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

July 11, 2016
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Approximately 5.5 million Americans live within a mile of an abandoned mine site in eight Appalachian states. Nationally, 8.5 million live within a mile…

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Parks are for the people, not for profit!

June 29, 2016
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Summer has just begun and Pennsylvanians from across the state are heading outside to enjoy our state forests and our award-winning state parks.…

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Successful Yough River Symposium

June 27, 2016
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The 2016 Yough River Symposium was a success!  The symposium was sponsored by Chestnut Ridge Trout Unlimited with co-sponsors MWA and the Fayette County…

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Elizabeth Township Denies Gas Plant Request!

June 15, 2016
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In front of a packed house, the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board voted tonight 4-1 to deny Allegheny Energy Center, LLC’s request for…

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Please Attend the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board Meeting on Gas Plant

June 13, 2016
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Tomorrow night (June 14th) the Elizabeth Township Zoning Hearing Board will render a decision whether or not to grant a use variance…

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