Upcoming Events

Come have some fun with us on the river or in the community! We lead educational and recreational events all year long as we work to defend the Yough.

Yough River Float Trip

July 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hazelbaker’s Canoe Rentals

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, thanks to everyone who signed up! Join us on a 4-hour Yough River Float Trip to raise funds for the Indian Creek Valley Trail! Location: Hazelbaker’s River Trips in Layton on Sunday, July 28! Per person – $50 – includes life jacket, your choice of boat (canoe or kayak), paddle, shuttle, tip…

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Trail Tuesdays on the ICV Trail

July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trail Tuesday walks are back again! Meet at the Melcroft parking lot (GPS coordinates: 40.0513442, -79.3903423), then walk around the treatment system, and get a tour! Join 5 or more walks to earn free MWA/Trail merch!

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HeART of the Laurel Highlands: Intro to Forest Bathing

August 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The HeART of the Laurel Highlands: Legal Defense Fundraiser Series  Join us to support our region’s transition from industry to clean water, fresh air, and healthy communities for future generations. Support a worthy cause, deepen your ties to nature, and connect with good company. ____ Do you enjoy exploring nature? Do you like to meet…

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West Newton River Cleanup (Fall)

September 14 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bloom Brew
Free

Float down the river with us, picking up trash and tires along the way! Bring your own: snacks, sunscreen, water, change of clothes We will provide: gloves, garbage bags, life jackets, canoes and paddles (limited boat supply) If you bring your own boat, you must organize your own shuttle to Cedar Creek Park. Registration opens soon!

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Indian Creek Watershed Festival

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
C.W. Resh Memorial Park
Free

Join us for the 2024 Indian Creek Watershed Festival! This year’s event will be another fun day for our local youth, featuring: If you’d like to be involved in planning or volunteering, please reach out to lindsey@mtwatershed.com! _______________________________ Hosting an event of this magnitude is only possible through generous contributions from our community! You can…

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HeART of the Laurel Highlands: Private Piano Recital

October 13 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The HeART of the Laurel Highlands: Legal Defense Fundraiser Series  Join us to support our region’s transition from industry to clean water, fresh air, and healthy communities for future generations. Support a worthy cause, deepen your ties to nature, and connect with good company. ____ Do you enjoy art and music? Do you like to…

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Yough Defense Party

November 21
Falls City Pub

Is it possible to top last year’s incredible, record-setting Yough Defense Party? We don’t know, but we’re gonna try! Save the date for the 2024 shindig! There will definitely be: It’s MWA’s 30th year as an organization, so goal is to raise $30,000 at the Yough Defense Party this year! We need your help! Each sponsorship…

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