News

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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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DEP Sides with MWA to Protect Coalfield Residents

May 12, 2020
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Last week, in response to our advocacy efforts alongside the Center for Coalfield Justice, the Department of Environmental Protection issued guidance that called…

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Food Pantries in the Laurel Highlands

May 5, 2020
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Passive Treatment—Active Maintenance: When Mine Drainage Treatment Systems Need Fixed

April 23, 2020
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If you saw this along the Indian Creek Valley Trail during the first couple months of 2020, you may have thought something…

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Unrestricted Mining Activities Putting Residents’ Rights and Health at Risk

April 8, 2020
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While COVID-19 grips public health and the economy, coal mining operations in Pennsylvania are proceeding at full speed. On the eve of…

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