On April 15, American Rivers named the Lower Youghiogheny River in Southwest Pennsylvania as one of the top 10 list of endangered rivers in the United States.

Despite recent improvements to river health, the Lower Youghiogheny River faces a critical tipping point in 2020.

Beloved for its fishing, paddling and swimming opportunities, and drinking water supply for almost 75 municipalities, the Lower Youghiogheny is being overrun by natural gas development, including fracking wells, tanks, pipelines, freshwater pump operations and a new power plant may soon get the green light.

American Rivers said unless Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania demands a thorough, landscape-scale assessment of potential impacts to this treasured river, the health and welfare of Western Pennsylvania’s residents and visitors could suffer serious harm.

Click Here to let decision makers know how you feel about DEP continuing to issue permits in the Lower Youghiogheny Watershed with reduced environmental oversight due to COVID-19.

American Rivers appreciates the collaboration and efforts of our partners: Protect Elizabeth Township and the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper

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[Posted: April 15, 2020]

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