Yough River
Seeking donations & volunteers for Yough Defense Party!
The Yough Defense Party is MWA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and this year it’s on November 20 at Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle! We’ll have live music, free snacks,…
Read More2025 Summer Newsletter
It’s tough to believe we’re halfway through the year 2025! Uncertainty has marked the start of this year, yet our community has held strong to protect the watershed that unites…
Read MorePA DEP issues Notice of Violation for Blue Hole Creek pollution
After months of coordinating with the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), we were notified that the Solid Waste Dept at DEP has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to…
Read MoreSwim Safe this Summer!
It’s here; the middle of summer. The days are long, the sun is hot, and the swimming holes of the Youghingheny River Watershed are calling your name! Before you go…
Read MoreBlue Hole Creek: FAQ & Updates
After MWA discovered significant lead pollution in Blue Hole Creek, there was a huge community reaction. Rightly so – Exceptional Value headwater streams are incredibly important to the watershed as…
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, we’re ready…
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