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Community Prep Meeting: Rustic Ridge II Public Comment
St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA, United StatesOn August 20, PA DEP is holding a public hearing regarding the permit review for the Rustic Ridge 2 Deep Mine, a new 2,300 acre development proposed in Donegal and Mount Pleasant Townships. DEP wants to know your thoughts and concerns! This meeting is an opportunity to better understand this proposed mine and gather with…
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DEP Informal Public Conference: Rustic Ridge II Mine
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold an informal public conference on August 20 to take comments on LCT Energy’s Rustic Ridge II Deep Coal Mine permit applications. Community members and environmental groups will gather to voice concerns over potential impacts to water quality in the Laurel Highlands region. The hearing will take…
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Trail-Building Workshop (Part 2)
Bear Run Nature Reserve 1478 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PennsylvaniaJoin us for a trail-building workshop at Bear Run Nature Reserve with PennTrails! In this two-part series, you'll learn the basics of building and maintaining trails. This session will cover: building hiking trails. Assess a future hiking trail area and learn the skills to build a new hiking trail. Lunch is included!
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Fall Yough River Cleanup
West Newton Ballfield 140 Goehring Pond Rd, West Newton, PennsylvaniaMountain Watershed Association is dedicated to protecting the Youghiogheny River. One of our favorite ways to do that is by floating out on the Yough to clean up trash and tires in the river! Park and meet us at the West Newton ballfield at 8:30, and then we’ll shuttle to the put-in at Cedar Creek Park.…
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Indian Creek Watershed Festival
Indian Creek Community Center 634 Indian Creek Valley Rd, Normalville, Pennsylvania, United StatesSaturday, September 20 from 10 am – 2 pm at the ICV Community Center ** New location ** Indian Creek Valley Community Center Join Mountain Watershed Association for the annual Indian Creek Watershed Festival! The event is held at a creekside park, Indian Creek Valley Community Center, in rural Normalville, PA. We hope that this…
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Mt Pleasant Rain Barrel Workshop!
Mount Pleasant Free Public Library 120 S Church St., Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin Mountain Watershed's naturalist, Lindsey, at the Mount Pleasant Library for a workshop about stormwater management. Leave with your very own 50-gallon rain barrel. Please note, these barrels are large, please plan ahead for transport. Registration is limited to 15 participants, tickets are $5. **One barrel per participant, must be present for workshop for rain…
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Connellsville Rain Barrel Workshop!
Yough River Brewery 1030 S Arch St, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin Mountain Watershed’s naturalist, Lindsey, at Yough River Brewery for a workshop about stormwater management. Leave with your own 50-gallon rain barrel. Please note, these barrels are large, please plan ahead for transport. Registration is limited to 20 participants, tickets are $5. ***One barrel per participant, must be present for workshop for rain barrel pick-up.…
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HeART of the Highlands: Candlelight Piano Concert
Gather at Sparks in the Valley to celebrate and protect the waters of the Laurel Highlands! Experience the flowing harmonies presented by local talent in a piano concert inspired by nature's seasons. Enjoy a beautiful selection of wine, refreshments, and food in this incredible, locally owned space in the Indian Creek Valley. Get informed on…
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Community Meeting: Jim Mountain Road Well Pad
Laurel Ridge Cross Country Ski Center 1101 Jim Mountain Road, Rockwood, PennsylvaniaProposed Kooser Road Unconventional Well Pad in Springfield Township There is a pending permit review for an unconventional shale gas well proposed on Jim Mountain Road, Springfield Township, called "Tanta Bella 1." This application, submitted to the PA DEP by PH Masterline, is for the development of a well pad at 375 Jim Mountain Road,…
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Member Appreciation Party
Donegal Event Center 113 Community Center Drive, Donegal, PAJoin MWA staff and our volunteer Board of Directors for a festive evening to celebrate our accomplishments so far in 2025, learn about upcoming projects, meet our new staff members, and elect the 2026 Board of Directors! The Member Appreciation Party is a casual event - no need to dress fancy! It's free for current…
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Beer Release Party – Hazy Hydraulic Pale Ale
Yough River Brewing Co 1030 S Arch Street, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin us at Yough River Brewing Company this fall to kick off an exciting fundraising partnership! YRBC is brewing Hazy Hydraulic Pale Ale, a brand-new beer in their lineup to benefit Mountain Watershed Association! A portion of the proceeds from each beer sold will go to MWA and our efforts to Defend the Yough! Yough…
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Mt Pleasant Rain Barrel Workshop
Join MWA for a stormwater workshop at the Mt Pleasant Library! Learn how to install your brand new 50-gallon rain barrel! ***One barrel per participant and household, must be present for workshop for rain barrel pick-up. No refunds, your donation aids with continuing similar community workshops in the Youghiogheny River Watershed.*** Register here! Why should I…