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Community action – spreading awareness about Laurel Highlands well pad proposal

October 23, 2025
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Our community organizers held a well-attended meeting at Laurel Ridge State Park on October 9 to share information about a pending permit…

Heart of the Highlands strikes a good note!

October 23, 2025
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On the first weekend of October, MWA hosted the Heart of the Highlands Piano Recital at Sparks in the Valley’s event space…

Public hearing uncertain for West Newton power plant permit – write a comment! 

October 21, 2025
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Since July 2024, Tenaska’s Title V Operating Permit application has been undergoing technical review by the PA DEP prior to the draft…

Caution in Creeks! It’s Brook Trout Spawning Season!

October 1, 2025
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Did you know that it’s spawning season for the Youghiogheny River watershed’s native trout? Brook trout spawn in the fall, from mid-September…

Seeking donations & volunteers for Yough Defense Party!

October 1, 2025
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The Yough Defense Party is MWA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and this year it’s on November 20 at Falls City Pub…