Posts by Colleen O'Neil
Productive Volunteer Days on the ICV Trail!
We’d like to give a big shout-out to our recent volunteers who helped with some projects on the Indian Creek Valley Trail! Before the ICV Trail 5k, a crew from…
Read MoreParadise Lost: Lead contamination found in Blue Hole Creek
Heavy metal contamination (including lead) has been found in Blue Hole Creek, Forbes State Forest, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Blue Hole Creek originates from the top of Laurel Ridge near Seven…
Read MoreAction for Earth Day!
Ā This Earth Day, join community members from the Yukon, PA area, along with Mountain Watershed Association, at the Yukon Fire Hall located at 124 Hwy St, Yukon, PA 15698 at…
Read MorePA DEP Issues Coal Mine Expansion in the Heart of the Laurel Highlands
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued the permit to allow LCT Energy to expand their underground coal mining operations by 1452 acres. The mining area will expand under…
Read MoreHere, Then Gone: Essential Ephemerals in the Yough Watershed
Spring is an exciting time to be in nature. Every time I go outside, it feels like something new is popping up. Even the sides of the road, still half-covered…
Read MoreSigns of Spring in the Yough Watershed
Happy March! The clocks have changed, and the long, dark days of winter are officially over. Even though there might be some springtime snow storms in our future, weā€™re ready…
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