WCWA

A nonprofit conservation organization for the whole county, designed to enhance and coordinate the activities of individual watershed associations.

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

Microplastic pollution lingers in rivers for years before entering oceans https://t.co/Lfht90SMOu

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

Wildlife killed in Chartiers Creek spill https://t.co/RgaAlRcv62 via @oronline

[Cara Sapida @WPXICara]

DEVELOPING: An estimated 5600 gallons of gasoline spilled into a Washington County creek— at the corner of Rt 519 & Rt 136.

PA Fish & Boat officials told me more than 1000 fish have been killed. Neighbors say the smell is making them extremely sick.

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

"Biodiversity is all the...the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. ...these species and organisms work together in ecosystems...to maintain balance and support life." (https://t.co/3w4M3NV5Gl)

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

#Pollinators are essential for a healthy world but sadly many populations are in decline due to loss in feeding/ nesting habitat, misuse of chemicals, and pollutants. Check out https://t.co/9tPZwvYWjG, https://t.co/0f4r7wUubt, and https://t.co/6Sg8UXCzkx for more info!

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

Tag yourself, we are the #bumblebee because we work hard in any condition to help better the environment. #Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. An important pollinator that's not pictured are #bats! 🦇
#PollinatorWeek
https://t.co/NXnLFkiaHY

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

#PollinatorWeek 2021 is here! Pollinators sustain ecosystems and keep food on our tables. Keep an eye out for the rest of our posts (on Instagram and Facebook too) in support of our native #pollinators! Visit https://t.co/9tPZwvYWjG 🌸🐝

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

It's World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought! Desertification is the permanent degradation of land that was once suitable for growing crops. This a global issue that affects people's livelihoods, live stock, crops, and our environment. Visit https://t.co/cN7lONeosv.

[The Allegheny Front @AlleghenyFront]

More rain has fallen in the #Pittsburgh area over the last two years than at any other time in recorded history. Two of these storms have resulted in deaths in the past decade, as drivers were caught on roadways that flooded.
https://t.co/f48PUbNody

[BCWA @WeAreBCWA]

Join on June 10 for a "Plastics in Our Water" hands-on presentation at 7:00 PM at the Keystone Coon Hunters Club located at 1720 Brush Run Road, Avella, PA 15312. PA Fish and Boat Office Jon Stark will also be present to share information about our waterways and Dutch Fork Lake.

[BCWA @WeAreBCWA]

Calling all fisher-people and birders: Future mining could compromise streams and creeks that feed Dutch Fork Lake. Take action and sign on to our petition. https://t.co/XCebtVlSDY

[BCWA @WeAreBCWA]

Don't forget! Lake Road Cleanup is happening this Saturday, April 17. Register here: https://t.co/f0MlVS05Mu

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

Macroinvertebrates - our favorite indicators of stream quality
To learn more https://t.co/k2s8udkJ12

[PA Department of Environmental Protection @PennsylvaniaDEP]

Have you started spring cleaning? Just remember: Wipes clog pipes!

Flushing things other than toilet paper can clog pipes and harm sewage treatment plants – including so-called “flushable” wipes. Help your home, your building, and your community – watch what you flush!

[Pennsylvania Resources Council @PRC_Litterbug]

SHARE THIS POST WITH ALL SWPA TEACHERS YOU KNOW!

PRC has extended the teacher registration deadline for the "Let’s Clear the Air" Poster Challenge presented in partnership with Southwest PA Air Quality Partnership. Register by Monday, March 22, at https://t.co/rhRjAe5b1M.

[Pennsylvania NRCS @NRCS_PA]

On average, the U.S. uses more than 82 billion gallons of groundwater per day. This video shows how water moves through different types of soil. https://t.co/C77mi1B53o #gwaw

[wellowner.org @wellowner]

Routine inspection of a water well system can help ensure it is operating properly, prolong its useful life, and protect your investment. #GWAW

[PA Department of Environmental Protection @PennsylvaniaDEP]

Learn how to use the "rock test" to tell the difference and what you should do if you discover a sheen caused by pollution:
https://t.co/pEGessIOah

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

Allegheny Master Watershed Stewards Share Their Passion Through PITT Course
Great job all involved, including our own Laurie Maglietta of the Buffalo Creek Watershed Association! https://t.co/snrKxzm0lh

[WCWA @thewcwalliance]

ATTENTION Washington County Homeowners - do you have a private water well? Sign up for this free event on June 14th at Noon
https://t.co/8w0IK4hgns
#groundwater #washingtonpa #wellwater