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Did you know? One of PA’s top 12 polluters is in Westmoreland County.

December 4, 2024
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Tenaska Generating Station is a 940 megawatt combined cycle natural gas fueled power plant operated by Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners. The power plant…

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Yough Defense Party – Thank You!

December 4, 2024
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This year’s Yough Defense Party was a truly memorable! We had a little bit of snowfall, several warm bonfires, and a whole…

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Five Tips for a River-Friendly Driveway

December 3, 2024

The first snap of winter in the Youghiogheny River watershed brings out plow trucks, ice scrapers, snowblowers, piles of winter clothing, and…

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Fire Warnings for the Yough Watershed

November 7, 2024

To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to dry weather conditions, low water levels in communities, and fire activity, Pennsylvania DCNR,…

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Update on Lottery Calendars

October 25, 2024

An update on calendars! Mountain Watershed Association will no longer be selling lottery calendars moving forward. We deeply appreciate those who have…

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