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Fishing the Youghiogheny

By Jena Shaffer / September 7, 2016

We’ve been talking a lot about clean water and who uses it- but what about the fish?! They are 100% dependent on clean water in order to Ā survive. Ryan McCauley,…

Interactive Map Shows Link Between Local Government and Shale Gas Development

By Jordan Hoover / August 31, 2016

As a part of our Shale Gas Rapid Response Project, with the help of FracTracker Alliance, we are excited to present to you ourĀ interactive zoning map! By simply entering your…

MD House E & T Committee Visits Western MD to Hear Concerns on Fracking

By Krissy Kasserman / August 30, 2016

We spent Tuesday in McHenry, Maryland at the Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee meetings and public hearing. The committee visited western Maryland to accept testimony from citizens on Maryland’s…

Public Testifies at Public Hearing on Expansion of Sunoco’s Mariner East Pipeline

By Jordan Hoover / August 25, 2016

Over 100 people attended last Thursday night’s Pennsylvania DEP’s permit review hearing regarding the proposed Mariner East II project. The project would span 350-miles across 17 counties, affecting over 2,700…

Hearing in Penn Township Addresses Potential Expansion of Unconventional Drilling

By Jordan Hoover / August 18, 2016

With nearly 100 people in attendance, the commissioners of Penn Township held a hearing last night regarding a section of their proposed zoning ordinance, which if passed, would allow for…

Swim Guide can help you discover the best places to swim!

By Krissy Kasserman / August 1, 2016

Heading to the river this weekend? The free Swim Guide app can help you find the best places to swim! Visit theswimguide.org for information! The Waterkeeper Swim Guide app and…

Mariner East Permitting Continues, Hearings Scheduled

By Stephanie Novak / July 25, 2016

The expansion of the Pennsylvania Pipeline Project (Mariner East 2 & 3) continues to move through the permitting process. Sunoco Logistics, L.P. applied for a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and…

WVU Adventure Orientation Program Cleans Up Ohiopyle!

By Devon Chalfant / July 20, 2016

Last week, IĀ had the pleasure of meeting a great group on incoming West Virginia University freshmen. These students were part of the WVU Adventure Orientation Program. Our mission together was…

5.5 million Americans live within a mile of an abandoned mine site

By Ryan Clover / July 11, 2016

ApproximatelyĀ 5.5 million Americans live within a mile of an abandoned mineĀ site in eight Appalachian states. Nationally, 8.5 million live within a mile of an AML site. Abandoned mine lands continue…

Parks are for the people, not for profit!

By Krissy Kasserman / June 29, 2016

Summer has just begunĀ and Pennsylvanians from across the state are heading outside to enjoy our state forests and our award-winning state parks. Ā Unfortunately, our legislature is currently consideringĀ allowing private development…