News

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Summer 2014 Internship Available

January 29, 2014
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Want to work in the beautiful Laurel Highlands this summer?  We are currently seeking a Summer Field Intern for May through August…

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MWA Receives Growing Greener Funds for Kalp System Rehabilitation

January 27, 2014
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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…

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Compressor Station Expansion in North Union, Fayette County

January 14, 2014
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At the beginning of January a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin described a potential expansion of the Uniontown Compressor Station in North…

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Timbering on Curry Mine Site Pollutes the Yough

January 8, 2014
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We recently became aware of some significant erosion and sedimentation control problems on Amerikohl’s Curry Mine site in Dunbar Township, Fayette County…

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Act 13 Victory

December 20, 2013
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Yesterday, in a huge victory for community rights and the environment, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Act 13, the law which preempted…

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