Penn-Trafford

Started in 2014, Protect PT strives to protect the constitutional rights of residents in our community in the wake of gas development using education, empowerment and engagement.

CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

Taking On Industrial Pollution and Greenhouse Gases

Title V of the Clean Air Act requires “major sources” of air pollution to obtain operating permits from the EPA or a state or local agency authorized to issue these permits. In Allegheny County, the Allegheny County Health Department in Allegheny County decides these permits. Join GASP, PennEnvironment, Clean Air Council, Clean Water Action, Environmental Integrity Project and the Breathe Project in the effort to clean the region’s air and reduce greenhouse gases.

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CAC's Southwest Pennsylvania Neighbors for Clean Air

The goal of the Southwest PA Neighbors for Clean Air initiative is to create 100 neighborhood groups of 10 members throughout the region so that residents can learn about and take action on the most pressing environmental issues in Southwest Pennsylvania. In the nine months since the first leader training session, CAC has trained over 80 group leaders, and 20 groups now meet regularly. Contact Jay Walker ([email protected]) to join a group or find out more information.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Earth Day Pittsburgh! 50th Anniversary – Virtual Teach In!

April 19, 2020

Pittsburgh Earth Day has gone virtual! An epic Pittsburgh Teach In will bring together a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals to stand with frontline communities threatened by industrial pollution and petrochemical expansion in our region. Join others on April 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. online. Details to come.

Virtual 2020 Youth Climate Strike!

April 22, 2020

Fridays for Future is planning a 24-Hour Virtual Climate Strike to mark the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in Pittsburgh. Join Pittsburgh youth and support them as they renew a commitment to our planet, each other and DECLARE A CLIMATE EMERGENCY. From Wednesday April 22, 2020 at noon to April 23, 2020 noon. All voices and ages are welcome! #VoteClimate #VoteEarth #PghEarthDay

Mountain Watershed Association's Spring Road Cleanup

May 09, 2020

Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 9am-12pm as we clean our ‘Adopt a Highway’ section of Indian Creek Valley Road. We will be meeting at the MWA office – 1414B Indian Creek Valley Rd, Melcroft, PA 15462 – and from there we will break into groups to start cleaning! Trash bags, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. If you have garbage pickup sticks feel free to bring those with you. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. For more information or to register for this event, please contact Jace at [email protected] or 724-455-4200 x 5#.