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15th Annual Yough Defense Party

By Colleen O'Neil / December 5, 2023

And that’s a wrap! Our 15th annual Yough Defense Party was one for the books. With over 400 attendees, this was our biggest party to date! Mountain Watershed Association raised…

MAX Environmental Investigated by EPA’s Office of Criminal Enforcement

By James Cato / November 28, 2023

This month, the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) discovered that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been investigating MAX Environmental. MAX is a hazardous waste landfill and treatment center in…

MWA to Defend Protective Zoning Restrictions for Campground Expansion

By Madison Hinkle / November 28, 2023

The Mountain Pines Campground, which lies directly in front of the Indian Creek and Indian Creek Valley Trail, has been associated with a number of nuisances and issues for local…

Youghiogheny River communities win! Invenergy gives up on AEC

By Colleen O'Neil / November 13, 2023

After seven years of community opposition to building the gas-fired power plant as well as litigation by a team of environmental groups to challenge its permit’s weak pollution controls, Invenergy…

Preview our new ICV Trail signs!

By Colleen O'Neil / October 25, 2023

Mountain Watershed Association recently received a grant from the Climate and Rural Systems Partnership (created by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and University of Pittsburgh) to create a series of interpretive signs along the Indian Creek Valley Trail!

Opening the Steyer Bridge!

By Colleen O'Neil / October 25, 2023

Our latest Indian Creek Valley Trail project is finally done! On on Oct 17, 2023, we celebrated the completion of the Steyer Bridge (and the trail leading to it) with a fun, community celebration in Mill Run.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Pennsylvania

By Colleen O'Neil / October 6, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day honors the cultures and histories of the original inhabitants of the US. How will you spend the day? The second Monday in October is typically known as…

MWA’s Fall Fishing Festival!

By Colleen O'Neil / September 27, 2023

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!

185 Acres of Mineral Rights Protected!

By Colleen O'Neil / 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.