News

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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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Direct Support Funds Available for Shale Gas Work

December 2, 2014
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Our Direct Support Project continues to provide small amounts of funding to grassroots activists and organizations working toward social change on shale…

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Join us on 11/20 for the 2014 Yough Defense Party!

October 27, 2014
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Mark your calendar for the 2014 Yough Defense Party! Join us for great food & drinks, silent auction items including handmade and…

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Indian Creek Valley Trail and Bridge Dedication Scheduled

October 27, 2014
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On Monday, November 3, 2014 volunteers, board members and staff of the Mountain Watershed Association will hold a dedication ceremony for the…

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