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A 501c3 working to remediate effects of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and restore Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) in Shamokin Creek Watershed

The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is an organization dedicated to restoring the Shamokin Creek to a more natural state. What is Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)? AMD is the result of exposure of pyrite to water and oxygen. Pyrite is associated with coal deposits and past mining exposed to weathering, releasing iron, other metals and acid to ground and surface waters. When the mines were abandoned the water table rose, allowing the tainted water to reach the surface. Upon reaching the surface the iron converts to iron hydroxide (yellow boy), which settles on the bottom of the streams choking out most aquatic life. Today, miners and coal operators must comply with more strict government law and regulations, so little AMD results from active mines today. The AMD problem in the Shamokin Creek Watershed is almost exclusively from abandoned mines. There is no responsible party to clean up the polluted waters. The cleanup of abandoned mines thus falls to local citizens, businesses, and local, state, and federal governments. We need to take action right now to reduce AMD and treat as many of the sources of contamination to the watershed and it's waterways. AMD can be treated by active and passive methods, and the SCRA consults with experts to design appropriate treatments to reduce the acidity and remove metals from our water. All membership dues and donations received by SCRA are used for community outreach programs and expenses. SCRA officials are not paid for their services.

10/16/2026

Happening tomorrow .

10/12/2026

Meeting agenda for Tuesday, Oct 13. Meetings are held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. A Zoom link is available for those unable to attend in person. Contact me directly if you’d like the link.

10/08/2026

A significant source of abandoned mine draining (AMD) flows into Shamokin Creek just below the Cameron Bridge in Shamokin.

10/08/2026

So much good stuff happening in the Shamokin creek watershed today! We couldn’t have asked for better field work weather. Huge shout out to our Kleinfelder consultants and EPCAMR team who divided-and-conquered all the major AMD sites in the watershed. Flow data was collected for all sites and water samples taken from a few locations that haven’t previously been sampled. We’re also really grateful to our PA DEP BAMR grant manager, Jonathan Cunningham for making the trip out the watershed and spending the day with our team. It was nice to meet with him in person, and show him some of the sights around the area. And last, but not least, thanks to Ranshaw Civic Association for allowing us to set up a mini-lab at the picnic grounds for a few hours, where Brad Shultz and Chuck Cravotta conducted field testing on the water samples.

Flow data will continue to be recorded until we have a solid year worth of high and low flows. This information is critical when attempting to size a water treatment facility.

10/05/2026

If you didn’t have a chance to catch SCRA’s segment on In Your Neighborhood this past month, it’s now available on YouTube! Much thanks to Chris O’rourke and the crew from SECV8 for stopping by to chat with members of our team and spotlight some of the issues facing Shamokin Creek watershed. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share what we do with a wider audience.

We get the details on efforts to rehabilitate Shamokin Creek. Plus,...

09/28/2026

SCRA would like to give a shout out to our 15 Hole Sponsors from Friday's Wayside Open Golf Tournament at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course. Thank you so much for supporting SCRA and our efforts to restore Shamokin Creek watershed. 💙

OIP Shamokin
Landscape Services Inc
The Plumbing Outlet
J&S Landscaping Inc.
Bo, Laura, and Cameron Scandle
Beerbellybbq & catering
KPI Technology
Kulpmont Beverage
Gallagher Insurance, Todd Geist
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area
Kulpmont Borough
Redman Club
Sahlaney, Dudeck, & Hochfeld Law Office
D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co.
Woytowich Wisloski Investment Group, Inc.

09/25/2026

Today was a beautiful day at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course for the annual Wayside Open Golf Tournament. Perfect weather, great turnout of teams, and a whole lot of support for Shamokin Creek. 💙

A huge thank you to Susquehanna Fundraising for organizing and hosting this fantastic event - none of this would be possible without their hard work! We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors, whose generous donations make our watershed restoration work possible:

Area Services
FIT Energy
Susquehanna Fundraising
Kleinfelder
Klebon Insurance Group
Lauer Media Company
H&P Construction Inc.
Ironworkers Local Union No. 404
Brian G Persing Masonry
Shimock's Furniture

And of course, thank you to every golfer who came out today to swing for a cause! Every dollar raised goes toward restoring Shamokin Creek and protecting our watershed for future generations.

09/22/2026

Calling all golfers! 🏌️‍♀️ There’s still a few days left to register!

The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance was selected as this year's beneficiary of the Wayside Open Golf Tournament! We’re still looking for a few more teams but registration for the Tournament closes soon.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course
✍🏻 Registration: 8:00 AM
⏱ Sh***un Start: 9:00 AM
🏆Prizes & Meal: 1:00 PM The Nickel Plate Bar & Grill

Format: 4-Person Scramble
Cost: $100 per person / $380 per team

How to Join:

Golfers/Teams send E-Mail to:
[email protected]

Sponsors: Fill out the registration form (link in comments), and mail with your check (payable to SCRA) to:

Susquehanna Fundraising
466 W Center St.
Elysburg, PA 17824

09/17/2026

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Golf for a Great Cause! 🏌️‍♂️

The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is proud to be this year's beneficiary of the Wayside Open Golf Tournament! Every golfer, sponsor, and donor helps support our work to restore Shamokin Creek and the surrounding watershed. Registration for the Tournament closes Friday, September 18.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course
✍🏻 Registration: 8:00 AM
⏱ Sh***un Start: 9:00 AM
🏆Prizes & Meal: 1:00 PM The Nickel Plate Bar & Grill (after party)

Format: 4-Person Scramble
Cost: $100 per person / $380 per team

How to Join or Support

Golfers/Teams: E-Mail [email protected]

Sponsors: Fill out the registration form (link in comments), and mail with your check (payable to SCRA) to:

Susquehanna Fundraising
466 W Center St.
Elysburg, PA 17824

09/15/2026

Meeting agenda for Tuesday, Sep. 15. Meetings are held at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. A Zoom link is available for those unable to attend in person. Contact me directly if you’d like the link.

Address

PO Box 263
Mount Carmel, PA
17851

Website

https://www.shamokincreek.org/

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