Moshannon Group News

Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club

Broad-winged hawk at Shaver’s Creek · Photo by Helena Kotala

Moshannon Group outing along the Mid State Trail · Photo by Gary Thornbloom

A bend along pristine Spring Creek · Photo courtesy of Spring Creek Canyon Alliance

Barred owl at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center · Photo by Helena Kotala

Trail along Spring Creek Canyon · Photo courtesy of Spring Creek Canyon Alliance

Harlequin ducks · Photo by Helena Kotala

Spring Creek Canyon uplands from I-99 — reforestation is recommended · Courtesy of Spring Creek Canyon Alliance

Pennsylvania’s elk country · Photo by Helena Kotala

Columbine in Spring Creek canyonlands · Photo by Bill Mertens · Courtesy of Spring Creek Canyon Alliance

Rickett’s Glen · Photo by Helena Kotala

Moshannon Group: Links of Interest

Sierra Club Websites

• Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter
• Sierra Club National

Other Pennsylvania Groups

• Allegheny Group · Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania
• Governor Pinchot Group · Harrisburg area
• Kittatinny Group · Kutztown area
• Lake Erie Group · PO Box 1556 · Erie, PA 16507-0556 · Email
• Lancaster Group · Lancaster County
• Lehigh Valley Group · Allentown/Bethlehem area
• Northeastern Group · Scranton area
• Otzinachson Group · Lewisburg area
• Southeastern Group · Philadelphia area

Local Outdoor/Environmental Organizations

• Allegheny Defense Project
  Working for the protection of the natural heritage of the Alleghenies.
• Audubon Pennsylvania
  All about birds and wildlife protection in Pennsylvania.
• Canoe Club of Centre County
  Organizes day trips on local streams and lakes, gives experienced paddlers a chance to explore the waterways and new paddlers a way to learn about local streams.
  
• ClearWater Conservancy
  Dedicated to land protection and watershed stewardship in central Pennsylvania.
• Eastern Native Tree Society
  Searching for, studying, and enjoying the native trees of our area.
• EcoAction
  Student environmental activism at Penn State University.
• Elm Street Community
  Environmentally-themed beautification project in Bradford, McKean County.
• Friends of Allegheny Wilderness
  Promoting federal wilderness protection for the most pristine areas of Allegheny National Forest.
• GroundWork Farms
  Community-supported agriculture and sustainable farming project in Penns Valley.
• Juniata Valley Audubon Society
  Our area’s local chapter of the famous birdwatching organization.
• Keystone Trails Association
  Information on all of Pennsylvania’s hiking trails and hiking clubs.
• Mountain Bike Pennsylvania
  Info on biking clubs, trails, and events across Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers
  Advocates for the protection and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s water resources.
• People Protecting Communities
  Grassroots coalition to stop the Centre County Landfill.
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
  Promoting the enjoyment of the natural and cultural environment by non-competitive outing events.
• Ridge and Valley Outing Club
  Promoting the enjoyment of the natural and cultural environment by non-competitive outing events.
• Save Our Allegheny Ridges
  Dedicated to saving southcentral PA ridges from uncontrolled wind power development.
• Spring Creek Alliance
  Coalition of conservation, sportsmen’s, and community groups for the proper stewardship of Spring Creek Canyon.
• State College Bird Club
  Preserving wild birds and a love for the natural world.
• Trips for Kids
  Non-profit organization promoting outings for kids in Central PA.
• Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
  Land trust organization for preserving Pennsylvania's natural places.

Government/Political Websites

• ActionPA
  Research and organizing for Pennsylvania environmental justice.
• Center for Sustainability
  Penn State University institute for alternative energy and sustainable technologies.
• Centre County Solid Waste Authority
  Everything from community recycling programs to building a green-friendly home.
• Chesapeake Research Consortium
  Government and industry group for the protection of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
• Environmental Defense Scorecard
  Find and evaluate sources of pollution in your area.
• PA Power Port
  Official portal website for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and state government.
• PA Wilds
  News on the multi-agency PA Wilds tourism and conservation program.
• PennEnvironment
  Statewide anti-pollution public research and advocacy group.
• PennFuture
  Advocacy group for environmentally sound public policy in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  Government guide to state parks, forests, hunting, and resource management.
• Pennsylvania Environmental Network
  News and resources for Pennsylvania grassroots activists.
• PoliticsPA
  One-stop source for everything happening in Harrisburg.