News

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Summer 2014 Internship Available

By Ryan Clover / January 29, 2014

Want to work in the beautiful Laurel Highlands this summer?  We are currently seeking a Summer Field Intern for May through August 2014. Duties include water sampling in the Indian…

MWA Receives Growing Greener Funds for Kalp System Rehabilitation

By Ryan Clover / January 27, 2014

On January 22, 2014, MWA was awarded $305,819.00 in Growing Greener Funding for rehabilitation of one of our existing abandoned mine discharge systems.  Prior to the construction of the Anna & Steve Gdosky Indian…

Compressor Station Expansion in North Union, Fayette County

By Ryan Clover / January 14, 2014

At the beginning of January a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin described a potential expansion of the Uniontown Compressor Station in North Union, Fayette County.  This expansion would make the…

Timbering on Curry Mine Site Pollutes the Yough

By Krissy Kasserman / January 8, 2014

We recently became aware of some significant erosion and sedimentation control problems on Amerikohl’s Curry Mine site in Dunbar Township, Fayette County (less than 1000′ from the high-quality portion of…

Act 13 Victory

By Ryan Clover / December 20, 2013

Yesterday, in a huge victory for community rights and the environment, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Act 13, the law which preempted the rights of community to use zoning to…

2013 Highlights

By Ryan Clover / December 10, 2013

The Mountain Watershed Association is now in its 19th year. Your support has helped to sustain our organization since its inception in 1994. For nearly two decades, we have made…

5th Annual Yough Defense Party Scheduled for November 21!

By Ryan Clover / November 11, 2013

Mark your calendar for the 2013 Yough Defense Party on November 21, 2013 at the Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle!  Join us for great food & drinks, silent auction items…

Registration Open for Community Leadership Network Fall Shindig

By Ryan Clover / October 25, 2013

On November 17, 2013 we will host the first annual Community Leadership Network Fall Shindig in North Park, Allison Park.  This event is part of our Marcellus Citizen Stewardship Network. …

Buy Your 2014 Lottery Calendar Now!

By Ryan Clover / October 8, 2013

2014 Lottery Calendars have arrived! Our 2014 Lottery Calendars feature full-color photographs of the Indian Creek watershed from local photographer Stephen Simpson of Highlands Art Gallery.  Lottery calendars are $30…

Make a Donation on October 3!

By Ryan Clover / September 18, 2013

Please consider making a contribution to MWA on October 3, the Westmoreland Day of Giving!  Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, through this annual event the Foundation provides…