On March 9th, the first-ever transport of domestically-produced shale gas left the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex in New Jersey aboard the INEOS Intrepid, bound for Norway. And while most involved in this project are hailing the technical achievement of such …
Clean water is an incredibly important economic driver here in the Laurel Highlands region. Wilderness Voyageurs, the oldest rafting company on the east coast, is a top destination in the Youghiogheny River watershed. They offer a great variety of adventures to fulfill any adrenaline …
The zoning hearing last evening in Elizabeth Township regarding Invenergy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant along the Yough went very well. Over 250 people were in attendance; most were in opposition to the plant. The hearing, which began at 7PM, …
Invenergy, a Chicago-based corporation, has proposed a new 450-550 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Youghiogheny River in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. Invenergy is seeking zoning variances from Elizabeth Township to allow for construction of the …
Sunoco Logistics, L.P. continues to bully landowners to push through the Pennsylvania Pipeline Project, more commonly known as Mariner East 2&3 (these lines will be located along the existing Mariner East 1 pipeline). In 2014, the initial phase of the …
We’ve learned that Invenergy has proposed a new 450-550 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Yough in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. The proposed site is just downstream from the recently permitted Tenaska gas plant. Details are …
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 …
This post is part of a series called Water Matters. Click here for other posts in this series. “The grass is greener where you water it.” –Neil Barringham No one knows this statement to be more accurate than our farmers, …
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 …
Clean water is essential for life. People, animals and plants all need water to survive— and not just any water but clean, healthy, safe water. Mountain Watershed Association is dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring water quality so the people of …
