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Youghiogheny Riverkeeper Comments on Proposed Rustic Ridge Deep Mine

February 3, 2015
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Today we’ll feature testimony submitted by Krissy Kasserman, our Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, at last week’s hearing on the proposed Rustic Ridge deep mine. Find background…

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Field Technician Carla Ruddock’s Comments on Proposed Rustic Ridge Deep Mine

February 2, 2015
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This week we’ll be posting testimony from our staff and supporters regarding the proposed Rustic Ridge deep mine.  Find background information on…

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Nearly 130 Residents Attend Rustic Ridge Deep Mine Hearing

January 30, 2015
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Approximately 130 people attended DEP’s public hearing on LCT Energy’s proposed Rustic Ridge deep mine on Wednesday, January 28. Guess who didn’t…

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Meetings Scheduled For Proposed Tenaska Natural-Gas Fired Power Plant

January 13, 2015
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As plans continue for the construction of Tenaska’s natural gas-fired power plant along the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, residents in South…

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Public Meeting Scheduled for Rustic Ridge Deep Mine

December 21, 2014
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The public meeting for the proposed Rustic Ridge deep mine in Saltlick Township, Fayette County and Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, has been…

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