Yough River
An 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…
Read MorePower Plant Host Agreement Coming to Light
Recently, members of Elizabeth Township were able to review the draft versions of the “Host Community Agreement” and “Sanitary Sewer Facilities Contribution Agreement,” which are contracts between Allegheny Energy Center…
Read More24 million gallons withdrawn from Yough for fracking in Elizabeth Twp
The peaceful waters of the Yough near West Newton have had a new look and sound since this summer. A temporary pump has been set up to allow Olympus (previously…
Read MoreInvest in the Future of the Community
Mid-Year, 2019 Dear Friend of the Watershed, Please join us in protecting, preserving and restoring the Indian Creek and greater Youghiogheny River watersheds. Your donation to the Mountain Watershed Association,…
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