MWA applauds the decision of Administrative Law Judges Salapa and Barnes to deny Sunoco’s petitions requesting exemptions from local zoning for its Mariner East Pipeline. In its petitions, Sunoco claimed status as a public utility and a public utility corporation …
For over a year we’ve been filing complaints about extensive erosion and sedimentation issues emanating from the Curry Mine site in Dunbar Township, Fayette County (see here and here for older coverage). We’re happy to report that as a result of our involvement, repeated …
You’ve likely seen them. Very long trains with all black cylindrical rail cars. The red placard shows the number 1267. These trains are carrying explosive crude oil, and they’re frequently passing through small towns in our watershed including Ohiopyle, Confluence, and …
A recent Post-Gazette article highlights the plight of several families affected by a leaking impoundment at the Kalp well site located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County. MWA has been assisting by making sure affected individuals know their rights under the …
The first and second rounds of sampling for our Swimmable Waters project are in the book! We’re pleased to report that water quality in the Yough watershed as a whole is extremely good. Check out theswimguide.org for information. We’ve created …
We have received funds from The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Health and The Environmental Giving Circle to conduct water sampling at popular swimming locations during Summer 2014. We’re calling this our Swimmable Waters project, and we’ll be sampling in areas with high levels of contact recreation …
Sunoco Logistics, L.P. (Sunoco) filed petitions in late March 2014 to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for exemptions from the zoning ordinances of the municipalities to be impacted by its Mariner East Pipeline project. The Mariner East project calls …
WHAT: Community Meeting on Proposed Donegal/Saltlick Deep Mine WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Highlands Hall, Route 381 & 711 On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the Mountain Watershed Association will host a community meeting to discuss the proposed deep …
When: Sat, May 10, 9am – 12pm Where: Indian Creek Gorge, Springfield, PA, United States (map) We have scheduled our annual Wildflower Walk in the Indian Creek Gorge. This free event will take place Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at 9:00 …
Please consider making a contribution to MWA on May 6, the Westmoreland Day of Giving! Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, through this annual event the Foundation provides a partial match to donations made through the www.westmorelandgives.org website …
