Trail Maps. The popularity of water trails is exploding across the country and this project will encourage both visitorship and stewardship in the Youghiogheny River watershed. …
AmeriCorps Internship Available for Summer 2017
We’re hiring an AmeriCorps Volunteer to assist with our Swimmable Waters program this summer! Do you want to work for clean water in the Laurel Highlands this summer? This position is offered through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corporation and is a 300 …
Support Clean Water with a Year-End Contribution
As 2016 comes to a close we are reflecting on an incredibly successful year for our organization and our river community. This success would not have been possible without your generous support. We are grateful for your energy, your creativity …
Lottery Calendars are here!
Lottery Calendars are $30 each and offer 365 chances to win your money back. Winning numbers are based on the 3-digit daily number from the PA Lottery’s EVENING drawing. Calendars can be purchased online, in our office or by calling us …
5.5 million Americans live within a mile of an abandoned mine site
Approximately 5.5 million Americans live within a mile of an abandoned mine site in eight Appalachian states. Nationally, 8.5 million live within a mile of an AML site. Abandoned mine lands continue to impact our rivers and streams and pose a serious …
AmeriCorps Position Available
This position is offered through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corporation and is a 300 hour temporary position ending August 12, 2016. Position will be housed at the Mountain Watershed Association Inc. office in Melcroft PA. Responsibilities: Assist with biological and …
Stony Run Protected, Placed on Existing Use List
We’re pleased to announce that Stony Run, a tributary of Indian Creek in Springfield Township, Fayette County, has been placed on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Existing Use list as an Exceptional Value stream, a designation reserved for the Commonwealth’s cleanest …
We won! Special Exception for Proposed Curry Mine Declared Void!
Today, the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas granted our land use appeal and declared the special exception for the proposed Curry Mine to be void! At this point, Amerikohl has neither a DEP permit nor a zoning special exception to …