Education
Rustic 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 MoreHere, Then Gone: Essential Ephemerals in the Yough Watershed
Spring is an exciting time to be in nature. Every time I go outside, it feels like something new is popping up. Even the sides of the road, still half-covered…
Read MoreSigns of Spring in the Yough Watershed
Happy March! The clocks have changed, and the long, dark days of winter are officially over. Even though there might be some springtime snow storms in our future, weโre ready…
Read MoreNature’s Highways: Wildlife Corridors
What is a Wildlife Corridor? A wildlife corridor, simply put, is a passageway or path of movement that wildlife use to complete their life cycle. A corridor can refer to…
Read MoreFive Tips for a River-Friendly Driveway
The first snap of winter in the Youghiogheny River watershed brings out plow trucks, ice scrapers, snowblowers, piles of winter clothing, and road salt. Road salting helps keep drivers safe…
Read MoreHelp Pollinators & Native Wildlife with Lazy Landscaping!
It’s nearing the end of the growing season here in Western Pennsylvania. The nights get chilly, the wildflowers and herbaceous plants, once fragrant and colorful, will start to turn brown…
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