Water Quality
The Loyalhanna Watershed Association is dedicated to preserving the health of our natural water systems that ensure we can live, work and play near clean flowing streams.
WQ Projects 
Land Preservation
From the top of the Laurel Mountains to the tributaries of the Allegheny, preserving our land protects our watershed and property values.
Protect Your Land 
Education • Outreach
We offer events, programs and outreach opportunities so that all generations can understand and appreciate the natural resources that keep our watershed healthy and productive.
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Mitigating Mine Spoils
Throughout the region, metals leaching from abandoned coal mines continue to spoil beautiful streams that once held native species. LWA is working hard to restore our waterways.
The Watershed Farm
Thanks to the generosity of many friends and supporters, LWA's iconic farm and its diverse habitats are now a center of education, outreach and agricultural conservation.
Education for All
As a core focus of the organization, LWA offers award-winning programming for broad audiences at the Nimick Family Education Center.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Our volunteers, members and community have a big impact on our region annually • along with total projects and acreage preserved
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Welcome to the
Loyalhanna Watershed Association
The Loyalhanna Watershed Association is truly honored to have worked for the past 55 years with a collaboration of partners, supporters and those living in and visiting our watershed. Together, we have made tremendous progress in the areas of water quality improvement, land protection, environmental education and community outreach, all in an effort to make the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed a healthy and vibrant place to call home. We invite you to stop by our office to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, attend one of our exciting community events and join us in the positive impacts we are making in our watershed!
Aerial photo courtesy of Tim Cairns
Aerial photo courtesy of Tim Cairns
JULY15, 2026
Loyalhanna Timber Fest - Featuring the PA WoodMobile
- 4:00 - 7:00 PM
- Watershed Farm - Lower Field
- FREE!
- Contact Tara for more information at tara@loyalwater.com or (724) 238-7560, ext. 3#
JULY25, 2026
FREE Community Picnic - Celebrating LWA's 55th Anniversary!
- 4:00 - 7:00 OM
- Watershed Farm - Lower Field
- Steel City Mobile Mini Golf, Vendors, Community Partner Booths & More!
- Contact Susan for more information at susan@loyalwater.com or (724) 238-7560, ext. 1#
Help Protect our Valuable Natural Resources,
Donate, volunteer and participate!