Rustic Ridge
Heart of the Highlands strikes a good note!
On the first weekend of October, MWA hosted the Heart of the Highlands Piano Recital at Sparks in the Valley’s event space to raise money for our Rustic Ridge Legal…
Read MoreMWA protects streams while coal mine appeal moves forward
Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) and LCT Energy, LP (LCT) have reached a “Joint Stipulation as Alternative to Supersedeas” in MWA’s ongoing appeal of the Rustic Ridge #1 mine expansion. This…
Read MoreRustic Ridge II Mine: Points of Concern
Project Overview – Rustic Ridge II Mine On August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm PA Department of Environmental Protection will hosted an informal public conference on the Rustic Ridge II Coal…
Read MoreMWA Appeals Rustic Ridge Expansion
On June 27, 2025, the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) filed a legal appeal challenging the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) approval of a 1,425-acre expansion of the Rustic Ridge…
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 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…
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