What is MAWA?
The Murrysville Area Watershed Association (MAWA) is a team of dedicated environmental and business professionals committed to creating a positive impact on our environment and community.
What WE DO?
Through continuous water quality monitoring, collaborative efforts with property owners, and strategic programs to establish riparian buffers, MAWA mitigates environmental impact and promotes informed community engagement.
MAWA Strategic Plan: Legacy 2030
Explore MAWA’s bold vision for restoring Southwestern PA’s waterways. The 2025 Strategic Plan outlines key goals in acid mine drainage remediation, community stewardship, and long-term sustainability. See how this grassroots effort is building a cleaner, healthier future.
STay Informed
Stay up to date on everything happening here at MAWA — check out our announcements, news, and more on the News Page!
MAWA Fall 2025 Newsletter: Advancing Water Quality & Community Stewardship
Discover how MAWA is protecting local waterways, expanding environmental education, and leading new conservation projects. Read our Fall 2025 Newsletter to see how grants, community programs, and science-driven initiatives are shaping a healthier, sustainable future for our region.
Murrysville Area Watershed Association Receives $70,000 Grant
MAWA received a $70,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to improve water quality monitoring, expand environmental education, and boost community engagement. The funding will support stream data collection, stewardship training, and outreach, advancing MAWA’s mission to protect local waterways and promote environmental awareness. Learn more...
Native Plants Reclaim Murrysville Mine Site
A former acid mine drainage site in Murrysville, PA, is being revitalized through native plantings to restore natural habitats and support wildlife. This ecological effort aims to reverse damage from past coal mining by improving soil health and boosting biodiversity. The use of native species helps stabilize the land and encourages sustainable environmental recovery for the future. Learn more at the TribLive...
Goals
Water Quality
Establish the current water quality of the major streams in the Murrysville area and develop a program of continuous monitoring to determine the impact of future improvements to the streams.
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Inform
Inform and educate the public of the goals of the Murrysville Area Watershed Association.
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Relationships
Establish a process to work with property owners to secure property access to further the goals of the organization to monitor and improve the quality of water in the targeted watersheds.
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Invest
Develop assets to further the improvement of the quality of water in the Murrysville Area Watersheds by constructing active and passive acid mine remediation facilities to improve the water quality of streams.
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Mitigate
Develop programs to establish riparian buffers and reduce the impact of various land uses on the quality of streams within the watersheds.
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Promote & Preserve
Promote trail connectivity throughout the Municipality of Murrysville and to recognize historically significant sites identified through these efforts.