by Megan McDonough Megan McDonough is the President of Protect ET, the citizen group that has formed to protect their community from the proposed Allegheny Energy Center gas-fired power plant. We have partnered with Protect ET to object to the issuance …
We’re excited to announce we’ve received a grant in the amount of $123,543 for construction of a new abandoned mine drainage (AMD) treatment system, Rondell-Correal (Rondell). This grant is one of four rehabilitation grants provided through the Acid Mine Drainage Set Aside grant …
Do you want to spend your summer in Pennsylvania’s incredible Laurel Highlands? We are currently accepting resumes for a summer intern to work alongside our Youghiogheny Riverkeeper on projects in the Yough watershed! Responsibilities Sample for our 2016 Swimmable Waters program …
We are currently accepting resumes for a full-time Community Advocate. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor Degree with a certificate or experience in environmental and land use law, be willing to litigate, be enthusiastic and motivated self-starters, and be outgoing …
Dear Friend, The Mountain Watershed Association, home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, is now in its 21st year. Your support has helped to sustain our organization since its inception in 1994. For nearly two decades, we have made great strides toward …
Our mission is to protect, preserve and restore the Indian Creek and greater Youghiogheny River watersheds. We’ve made a lot of progress toward that goal in 2015. Please take a moment to read our Annual Report so that we may share …
On Tuesday, December 15 DEP will hold a hearing on the NPDES (water discharge) permit for the proposed Rustic Ridge deep mine in the Donegal and Saltlick areas. The meeting will be held from 1-3PM at the Donegal Community Center, …
Today we joined Waterkeeper Alliance, ForestEthics and a national network of Waterkeeper organizations today in releasing a new investigative report exploring the condition of our nation’s rail infrastructure. From July – September 2015, Waterkeepers from across the country documented the structural …
Join us on Thursday, November 19th at Falls City Pub and Restaurant for the 7th annual Yough Defense Party! We’ll have awesome silent auction items including river gear and local art, live music from Meadow Run & Fern Cliff Collective, and …
On Saturday September 26, 2015 we hosted a celebration of the Indian Creek watershed featuring a Children’s Fishing Event and Duck Race at C.W. Resh Park in Indian Head PA. In its seventh year the event attracted over 60 children and their …
