Upper Chartiers Creek Watershed Association

04/24/2026

We look forward to seeing some people around Peters Lake tomorrow!

04/09/2026

See trash in your neighborhood and want to take action? We're giving away free cleanup supplies this Saturday 4/11 at the Canon Mac Polar Plunge from 10 - 12. Every little bit counts, and together we can make a difference. Stop by, cheer on the plungers, and grab supplies to clean up your area.

03/21/2026

03/11/2026

The spring peepers are out!

03/01/2026

Take a look at our 2025 annual report! We appreciate all of our members, volunteers, and collaborators for another fantastic year of learning and serving our watershed.

02/24/2026

You are invited to join us. Find out what we do and how you can become involved. Clean water starts with us!

01/17/2026

BOARD OPENINGS: Help Protect Washington County Waterways! The Washington County Watershed Alliance (WCWA) is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming At-Large Board Member vacancies starting in March 2026. Dedicated to Preserving, Restoring, and Enhancing our local waterways WCWA is an all volunteer run 501(c)3. Candidates must be residents of Washington County, PA, and are expected to attend monthly board meeting held from 7-9 PM on the 1st Tuesday of the month (virtual or in person @ 50 Old Hickory Ridge Road Washington, PA 15301) We are looking to expand our expertise to include those with backgrounds in finance, law, social media, field monitoring and/ or nonprofit experience. If that doesn’t fit you, but you care about a healthy environment and want to make a difference, please contact us at [email protected]. To learn more, www.wcwalliance.org or follow us on facebook and instagram. Thank you for your consideration!
~The Washington County Watershed Alliance Board of Directors

01/09/2026

Its a little over a week out, but if you want to mark your calendars, we are having a winter beer fest to support Upper Chartiers Creek Watershed Association

Join us and a dozen PGH home brewers down in Peters Township for a exposition of local beer to support this environmental charity. There will be food, raffles, and lot of fun in addition to a wide selection of winter beer!

01/08/2026

Our friends at Mondays Brewing Company are having their annual Dark Beer Fest with local brewers and us!Come talk about your watershed, learn more about what we do, and grab some raffle tickets for our baskets. You can purchase your tickets below.

A celebration of Winter Beer - This annual event benefits the Upper Chartiers Creek Watershed Association.

12/23/2025

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating drinking water in parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A study conducted by the Stroud Water Research....