Posts by Jena Shaffer
Plants of the Laurel Highlands: An Introduction
For those of you familiar with this area, this time of year brings beautiful new life blooming all around us. The spring flowers of our Laurel Highland region are truly…
Read MoreSwimmable Waters is Back… And We Need Your Help!
The swim season is here again! For the second year, MWA will be testing popular swimming, wading, and paddling spots for E. coli during the swim season — May 1…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Dirt: Impacts of Sediment Pollution
Sediment pollution is the single most common source of pollution in U.S. waters. Approximately 30% is caused by natural erosion, and the remaining 70% is caused by human activity. Construction…
Read MoreEnergy Audit Offers Solutions for Greening Our Office
Because of our focus on protecting, preserving, and restoring our environment, it is only fitting that we invest in our future by taking steps to reduce our office buildingā€™s energy…
Read MoreFishing the Youghiogheny
Weā€™ve been talking a lot about clean water and who uses it- but what about the fish?! They are 100% dependent on clean water in order to Ā survive. Ryan McCauley,…
Read MoreWater Matters: Dogs Need Clean Water Too!
Local recreation enthusiasts and dog lovers Jim and Louise Sprowls say that clean water is notĀ only important to them but to their beloved dogs as well. Their three dogs, Charlie,…
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