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December 12, 2019

Connoquenessing Creek Nominated For PA River Of The Year – VOTE!

The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance needs your help! The Connoquenessing Creek was just nominated for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year! It is one of five nominations picked out of hundreds of submissions. Over time this local waterway had been neglected and abused leading to its rating as the 2nd most polluted waterway in America in 2000. Since then through Allegheny Aquatic Alliance and other organizations’ efforts, significant positive changes have been made to this creek and have resulted in the restoration of it. The alliance held its eighth annual creek clean up day earlier this year in August. [READ MORE] Next…

August 22, 2019

8th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup This Weekend

Calling All Volunteers & Supporters! The 8th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup is almost here! The first of two cleanup events is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2019. Interested participants can register by contacting Christina Handley at alleghenyaquaticalliance@hotmail.com, (724) 371-0416, or simply just show up! “Since the start of this important cleanup project 7 years ago, we have gained experience and knowledge that have contributed to a more organized and successful cleanup each year,” said Christina Handley, VP of Allegheny Aquatic Alliance. “In addition, this ongoing project has created many networking opportunities to establish consistent support and sponsors that enable the…

August 17, 2018

7th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Clean Up This Weekend

The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance is organizing the Connoquenessing Creek Clean Up on Saturday. Teams will be dispersed along the Connoquenessing Creek — Conni — starting at McKim Way, across the creek from Riverside High School, and ending at Rock Point, where the Conni meets the Beaver River. Registration for the clean up day begins at 8 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 220 Fountain Ave. in Ellwood City. From 8 to 9 a.m., teams will be assigned, supplies and snacks will be dispersed and a safety talk will be conducted. Teams typically start removing garbage from the creek around 10:30 a.m….