Recent News

Commonwealth Court Upholds Curry Decisions!

On February 3 Commonwealth Court upheld lower court decisions to deny Amerikohl Mining's petition for special exception for the proposed Curry Mine-- which would have been located adjacent to Ohiopyle, the Yough, and the Great Allegheny Passage. More details to come as we review the decision-- but for now a big thanks to everyone who supported us in opposing this proposal! It's a great day to get out and enjoy the Yough!

Marcellus Monitoring Webinar Scheduled

Do you want to help prevent pollution from Marcellus shale development in your community?  Register for the Marcellus Visual Assessment Webinar that MWA will be offering on Thursday, February 23, 2012 starting at 6:00PM online. Topics covered include permit tracking, air and water pollution, and filing a complaint for a pollution incident.  Contact Veronica for more information.    

Indian Creek Valley Trail Website Now Online!

We’re excited to unveil the new website for the Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail, the eight mile multi-use trail that runs through the Indian Creek Watershed. The ICV Trail is excellent for skiing, biking, walking and running.
To learn more about the ICV Trail, please visit www.indiancreekvalleytrail.com. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to our Trail Development Fund to support trail construction and maintenance. Thanks!

100 Lottery Calendars Left- Buy Yours Today!

Call or stop by the office to pick up your copy or visit our online store. Calendars are only $30.00 and offer 365 chances to win! They feature full color photographs of the Indian Creek watershed.

2011 Annual Report Available

We've published an Annual Report in lieu of a Fall newsletter this year. Please take a minute to learn about our 2011 activities by downloading your copy. We hope you enjoy it!

Fall 2011 Newsletter Now Available

Click here to download your copy!

The Mountain Watershed Association was founded in 1994 to conserve, protect and restore the Indian Creek watershed and surrounding areas in Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania. In 2003, MWA became home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, expanding our vision into the larger Youghiogheny River basin. We are a grassroots membership organization, so please consider joining or making a tax-deductible contribution to support our work.

The official registration and financial information of the Mountain Watershed Association, Inc. may be obtained
from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1(800) 732-0999. 
Registration does not imply endorsement.