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We advocate to prevent continued impacts to the watershed primarily caused by fossil fuel extraction.
Learn about how we are pursuing on-the-ground restoration of past environmental damages.
We help to create and enhance recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors.
About MWA
Mountain Watershed Association's mission is to protect, preserve and restore the Youghiogheny River watershed and its broader communities through conservation, recreation, education, and advocacy. We pursue on-the-ground restoration of past environmental damages while we advocate to protect the watershed from new sources of pollution, primarily caused by fossil fuel development.
Stories of the River
In watersheds every action affects the entire system. We work towards a world where our communities and decision-makers learn from watersheds and act as if what affects one of us affects all of us.
Direct Support Fund
APPLY TO MWA'S DIRECT SUPPORT FUND!
The Direct Support Fund provides small grants to grassroots groups and advocates working toward social change on environmental justice, shale gas and petrochemical issues.
Direct Support Fund
APPLY TO MWA'S DIRECT SUPPORT FUND!
The Direct Support Fund provides small grants to grassroots groups and advocates working toward social change on environmental justice, shale gas and petrochemical issues.
Support Our Conservation and Advocacy Work
LAND CONSERVATION
Mountain Watershed Association protects, conserves and restores land and water for the diversity of the region’s plants, animals and their ecosystems.
RUSTIC RIDGE COAL MINE
Stop the Rustic Ridge Deep Mine Expansion
GORGE WASHOUT TRAIL PROJECT
Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) is exploring options for fixing the 2021 wash out on the gorge section of the Indian Creek Valley Trail.
Support Our Conservation and Advocacy Work
LAND CONSERVATION
Mountain Watershed Association protects, conserves and restores land and water for the diversity of the region’s plants, animals and their ecosystems.
RUSTIC RIDGE COAL MINE
Stop the Rustic Ridge Deep Mine Expansion
GORGE WASHOUT TRAIL PROJECT
Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) is exploring options for fixing the 2021 wash out on the gorge section of the Indian Creek Valley Trail.