Posts by Eric Harder
What’s Happening with Hellbenders?
The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) The Eastern Hellbender is the largest North American salamander and happens to be the Pennsylvania State Amphibian. The Hellbender is directly related to species that…
Read MoreRecreation in the Yough: Is Bacteria a Concern?
Mountain Watershed Association has been dedicated to clean water for over 25 years. We believe the path to cleaner water uses science, education, and advocacy. Our extensive water sampling program…
Read MoreSource Water in the Highlands
The sources of water throughout our area seem abundant. In fact, Pennsylvania has the highest stream density and second only to Alaska for total stream miles in the country with…
Read MoreUnwavering Support for the Yough
The 10th Annual Yough Defense Party was rather memorable. Weather conditions were anything but favorable, yet our community of river lovers showed up to help fund the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper Program…
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Yough Defense Series
Swimming, fishing, and outdoor splendor! The Youghiogheny River and the Laurel Highlands have so much to offer. Mountain Watershed Association and the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper have been actively defending the river…
Read MoreYoga for the Yough: One Way to Relax When Everyone Else is Losing Their Calm
There are many creative ways to raise funds for the streams in the Yough Watershed, but perhaps one of the newer waves is “Yoga for the Yough.” Check it out…
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