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…
Springs are a natural source of fresh, cold, flowing water that have undoubtedly attracted humans to them for millennia. Entire communities have been formed around springs, and many homes built…
Mountain Watershed Association has started to track nurdle pollution in our waterways, establishing a baseline of testing this fall.
This year will be the 12th Annual Yough Defense Party. The party started with an idea by  Ohiopyle’s own Scott Bortree. “Can we buy a keg to raise money…
MWA continues to offer support to the concerned community Over the past several months, residents have contacted MWA and relayed concerns about issues such as: odors, water loss from residential…
On Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm EST, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual hearing on their proposed Corrective Action Permit for MAX Environmental Technologies in…
Since going solar, MWA has recorded our energy savings and earnings in order to present an update on our experience with this renewable source of energy.
We are excited to welcome three new staff members to Mountain Watershed Association this Fall! We have welcomed a new Americorps member through the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps AmeriCorps program.…
Help keep toxic coal waste out of our hillsides and valleys. Join Mountain Watershed Association in requesting that DEP host a public hearing for the proposed 131-acre Shaw Refuse Disposal…
Last week, we were out in the field to do something we’ve been looking forward to for a while: fish shocking with the team from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s (WPC) Watershed…
A whole year after MWA learned about lead pollution in Blue Hole Creek in Forbes State Forest, this once-pristine stream remains contaminated…
Recently, many Indian Creek Valley Water Authority (ICVWA) customers opened their mail and found a “Rate Impact Notice” about possible future rate…
MWA has filed an appeal challenging a decision to cut millions of dollars in financial protections for damage from underground coal mining…
It’s my favorite time of year! EGG SEASON. No, not just Easter egg hunts. But the time of year where some birds…
I’ve been seeing a ton of social media posts about vernal pools, but, what are they? What is a vernal pool? It’s…