Mountain Watershed Association
Taylor Robbins is currently serving as the Conservation & Recreation Manager at Mountain Watershed Association. Prior to this, Taylor held roles such as Program Coordinator at Jacob's Creek Watershed Association and Associate Animal Technician (H) at the University of Pittsburgh. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Conservation from Cedar Crest College, Taylor has a strong background in environmental education, stream restoration projects, water quality testing, and animal care. Throughout various positions at organizations like The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and AmeriCorps, Taylor has been actively involved in land management, invasive species control, and wildlife care.
Mountain Watershed Association
Founded in 1994, the mission of MWA is to protect, preserve and restore the Indian Creek and greater Youghiogheny River watersheds located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. Our organization is unique in that we pursue on-the-ground restoration of past environmental damages while also advocating to prevent impacts to the watershed primarily caused by continued fossil fuel extraction. We achieve our mission through a variety of initiatives including abandoned mine drainage remediation, water quality monitoring, recreational trail development, educational programming, grassroots organizing, and legal advocacy. We work towards a world where our communities and decision-makers act as if what affects one of us affects all of us, because that’s how watersheds work.