To report pollution in the Yough River watershed please contact Eric, the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper at Eric@mtwatershed.com. We investigate citizen complaints. You may remain anonymous if you wish, but providing contact information will assist us in investigating your complaint and providing appropriate follow-up.
To report an emergency please use the following contact information:
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: 412-442-4000 or visit DEP’s Report an Incident page. You can send written complaints to Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. *Ask for your complaint number and record it for easier follow-up.
- You can also file an online complaint using DEP’s online form. We recommend following this up with a phone call or letter.
- Environmental Protection Agency: 877-919-4372
- Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: 1-855-FISH-KILL (1-855-347-4545)
- To do your own water sampling see this list of Accredited PA-DEP Laboratories.