Our communities in the Upper Ohio Valley are already living with the impacts of climate change. From extreme heat and flooding to landslides and severe storms, these experiences aren’t abstract or far-off. They’re part of daily life for many of us across Western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. That’s why we’re excited to … Read more
As we mark the third anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment and chemical disaster, I want to personally thank everyone who has been on this journey with us. From showing up in moments of crisis to staying engaged for the long haul, your care and solidarity have carried our community forward. I’m sharing the … Read more
AirSense 2025 Summary AirSense 2025 Summary Below is a summary of key findings from the first year of data collected from five Aeroqual AQM-65 air monitors in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, from December 2, 2024 through November 17, 2025. The Environmental Health Project collected this data with the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community as part of … Read more
AirSense Quarterly Report (9.2.25 – 11.17.25) AirSense Report (September 2025-November 2025) Key Findings from Monitoring PM2.5, NO2, Ozone, and VOCs Below is a summary of key findings from the fourth quarterly report on data collected from five Aeroqual AQM-65 air monitors in Beaver County, PA from September 2, 2025 through November 17, 2025. The Environmental … Read more
Ryan Hancharick Source Water & UIC Section U.S. EPA Region 3 October 16, 2025 Re: Comment on Permit #PAS2D041BBEA, Columbia Gas, Underground Injection Control Authorization to Operate a Class II-D Injection Well. Dear Mr. Hancharick, The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) thanks you for the opportunity to submit comments on Underground Injection Control Permit … Read more
My name is Hilary Starcher-O’Toole, and I’m the Executive Director of the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC ) an environmental organization based in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. I want to tell you what life looks like where I live. We sit along the Ohio River, a place that has carried industry for generations. My grandparents … Read more
AirSense Quarterly Report (6.2.25 – 9.2.25) AirSense Report (June 2025-September 2025) Key Findings from Monitoring PM2.5, NO2, Ozone, and VOCs Below is a summary of key findings from the third quarterly report on data collected from five Aeroqual AQM-65 air monitors in Beaver County, PA from June 2, 2025 through September 2, 2025. The Environmental … Read more
We sent the letter below to Congressman Deluzio on Monday, September 15, 2025. Re: Request for EPA Public Hearing on Proposed Injection Well in Beaver Falls, PA Dear Congressman Deluzio, I am writing on behalf of the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) to respectfully request your support in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … Read more
For Immediate Release Media Contact Hilary Flint, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, BCMAC, hilaryfflint@gmail.com Shell Plastics Plant Racks Up More Violations, Still No New Fines BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (August 5, 2025) — The Shell Plastics Plant in Beaver County received three new High Priority Violations (HPVs) in June 2025, bringing the total for this … Read more
Public Comment on PHMSA-2025-0032 — Docket Section III.B.24 (submitted 8.4.25) Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) strongly opposes any attempt to reinstate the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Communities like ours in Southwestern Pennsylvania are already living with the long-term consequences of hazardous rail transport. This rulemaking under Section III.B.24 of PHMSA-2025-0032 … Read more