News

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MWA’s Fall Fishing Festival!

September 27, 2023
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Mountain Watershed Association held our annual Indian Creek Watershed Festival over the weekend at CW Resh Park in Indian Head. Even in chilly fall weather, families came from near and far to enjoy a day of free activities along Indian Creek!

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185 Acres of Mineral Rights Protected!

September 19, 2023

Mountain Watershed Association is happy to announce that it has become the new owner of a large parcel of mineral rights in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County.

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How to filter water for outdoor adventures

September 6, 2023
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Clean drinking water is essential for a long day on the trail, so you should always have a plan for gathering and purifying it before you head out the door.

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Water Guardians After-School Club Returns to Connellsville!

August 31, 2023

Mountain Watershed Association is excited to announce another season of the Water Guardians After School Club!

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What’s up with that water? (Summer Edition!)

August 29, 2023
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The summer season allows us to experience beautiful events like blooming native flowers or feeling the warm sun on our faces as we go for a swim, but sometimes we see things in the water that aren’t so pretty.

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Updates on the Invenergy Appeal Hearing

August 14, 2023
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More than seven years have passed since Invenergy’s “Allegheny Energy Center” (AEC) was first proposed to the community. In 2021, the Allegheny…

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Our Comments on the Nicholson Township Injection Well

August 2, 2023
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Since early last month, Mountain Watershed Association has been working with like-minded groups, Nicholson Township community members, township supervisors, Fayette County Commissioners,…

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Third Annual Yough River Float!

July 26, 2023
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Mountain Watershed Association staff, family members, and friends had a fun time paddling the Bottom Yough with Hazelbaker’s Canoe Rentals on Sunday, July 23!

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First Annual Lower Yough Loop Race

July 20, 2023
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On Saturday, July 15, Mountain Watershed Association, in partnership with the Great Falls Foundation and Wilderness Voyageurs, held the first annual Lower Yough Loop Race in Ohiopyle State Park! 

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First Ever Injection Well Proposed for Fayette County

July 7, 2023
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There is an opportunity to comment on Fayette County’s first proposed injection well for fracking waste coming up soon on July 11,…

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