Conservation

We actively monitor and restore water quality in the Youghiogheny River watershed

News & Updates

Rasler Run Stewardship Project Expands!

July 24, 2024

Last year, MWA conserved nearly 200 acres of land along Rasler Run, a tributary to Indian Creek. This spring, we added 55.7 adjacent acres to this property, a purchase made…

Yough Hellbenders Remain Elusive

May 22, 2024

Mountain Watershed Association and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy teamed up again this spring to search for the eastern hellbender salamander in the waters of the Youghiogheny River. Last year, WPC…

Exploring Rasler Run

May 8, 2024

In 2023, MWA acquired nearly 200 acres of land to conserve in the Indian Creek gorge. The property, located in Springfield Township of Fayette County, borders both Indian Creek and…