Posts by Krissy Kasserman
Stream Protection Rule Hearing Scheduled on September 10
The Office of Surface Mining has proposed a new Stream Protection Rule that could protect more than 6,000 miles of streams from the impacts of both surface and underground coal mining.…
Read MoreCurry Mine Update:Â MWA Files Amicus Brief
On July 17, 2015, MWA filed an amicus, or friend of the court, brief with the Interior Board of Land Appeals (“IBLA”).  This marks the next step in our continued…
Read MoreDEP Issues Permits for Gas-Fired Power Plant Along Yough
On April 1, 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) issued approvals for Tenaska’s natural gas-fired power plant (the “Westmoreland Generating Station”) along the Youghiogheny River in South Huntingdon…
Read MoreDo you live in a bomb train evacuation zone?
The dangers of transporting crude oil by rail are now well known following high profile and fiery derailments in Lynchburg, Virginia; Fayette County, West Virginia; and tragically, Lac-MĂ©gantic, Quebec. Trains…
Read MorePublic Provides Input on Proposed Tenaska Gas Plant
At the formal public hearing on February 11th, residents provided testimony on a number of concerns regarding the combined NPDES and Air Quality Plan Permits for a proposed gas-fired power…
Read MoreJoin us on 11/20 for the 2014 Yough Defense Party!
Mark your calendar for the 2014 Yough Defense Party! Join us for great food & drinks, silent auction items including handmade and local art and lots of river gear (see full…
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