1. Save energy  By using less energy, you can help to reduce carbon emissions. Try switching off products not in use, turn your heat down & layer, get a nice clothes drying rack and choose to use that instead of a dryer.  2. Use reusable alternatives Single-use products, particularly plastic ones, such as water bottles, tend to end up in landfill and the ocean, causing harm to wildlife and the environment. Prevent this by choosing...

It is our pleasure to announce that this past week Headwaters Charitable Trust has been awarded TWO grants. One of them for the amount of $251,400 on behalf of the Toby Creek Watershed Association from the DEP Growing Greener Grant. The other grant was for a sum of $231,134 that will be used in the Johnstown Inclined Plane Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment ID and Design project on behalf of the Growing Greener Grant as...

While I typically don’t advocate either way for legislation, I am very concerned with  Amendment A05143 to House Bill 1822 which will impact local business that rely on our natural resources.  Over the past 3 years, Headwaters Charitable Trust has hired technical firms, construction companies and ordered a supply chain of materials to the tune of $1.3M that have a direct economic impact on Pennsylvania’s economy.  The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the Environmental Stewardship Fund, and...