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Pa. Supreme Court’s Response to Local Well Pads and Public Health
The Pa Supreme Court dismissed Protect PT's case June 22. Protect PT is calling for greater setbacks for homes, schools and sources ...
Protect PT
Jul 13, 20213 min read


Understanding Local Governments
Many local government decisions impact day-to-day life for residents of a community. Learn key terms for understanding local government.
Protect PT
Jul 1, 20213 min read


The Drakulic Well Pad and Its Potential Impacts on School Aged Children
These schools are about a mile from the well site, and due to their location, school-aged children may be exposed to dangerous ...
Protect PT
Apr 6, 20216 min read


Drakulic Environmental Hearing Board Case
Protect PT, along with The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Apex Energy individually filed motions for summary judgments...
Protect PT
Apr 5, 20212 min read


Youth Can Change the World
You don’t have to be a grown up to make a positive change in your community.
Protect PT
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Case Accepted By Supreme Court for Case Around Local Well Pads
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court accepted the appeals 2 WAP 2021 and 3 WAP 2021 regarding the Metis and Gaia well pads in Penn Township...
Protect PT
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Year In Review: Protect PT Finds New Ways to Connect, Collaborate and Inspire
Adapting to a “new normal” has been a challenge, but has further reassured us that those involved in the fight won’t let anything stop them
Protect PT
Dec 22, 20203 min read


Connecting Virtually, Creating Conversations
Our Virtual Lunch Hours have enabled us to share conversations with unique people - some we've never even met in person - with the public.
Protect PT
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Response to CNX Settlement Press Statement
Today DEP reached an agreement with CNX to address the January 2019 well control incident at the Shaw Well Pad in Washington Township
Protect PT
Aug 21, 20202 min read


Is your water contaminated?
Water is an important part of life whether you are drinking it, fishing in it, or even playing in it.
Protect PT
Jul 29, 20202 min read


The Shaw Well Pad Incident: A Summary
The Shaw Pad is housed near Beaver Run Reservoir located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which is the source of water...
Protect PT
Jul 21, 20205 min read

Feeding the Spirit Receives COVID Relief Grant Through Protect PT
"We are humbled and encouraged by the outpouring of support of our community. We have seen an increase in need among our neighbors..."
Protect PT
Jun 15, 20202 min read

Protect PT, Mountain Watershed Association and others comment on DEP permitting during COVID-19
Oil and gas operations have been deemed "essential" by the state and allowed to continue during the state lock down.
Protect PT
Jun 12, 20201 min read


Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill Applies for Permit to Evaporate Leachate
The Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill applied for a state permit to evaporate leachate (liquid runoff) from the site, putting nearby residents,
Protect PT
Jun 12, 20201 min read


The Titan Well Pad will not be appealed
March 1 was the deadline to appeal the Titan Well Pad decision.
Protect PT
Apr 21, 20202 min read


Remembering a Community Hero
Charles was a wonderful man who cared deeply about his community and wanted to protect it from fracking.
Protect PT
Mar 12, 20202 min read


Westmoreland Solar Co-op Final Info Session
Info Session: February 29, 6:30pm PMLilja's Premiere Pizza 6413, 4475 PA-13
Mary
Jan 21, 20201 min read


Southwest PA Goes to Harrisburg: Return of the Lorax
April 05, 9:00 AM – Apr 06, 7:00 PM Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Mary
Jan 21, 20201 min read


Penn Township Comprehensive Plan Update
In February 2019 members and leadership at Protect PT met to discuss the announced Penn Township comprehensive plan updates.
Mary
Jan 21, 20201 min read

Protect PT Challenges DEP Permits at the Environmental Hearing Board
For Immediate Release: Sept. 5, 2018 Contact: Gillian Graber Executive Director, Protect PT 724-392-7023 protectpenntwp@gmail.com On...
Mary
Jan 21, 20203 min read
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