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River Cleanup: Cedar Creek to West Newton

By Colleen O'Neil | May 22, 2023 | 0

Over the weekend, MWA and the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper hosted the second river cleanup of 2023! More than 30 people, including MWA staff and volunteers, joined us at Cedar Creek Park…

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Free Dinner and “Gather” Screening Dec. 4!

By James Cato | November 28, 2022 | 0

On December 4, 2022, at 5:00pm, Mountain Watershed Association will be hosting a free screening for the documentary “Gather” at Sanaview Farms in Champion, PA. “Gather” is a film about…

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Mountain Watershed Association Presents Stream Sessions Film Series

By James Cato | August 5, 2021 | 0

This summer, Mountain Watershed Association is partnering with Working Films to present the Stream Sessions Film Series that will include four films scheduled for August, September, October, and November. Venues…

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What is your favorite type of river trash?

By Eric Harder | April 19, 2021 | 0

Spring is here and river cleanup season is upon us. Many communities are hosting cleanups throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Connellsville has an annual citywide cleanup coming up. Dunbar Township has made great improvements…

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Yough Defense Party – The Early Days

By Eric Harder | November 15, 2020 | 0

This year will be the 12th Annual Yough Defense Party.  The party started with an idea by   Ohiopyle’s own Scott Bortree. “Can we buy a keg to raise money…

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Indian Creek Watershed Festival Cancelled But Virtual Fishing Festival and Car Show Still to be Held

By Carla Ruddock | August 15, 2020 | 0

Mountain Watershed Association looks out for our watershed community in many ways and the difficult decision to cancel the Indian Creek Watershed Festival due to Covid-19 is one of them.…

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Curious how to say the name of the river? It's pronounced "yawk-a-gainey" or simply the "yawk." "Youghiogheny" is a Lenape word that means "water following in a contrary direction."

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