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Walk with Rachel in the Indian Creek Gorge
The Indian Creek Valley Gorge is somewhat of a hidden gem in the Laurel Highlands. The 4.5 mile gorge section of the ICV Trail was completed in August of 2019…
Read MoreDEP Sides with MWA to Protect Coalfield Residents
Last week, in response to our advocacy efforts alongside the Center for Coalfield Justice, the Department of Environmental Protection issued guidance that called on coal operators to protect residents during pre…
Read MoreFood Pantries in the Laurel Highlands
Passive Treatment—Active Maintenance: When Mine Drainage Treatment Systems Need Fixed
If you saw this along the Indian Creek Valley Trail during the first couple months of 2020, you may have thought something was awry. You would have been correct. That…
Read MoreUnrestricted Mining Activities Putting Residents’ Rights and Health at Risk
While COVID-19 grips public health and the economy, coal mining operations in Pennsylvania are proceeding at full speed. On the eve of Governor Wolf’s address closing “non-essential” business, coal mining…
Read MoreSpring Wildflowers of the Indian Creek Gorge
The Indian Creek Gorge is a special place. It contains large sections of undisturbed deciduous and mixed forests, excellent floodplain vegetation, and the sights and sounds of Indian Creek’s fast…
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