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Swimmable Waters- 2019 Swim Season
May 1 brings the start of the 2019 Swim Season and that brings back our Swimmable Waters program. During the swim season, May 1 – September 30, MWA samples 14…
Read MorePublic Meeting Held for the Indian Creek River Conservation Plan Update
A lot of great feedback was given during the Public Information Gathering Session for the Indian Creek River Conservation Plan update. Community members joined together on Thursday, March 28 to…
Read MoreProblems Surface at Wells Near Beaver Run Reservoir
There are 8 shale gas well pads surrounding the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s Beaver Run Reservoir, which provides water to approximately 130,000 homes. For a breakdown of MAWC’s systems and…
Read MorePublic Participation Vital for the Indian Creek River Conservation Plan Update
We are updating the Indian Creek River Conservation Plan and could use your help! Do you enjoy fishing, kayaking, bird watching, maybe ATV riding, or site seeing? How about camping,…
Read MoreElizabeth Twp Approves Controversial Power Plant Proposal – Legal Challenge Follows Immediately
Despite listening to more than three hours of public comment in opposition to the proposal, the Elizabeth Township Commissioners voted 4-3 to pass a controversial ordinance and zoning change that would…
Read More2018: A Year In Review
Dear Friend of the Watershed, THANK YOU for your generous support throughout the past year. Our success is only possible because of your interest and commitment to our streams, rivers, and…
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