In the water, nurdles can be mistaken for a bubble. On land, they look like a rounded quartz pebble. But unlike quartz,…
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The Yough Defense Party is back! Join us in-person on the partio at the Falls City Pub on Thursday, November 18th starting…
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This Tuesday, October 5, the gas-fired power plant proposed for Elizabeth Township known as Invenergy’s “Allegheny Energy Center” received its air emissions…
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Usually, we notice and act on environmental issues close to home. Be it discolored water in our backyard creek or a petition…
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Recently, from July 20th to the 23rd, MWA conducted freshwater mussel surveys with assistance from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC). DCNR staff members…
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I am currently expecting the arrival of my first child. When people ask, “Are you excited? Are you nervous?,” my answer confirms…
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This summer, Mountain Watershed Association is partnering with Working Films to present the Stream Sessions Film Series that will include four films…
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Saturday, May 1, MWA was able to host its yearly Birds and Blooms walk. To our surprise, around 35 individuals were able…
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Life is resurging all throughout the Youghiogheny River watershed! Spring has sprung as evident by the sounds of birds chirping, squirrel frolicking,…
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Residents Turn Out for Invenergy Public Hearing
On June 8th 2021 the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) hosted a public hearing for the proposed 639MW shale gas-fired power plant,…
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