After the celebration luncheon there will be a tour of the award-winning Lowber Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment System which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
It All Started….
In 1991, a group of concerned citizens formed the Sewickley Creek Watershed Association to promote the conservation of natural resources, monitor and improve water quality, and advocate wise land use practices in the Sewickley Creek Watershed.
The Sewickley Creek Watershed is a 168 square mile area in Southwestern Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, drained by Sewickley Creek and its major tributaries.
The watershed is a diverse area that consists of cities, boroughs, farms, and wild scenic areas. It is an area rich in history, recreational opportunities, and, unfortunately, significant water pollution problems.
Many streams and creeks in the watershed have a bright orange color due to abandoned mine drainage.
To help clean up local waterways, the Association--
-- Monitors water quality and identifies sources of pollution in the watershed.
-- Partners with government agencies and other organizations to sponsor, develop, and maintain AMD treatment programs.
-- Works with local industries to monitor discharge facilities.
-- Participates in developing uses for AMD iron oxide as it is removed from our waterways.
-- Conducts regularly scheduled volunteer cleanups to help rid our waterways of trash and litter in order to preserve their natural beauty.
-- Identifies problems and seeks out new sources of funding for future water quality projects through the Rivers Conservation Program.
Click Here to see the Association's major projects.
More information on this special celebration will be posted on the Sewickley Creek Watershed Association website.
(Photo: Lowber AMD Treatment Project.)
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[Posted: June 16, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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