How You Can Help MCWC

1. Join
Although your membership fees do help us analyze samples, buy promotional materials (most of which have been donated so far), and create or obtain educational materials, having your name on our list of members helps us even more when we are trying to get state and federal monies to clean up the local environment.

One of the factors that funding agencies look at is the size of the membership. Organizations that have broader community support have a better chance of securing funds.

Click for a printable membership application.

2. Adopt a Stream
Most of the streams in the watershed need people to walk them and take notes and water samples. We can use this information to assess the quality of the water as well as to identify which streams can be restored. We need your help.

3. Talk to Us
Our members, in general, live in the watershed and know about parts of it. But, we need your input and suggestions on setting the priorities in the area. Which streams have fish and which don’t? Which streams only have one or two acid discharges, that if treated would restore miles of stream? What areas would you like to see cleaned up?

4. Attend MCWC Meetings
Find out what we are doing throughout the entire Moshannnon Creek watershed. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Rush Township building in Philipsburg at 7:00 pm.

5. Join a Committee
We need people for all kinds of tasks. We need artists, scientists, carpenters, fishermen, bug collectors, writers, lawyers, accountants, people who like to talk, and people who like to do. As with any organization, there are numerous tasks which need to be done, and only so many people to do them.

6. Talk to Your Friends and Family
Talk to people about us. Even if you aren’t interested in helping us, someone you know might be very interested. Talk about us, please.