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Why is Indian Creek Flowing Red?

July 8, 2020
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Photo shows the path of the rogue discharge immediately after it enters a clean Indian Creek. In June, MWA received several complaints…

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What’s Happening with Hellbenders?

June 19, 2020
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The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) The Eastern Hellbender is the largest North American salamander and happens to be the Pennsylvania State Amphibian. …

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Adding the Steyer Bridge to the Indian Creek Valley Trail

June 5, 2020
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There are still sections that need completed to finish the Indian Creek Valley Trail from Route 31 to the Youghiogheny River—a full…

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Demand Public Hearing On Permit To Evaporate Toxic Leachate

June 4, 2020
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The Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, located in Belle Vernon, has applied for a state permit to evaporate leachate (liquid runoff) from the site,…

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Walk with Rachel in the Indian Creek Gorge

June 4, 2020
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The Indian Creek Valley Gorge is somewhat of a hidden gem in the Laurel Highlands. The 4.5 mile gorge section of the…

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