Moshannon Group - Sierra Club

They are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. Dangerous toxins have invaded our local Centre region waterways and Sierra Club Moshannon Group has been testing and sharing results since 2022. That's when PFAS (per and poly fluoroalkyl substances) were found in the Spring and Bald Eagle Creek water sheds by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2019.

You are invited to join David Roberts, Moshannon Group Water Conservation Chair, as he traces the path of contaminants from the Centre County Airport directly into Spring Creek and describes the effects of the pollutants and a course of action. At this event you will:

• Get an explanation of PFAS, where they can be found, and the effect on human health and to natural biological systems.
• Observe the geology of the area where contaminants have been found and trace their path into Spring Creek
• See where and how samples are gathered, what results have been confirmed so far, and what the sources of the contaminants are
• Understand the effects of PFAS on the Walnut Grove community
• Learn what can you do to effect change.

The event is weather permitting. Sturdy shoes or boots should be worn as we will be walking a short distance in Spring Creek Canyon. Depending on storm water flows, we may be able to collect study samples on the day of the event, otherwise, if you would like to participate in sample collection, we will notify registrants of time and date.

For 50 epic years, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival has taken us to the world's wildest places--from towering peaks to untamed rivers, from life-changing expeditions to edge-of-your-seat action. Come celebrate this year's award winning films.

Sierra Club Moshannon Group is offering 3 unique film packages this year--Friday and Saturday evenings and a new Saturday matinee. Also check out our family pricing packages as well.

Come early and visit with other local environmental groups in the State Theatre Attic. As always, our generous sponsors will be providing gift cards and experience giveaways you won't want to miss.

You can get more information and purchase tickets on the State Theatre Website.

We will once again be participating in Clearwater Conservancy's Watershed Cleanup Day. If you have a canoe or a kayak plan to join us. We will either be on the Bald Eagle Creek, downstream of Milesburg or a specific section of the old 220 in the Bald Eagle Valley.

We will paddle our designated stretch of waterway collecting trash--everything from clothing to tires--which makes its way into our streams threatening fish and wildlife.

If you do not have a canoe, there are still opportunities to join the work party. Final details won't be available until April but save the date and sign up. We'll reach out with more details as they are available.

Waterproof shoes and clothing and work gloves are recommended.