Home of the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper™. Mountain Watershed Association is a non-profit organization concerned with the conservation, restoration and protection of the Indian Creek Watershed in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. MWA’s primary purposes include the remediation of numerous abandoned mine discharges, developing community awareness, promoting cooperative community efforts for remediation and encouraging sound environmental practices.
724-455-4200
Fayette County Conservation District is committed to the conservation, protection, restoration and wise use of Fayette County’s natural resources. FCCD provides technical assistance to Fayette County residents and organizations through programs including farm conservation planning, environmental and conservation educational programs, residential conservation assistance, tree sales and consulting and erosion and sedimentation plan review.
724-438-4497
Westmoreland Conservation District promotes, educates and implements conservation principles through examples and programs. WCD encourages best management practices and voluntary compliance with laws, and uses its resources to build a culture of responsible stewardship and sustainability. The offices and education center are in an historic barn that has been adapted with a variety of energy-saving and conservation materials.
724-837-5271
Scottdale Borough is a welcoming community of exceptional shops, beautiful tree-lined streets and historic architecture that attracts many visitors to experience its small town charm. Scottdale hosts many events throughout the year, including the Picnic in the Park in August and the Scottdale Fall Festival in September.
724-887-8220
Jacobs Creek Outfitters is an environmentally committed business that partners with JCWA to accomplish environmental improvement projects. JCO sells and rents canoes, kayaks and gear. JCO specializes in flat-water canoeing and kayaking and conducts guided tours in local lakes and rivers, as well as sponsoring a local paddling club.
724-562-4975
These businesses have realized the importance of JCWA’s work and have joined with JCWA as members:
Tinker Associates
107 E. Fayette Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
724-628-5350
Alex K. Tinker III
Allied Waste Services of Scottdale
A Republic Services Company
234 landfill Road
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887 -9400
David L. Smith, General Manager
Lennon, Smith Souleret Engineering, Inc.
Civil Engineers and Surveyors
846 Fourth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-4400
Daniel S. Gilligan, Managing Principal/Vice President