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Action Alert! Contact the Army Corps of Engineers to Protect the Laurel Highlands from the Rustic Ridge #2 Coal Mine
Comments due by September 24, 2025! In addition to the PA Department of Environmental Protection’s permitting process, the proposed Rustic Ridge #2 mine must undergo a review with the U.S.…
Read MoreRustic Ridge: What You Should Know
Mountain Watershed Association held an informational meeting for residents affected by the Rustic Ridge mining operation during a town hall May 15 at St. Raymond of the Mountain Church in…
Read MorePA DEP Issues Coal Mine Expansion in the Heart of the Laurel Highlands
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued the permit to allow LCT Energy to expand their underground coal mining operations by 1452 acres. The mining area will expand under…
Read MoreDEP renews controversial Rustic Ridge mine permits
Despite strong opposition from residents and elected officials, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has renewed permits for the Rustic Ridge #1 Coal Mine, setting the stage for a…
Read MorePutting the Dead to Rest: Why Legislation to Halt Zombie Mines Is Essential
On April 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Congressman, Matt Cartwright, introduced two bills in the U.S. House to assuage issues associated with “zombie mines,” coal mines that no longer produce coal, but…
Read MoreDid you miss it? Rustic Ridge Town Hall Recap
On May 14, the MWA Advocacy team (including two on-staff attorneys), staff from Jacobs Creek Watershed Association, and members of the Rustic Ridge Action Committee joined about 30 residents of…
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