We’re so happy to announce that while we still have a bit of work to do on the approaches, the Donegal bridge itself is finished and ride-able! This important link will connect the Blair Brothers Trail and the Route 31/381 intersection …
Right to Know Victory!
The Norwin Environmental Stewardship Team (“NEST”), with the assistance of MWA, prevailed on Friday, September 26th in its appeal of North Huntington Township’s (“NHT”) denial of several of NEST’s right-to-know requests. NHT denied requests filed by NEST seeking documents related …
MWA Announces the Distribution of Funds to Grassroots Efforts, Empowering Change
Oftentimes, social change can be a slow and gradual process that could test the patience of a one-hundred year old tree. Today, Mountain Watershed Association forges onward by announcing the distribution of Direct Support Funds to grassroots organizations and individuals …
LCT Withdraws Rustic Ridge Deep Mine Application
We have good news this morning! LCT has withdrawn the Rustic Ridge #1 underground coal mine application for the Donegal/Saltlick & Champion Creek areas. While LCT will now have to re-apply, we know they intend to do so, so this is …
Donegal Bridge Under Construction
We’re pleased to announce construction on the Donegal Bridge has begun! This long awaited link in the Indian Creek Valley Trail will allow riders to travel between Champion and the Donegal Extension and Route 381/Blair Brothers Trail. As you can …
OSM Actions on Curry Mine Affirmed
On September 8, Administrative Law Judge Harvey Sweitzer with the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a decision on Amerikohl’s request for review of the Office of Surface Mining’s cessation order requiring that the Curry mine site be stabilized after extensive …
Children’s Fishing Day and Rubber Duck Race Planned October 4
Mountain Watershed Association is hosting a free children’s fishing day and a Rubber Ducky Race fundraiser on Saturday October 4, 2014 at Resh Park in Indian Head, PA. The fun starts at 10:00 a.m. when the fishing starts. Kids ages …
Swimmable Waters Update
Our August round of E. coli sampling at popular swimming holes around the watershed is complete. We’re happy to say that the vast majority of sites we’re sampling are safe for swimming, so get out there and enjoy the rest …
Gas-fired power plant proposed along the Yough River
Sign the Petition & Comment on Air Quality Permit Application Tenaska is seeking to construct a gas-fired power plant in Westmoreland County that will discharge toxins directly into the Youghiogheny River, and that will use 5 million gallons of water …
MWA Announces Creation of Direct Support Fund
Today we’re pleased to announce the launch of our Direct Support Fund. Through this project we can provide small amounts of money to grassroots groups and advocates working toward social change in the shalefields. Over the past few years we’ve …