Clean water is an incredibly important economic driver here in the Laurel Highlands region. Wilderness Voyageurs, the oldest rafting company on the east coast, is a top destination in the Youghiogheny River watershed. They…
The zoning hearing last evening in Elizabeth Township regarding Invenergy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant along the Yough went very well. Over 250 people were in attendance; most were in…
Invenergy, a Chicago-based corporation, has proposed a new 450-550 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Youghiogheny River in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. Invenergy is seeking zoning…
Sunoco Logistics, L.P. continues to bully landowners to push through the Pennsylvania Pipeline Project, more commonly known as Mariner East 2&3 (these lines will be located along the existing Mariner…
We’ve learned that Invenergy has proposed a new 450-550 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant (called Allegheny Energy Center) along the Yough in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. The proposed site is just…
Do you want to spend your summer in Pennsylvania’s incredible Laurel Highlands? We are currently accepting resumes for a summer intern to work alongside our Youghiogheny Riverkeeper on projects in the…
This post is part of a series called Water Matters.  Click here for other posts in this series. “The grass is greener where you water it.” –Neil Barringham No one…
We are currently accepting resumes for a full-time Community Advocate. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor Degree with a certificate or experience in environmental and land use law, be willing…
Clean water is essential for life. People, animals and plants all need water to survive— and not just any water but clean, healthy, safe water. Mountain Watershed Association is dedicated to…
Dear Friend, The Mountain Watershed Association, home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, is now in its 21st year. Your support has helped to sustain our organization since its inception in 1994.…