News

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Meet Our New MWA Staff

October 19, 2020
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We are excited to welcome three new staff members to Mountain Watershed Association this Fall! We have welcomed a new Americorps member…

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Request a Public Hearing on the Shaw Mine Coal Refuse Site

October 8, 2020
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Help keep toxic coal waste out of our hillsides and valleys. Join Mountain Watershed Association in requesting that DEP host a public…

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Electrofishing Survey in the Indian Creek Watershed—Some Shocking Fish!

October 8, 2020
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Last week, we were out in the field to do something we’ve been looking forward to for a while: fish shocking with…

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Tire Free Youghiogheny

September 28, 2020
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Mountain Watershed Association hosted their 2nd Annual Yough River Cleanup & Tiresweep on Saturday, September 12th. The combination of low water and nice…

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Jordan Mine Submits Notice of Intent to Explore in Saltlick Township

September 17, 2020
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A Notice of Intent to Explore (NOE) was submitted for the Jordan Mine to the PA Department of Environmental Protection.  This notice…

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