Yough River
Summer Fish Surveys Went Swimmingly
In the last week of June, staff at the Mountain Watershed Association were able to slide into their hip waders to join Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) in some fish shocking.…
Read MoreHigh Quality Streams – High Quality Fish
The Youghiogheny River Watershed is known for its clean and cool tributaries, fishing, whitewater rafting, and coal mining. Our industrial minded history paired with our current love for the outdoors…
Read MoreInvenergy Gets Its Air Permit, But More Hurdles Ahead
This Tuesday, October 5, the gas-fired power plant proposed for Elizabeth Township known as Invenergy’s “Allegheny Energy Center” received its air emissions permit from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD).…
Read MoreMountain Watershed Association Presents Stream Sessions Film Series
This summer, Mountain Watershed Association is partnering with Working Films to present the Stream Sessions Film Series that will include four films scheduled for August, September, October, and November. Venues…
Read MoreResidents Turn Out for Invenergy Public Hearing
On June 8th 2021 the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) hosted a public hearing for the proposed 639MW shale gas-fired power plant, Invenergy’s “Allegheny Energy Center.” The proposal was met…
Read MoreSwim Season 2021 is upon us!
Life is resurging all throughout the Youghiogheny River watershed! Spring has sprung as evident by the sounds of birds chirping, squirrel frolicking, while plants and trees bloom. That can mean…
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