Yough River
Economic Impacts of the Rustic Ridge Deep Mine
Looking to get away from the city of Greensburg, Jennifer Bertha and her family have had their hopes set on moving to a quiet mountain town. When they found a…
Read MoreComing Soon- New Youghiogheny River Water Trail Maps
We are proud to announce the arrival of new and revised Youghiogheny River Water Trail Maps. The popularity of water trails is exploding across the country and this project will…
Read MoreDirect Support Funds Available For Shale Gas Advocacy
Since August 2014, Mountain Watershed Association, home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, has been working to fund grassroots efforts throughout communities impacted by Marcellus shale gas development. Made possible by several…
Read MoreElizabeth Township Commissioners Vote to Deny Invenergyā€™s Rezoning Application
In an unexpected and commendable move during their meeting this past Monday, the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to deny Invenergyā€™s rezoning proposal. The proposal was needed in…
Read MoreAllegheny County Recommends No Rezoning for Power Plant in Elizabeth Township
Recently, the Planning Division of Allegheny County Economic Development issued a comment to the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioners on a proposed rezoning in order to develop a gas-fired power…
Read MoreBlowout Spills into the Yough River
On Saturday, July 15, 2017 the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper (YRK) from the Mountain Watershed Association responded to a call about a mine blowout. The blowout washed thousands of gallons of contaminated…
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