Yough River
Request a Public Hearing on the Shaw Mine Coal Refuse Site
Help keep toxic coal waste out of our hillsides and valleys. Join Mountain Watershed Association in requesting that DEP host a public hearing for the proposed 131-acre Shaw Refuse Disposal…
Read MoreTire Free Youghiogheny
Mountain Watershed Association hosted their 2nd Annual Yough River Cleanup & Tiresweep on Saturday, September 12th. The combination of low water and nice weather provided volunteers with great conditions on the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening with Hellbenders?
The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) The Eastern Hellbender is the largest North American salamander and happens to be the Pennsylvania State Amphibian. The Hellbender is directly related to species that…
Read MoreAn Early Spring Hike Through Bear Run
While I’ve always loved exploring the woods, I found myself going out for walks much more frequently last week. I’ve been out daily as opposed to just on the weekends…
Read MoreRecreation in the Yough: Is Bacteria a Concern?
Mountain Watershed Association has been dedicated to clean water for over 25 years. We believe the path to cleaner water uses science, education, and advocacy. Our extensive water sampling program…
Read MoreSource Water in the Highlands
The sources of water throughout our area seem abundant. In fact, Pennsylvania has the highest stream density and second only to Alaska for total stream miles in the country with…
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