Posts by Melissa Marshall
MWA protects streams while coal mine appeal moves forward
Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) and LCT Energy, LP (LCT) have reached a “Joint Stipulation as Alternative to Supersedeas” in MWA’s ongoing appeal of the Rustic Ridge #1 mine expansion. This…
Read MoreDEP rejects petition to protect the Laurel Highlands; MWA appeals
On Friday, March 22, 2024, Mountain Watershed Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Environmental Protection’s rejection of the non-profit’s “Unsuitable for Mining” Petition, which could protect 11,000 acres…
Read MoreDo You Live Near a Fracking Waste Site And Have Something To Say About It?
On March 20, 2021, the Department of Environmental Protection released 49 residual waste permits, which are now up for public comment. These permits are for facilities that store and process…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Proposed Coal Activity in South Huntington
On February 3, 2020 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a virtual meeting where residents can voice their concerns about a Government Financed Construction Contract (GFCC) project that…
Read MoreMWA Releases Report on August Settlement Regarding Mariner East 2 Pipeline Permits
In February of 2017, Mountain Watershed Association (MWA), Clean Air Council (CAC) and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) filed a legal appeal of the Mariner East 2 permits issued by the Department…
Read MoreMWA Appeals Rustic Ridge Deep Mine Permit
Today, we filed an appeal of the issuance of a permit for LCT Energy LLC’s Rustic Ridge #1 mine with the Environmental Hearing Board. The Rustic Ridge deep mine, located…
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