Bomb Trains
Connecting the East Palestine Derailment to the Yough Watershed
In the months following the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that occurred on February 3rd, 2023, Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) has received many inquiries from residents of the…
Read MoreFull-Time Community Advocate Position Available Immediately
We are currently accepting resumes for a full-time Community Advocate. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor Degree with a certificate or experience in environmental and land use law, be willing…
Read MoreYough Riverkeeper Participates in Release of Waterkeeper Oil Train Infrastructure Report
Today we joined Waterkeeper Alliance, ForestEthics and a national network of Waterkeeper organizations today in releasing a new investigative report exploring the condition of our nation’s rail infrastructure. From July –…
Read MoreDo you live in a bomb train evacuation zone?
The dangers of transporting crude oil by rail are now well known following high profile and fiery derailments in Lynchburg, Virginia; Fayette County, West Virginia; and tragically, Lac-MĂ©gantic, Quebec. Trains…
Read MorePEMA Protects Bomb Trains
You’ve likely seen them.  Very long trains with all black cylindrical rail cars.  The red placard shows the number 1267.  These trains are carrying explosive crude oil, and they’re frequently passing…
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