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Pittsburgh District 150th Anniversary
DEAD SEA SAVIOR
From the 1940s through the early 1960s, the lake endured the toxic effects of acid drainage in its water shed from heavy coal and clay mining. During that time, the average pH levels in the outflow were between 4.0 and 5.0. This decline in water quality reduced the plankton, which is an essential aquatic organism and primary food chain element. At these levels, fish are not able to survive in this environment.
Work continues at Montgomery Locks and Dam
Members of the repair party work on Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.
Building stronger leaders
Col. Bernard Lindstrom, district commander, presents guest speaker, Jay Sukernek, Riverlife’s chief financial officer, with a commander’s coin in appreciation of Sukernek’s participation is the district’s senior leadership workshop, Feb. 19.
Building stronger leaders
Megan Garrett and Ken Baldauff, members of the district’s 2016 Leadership Development Program, present the Action Plan to the district senior leadership during the Feb. 19, leadership workshop.
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150th Press Release
Locking Through Time
Click our logo to view the district's 150 year timeline.
150th Anniversary District Photos
Caption
From the 1940s through the early 1960s, the lake endured the toxic effects of acid drainage in its water shed from heavy coal and clay mining. During that time, the average pH levels in the outflow were between 4.0 and 5.0. This decline in water quality reduced the plankton, which is an essential aquatic organism and primary food chain element. At these levels, fish are not able to survive in this environment.