The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community seeks to protect the residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania, with emphasis on those in Beaver County, by informing them about the health, safety, environmental and economic impacts of fracking infrastructure, including the petrochemical buildout; and by supporting sustainable alternatives to carbon-based energy sources and economic development strategies in Beaver County.
BCMAC’s programs empower and protect our community by addressing pollution and its impacts on air, water, health, and safety. Through initiatives like Eyes on Pollution, we document environmental hazards, educate residents about health risks, and advocate for stronger policies to safeguard air and water quality. Programs like Eyes on Air and Eyes on Waterleverage community-driven data and partnerships to monitor and protect critical resources, while Eyes on Health ensures residents and medical professionals are informed about pollution-related health concerns. With Eyes on Transportation, we address the risks of hazardous material transport, advocating for stronger safety measures. Our education efforts inspire advocacy and environmental awareness through events, workshops, and our free little library initiative, while Caring for Our Community provides direct support and mutual aid to those impacted by pollution, ensuring no one is left behind. Together, these programs create a safer, healthier future for all.
The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment across its staff, Board of Directors, and broader community. We value a wide range of experiences, skills, and identities, and strive to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
For the purpose of this statement, diversity includes—but is not limited to—race, socioeconomic status, age, disability, religion, sexual identity, gender, ethnicity, and nationality. We believe that meaningful inclusion requires the full participation of all people, and we celebrate the richness of our Beaver County and southwestern Pennsylvania communities.
Discrimination, bias, harassment, and bullying of any kind are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
These principles guide our work as an organization and are reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition.