Mountain Watershed Association

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Mountain Watershed Association's mission is to protect, preserve and restore the Youghiogheny River watershed and its broader communities through conservation, recreation, education, and advocacy.

Spring ephemerals like trilliums get a lot of attention because they're the year's first flowers, but we love fall bloom...
09/15/2026

Spring ephemerals like trilliums get a lot of attention because they're the year's first flowers, but we love fall blooms too! In the fall, these plants grow tall and bright to attract late-season pollinators. Here are a few we've seen over the past week:

1. Black-eyed Susan
2. New York ironweed
3. Wingstem (or yellow ironweed)
4. Bottle gentian
5. Great blue lobelia

What are your favorite fall flowers?

Last week, community members from across Fayette County joined the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) and Center for C...
09/14/2026

Last week, community members from across Fayette County joined the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) and Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) for a public meeting on data center impacts.

Four panelists from groups across the region gave insights into strategies for organizing, public policy, and how data centers can impact the environment and the economy. If you couldn't make it, here's what you missed!

Heart of the Highlands is back — and we can't wait to see you there.Join us on Sunday, October 4, for an evening of live...
09/14/2026

Heart of the Highlands is back — and we can't wait to see you there.

Join us on Sunday, October 4, for an evening of live music, delicious food, and community at the beautiful Sparks in the Valley event space.

Proceeds benefit Mountain Watershed Association’s legal efforts to protect Indian Creek watershed and Four Mile Run watershed from potentially devastating impacts from the Rustic Ridge Coal Mine expansion, which was recently approved by the DEP and legally appealed by MWA.

Individual tickets: $50

We only have space for 50 people at this intimate event. Get your tickets now at mtwatershed.com/events!

(Thanks to Scott from Parts&Labor design for the excellent flyer!)

results are posted for the weekend! Check them out on our website mtwatershed.com/swimmable-waters or see the larger s...
09/11/2026

results are posted for the weekend! Check them out on our website mtwatershed.com/swimmable-waters or see the larger scope of all sampling around the country at theswimguide.org!

We would like to welcome Elle Paul, who will be joining MWA as our latest Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps AmeriCorps...
09/10/2026

We would like to welcome Elle Paul, who will be joining MWA as our latest Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps AmeriCorps member! Elle will help our conservation and outreach teams with important work like water sampling, education events, and more. She's from Ohio, where she earned a degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability from Ohio University.

"Although I just started my service, I am extremely excited to explore and give back to the Indian Creek and Youghiogheny River Watersheds and the communities that reside in them," says Elle.

We're thrilled to have another excellent AmeriCorps member on our team! If you see her around the watershed, feel free to say hi!

This Saturday is our next volunteer workday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail! This weekend we're building a tool shed ne...
09/10/2026

This Saturday is our next volunteer workday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail! This weekend we're building a tool shed near the trail.

If you want to join us, sign up at mtwatershed.com/volunteer and meet us at the Mill Run Reservoir parking area this Saturday (9/12) at 9 am.

Join Mountain Watershed Association and Center for Coalfield Justice for a community townhall on the data center develop...
09/09/2026

Join Mountain Watershed Association and Center for Coalfield Justice for a community townhall on the data center development in Fayette County on September 10, 2026 at the Connellsville Area Community Center from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Data center development is expanding rapidly in Southwestern Pennsylvania. A prior event regarding data centers in Fayette County left people with more questions than answers. The “People’s Townhall” will address those issues, including environmental impacts, economic and energy repercussions, and the importance of protective ordinances.

Questions from the crowd are welcome, and light refreshments will be provided. Yard signs will be available for those who want one!

Meeting Details:

Connellsville Area Community Center

201 East Fairview Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425

6:00 – 8:00 pm

09/09/2026

Please fill out the form below to help the Indian Creek Valley Trail calculate the amount of annual trail users. The data collected will be used to apply for grants to help fund trail maintenance.

The Indian Creek Watershed Festival is on September 26 at the Indian Creek Valley Community Center pavilions, right alon...
09/08/2026

The Indian Creek Watershed Festival is on September 26 at the Indian Creek Valley Community Center pavilions, right along the creek from 10 am - 2 pm. There is no cost for this event, and all kids get free lunch and a free entry into the duck race!

All day: Arts, crafts, and games with our educators

11:00 am: Don't miss "Wonders of Wildlife" with Pittsburgh Zoo staff! Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environments.

12:30 pm: Everyone's favorite slingshot game, Chuck-a-Duck! See how far you can launch a rubber duck into the field!

1:00 pm: The Indian Creek Duck Race - all kids get a free entry into the race, and the chance to win a nature-themed backpack if their duck floats down the creek the fastest.

More info and registration is available (but not required) at mtwatershed.com/events

Our results were almost all in the green as of Wednesday! But Friday is a different day, and it rained a lot around mo...
09/04/2026

Our results were almost all in the green as of Wednesday! But Friday is a different day, and it rained a lot around most of our sampling sites.

If the water at your preferred swimming spot looks like this (very brown) or smells funny, wait about 24 hours for it to clear up before you swim. For all the kayakers who may enjoy the high water fun, consider nose plugs and cover any open wounds!

Address

1414 Indian Creek Valley Road
Melcroft, PA
15462

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17244554200

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