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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stock photo of hydropower plant and outflow area downstream of Youghiogheny Dam.

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Corps investigating fish kill downstream of Youghiogheny River Lake
9/28/2016 8:18:00 PM
Come celebrate 50 years of the Michael J. Kirwan Dam and reservoir bringing value to the region. This event will include presentations, speeches from legislators and children of Rep. Kirwan, games, tours of the facility, a ceremonial 50th Anniversary tree planting, and more.

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Natural Resource Specialist
9/27/2016 2:05:00 PM
In 2015, more than 40 volunteers cleaned up nearly 10 miles of shoreline during National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 2015.

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National Public Lands Day at Youghiogheny River Lake
9/20/2016 11:09:00 AM
Youghiogheny River Lake participated in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 2015. Last year, volunteers collected more than 35-cubic yards of debris along 10 miles of shoreline,

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National Public Lands Day at Youghiogheny River Lake
9/20/2016 11:04:00 AM
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.

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DEAD SEA SAVIOR
9/9/2016 10:45:00 AM
In 1969, the former Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Mine Reclamation initiated a program called "Operation Scarlift." A lime treatment plant was established at Swamp Creek and was viewed as a short-term solution to the problem.

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DEAD SEA SAVIOR
9/9/2016 10:16:00 AM
Come experience living history at Berlin Lake, where we are celebrating the Pittsburgh District’s Sesquicentennial. Berlin Lake will mark this anniversary with a Living History Event, Sept. 10 -11. As a part of the event, local stakeholders have been asked to come and speak about our local history and culture, as well as provide living reenactors demonstrating how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has evolved.

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A view of Berlin Lake Dam
9/7/2016 2:54:00 PM
Ranger Jacob Henry hosted children who attended the festivities in an all-day JAKES Day event, Aug. 20.

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Stonewall Jackson Lake brings Water Safety to JAKES Day
8/23/2016 3:35:00 PM
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