06/01/2026
Do you live, fish, paddle, or play along the Youghiogheny River between West Newton and Buena Vista? Are you sick of seeing tires on the bottom of the river? Then help get them out! The Mountain Watershed Association and Three Rivers Waterkeeper have arranged for tire pickup and disposal, they just need you (and your boat) to help pull tires and stack them on the banks! (*For experienced paddlers only!*)
Where can I park?
Well-marked take-out parking will be provided at a community member’s property in Industry, PA
Set your own shuttle
You may start and end at any legal parking area
Where to put the tires?
Tire-stacking locations will be flagged ahead of time
Designated volunteers will pick up tires at the end of the day
What’s the best boat?
Motor boats are the most efficient for moving tires
Canoes also work well
We do not recommend sit-on-top kayaks or SUP boards
Are there guides?
No! This is a self-guided activity
Bring your own boat, food, water, and first aid kit
You don’t want to lose your tires in the river! We strongly recommend unloading your tires at Sutersville Boat Launch so you don’t tip over in the rapid downstream or using the stockpile locations along the river when you’re full.
MWA and Three Rivers Waterkeeper staff will be on the water, but we are not providing guiding services. Please paddle at your own risk.
**If interested, contact Eric at the Mountain Watershed Association via email - [email protected]**