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Posts by Krissy Kasserman

Upstream, Downstream: Making the Case for Protection

By Krissy Kasserman | February 17, 2016 | 3

Invenergy, a Chicago-based corporation, has proposed a new 450-550 megawattĀ natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Youghiogheny River in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. Invenergy is seeking zoning…

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Second gas plant proposed along Yough

By Krissy Kasserman | January 28, 2016 | 0

We’ve learned that Invenergy has proposed a new 450-550 megawattĀ natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Yough in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. The proposed site is just…

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MWA Receives Funds to Continue Swimmable Waters Project in 2016

By Krissy Kasserman | December 8, 2015 | 0

We’re pleased to announce we’ve recently received $25,000 from The Pittsburgh Foundation to support our 2016 Swimmable Waters project. Ā Included in this project are funds to construct an in-house laboratory…

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Join us November 19th for our Yough Defense Party!

By Krissy Kasserman | November 18, 2015 | 0

On November 19th, join us at the Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle for our 7th annual Yough Defense Party!Ā  This event is the single largest fundraiser for our Yough Defense…

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Organizers Summit held for landowners along Mariner East Pipelines

By Krissy Kasserman | November 12, 2015 | 0

The first gathering of landowners along the route of the Mariner East Pipelines took place on November 7th in Carlisle, PA. The Mariner East Organizers Summit, a joint effort between…

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MWA Testifies at OSM Stream Protection Hearing

By Krissy Kasserman | September 11, 2015 | 0

Last night’s Stream Protection Rule hearing in Pittsburgh was a big organizing success for us and partners at Center for Coalfield Justice and Sierra Club (and check out our awesome…

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Curious how to say the name of the river? It's pronounced "yawk-a-gainey" or simply the "yawk." "Youghiogheny" is a Lenape word that means "water following in a contrary direction."

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