January 2013 Update

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comMarcellus ShalePosted on Comments are Disabled

As area residents know, drilling and development within the park conservation zone has halted for the time being.  It is unclear whether this is the result of geological feature making it unprofitable or the drop in gas prices.

At this time, there are still leases in the conservation zone which could be developed.

The legal status of local Marcellus legislation is in limbo.  If you are interested in this issue as it impacts Indiana county, you may want to follow the activites of the Coalition for a Healthy County.  http://coalitionforahealthycounty.wordpress.com/

Meeting Minutes

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Visit below for the minutes of meetings since the formation of Friends of Yellow Creek as a chapter of PA Parks and Forests in April 2010. Please note that minutes are approved at the subsequent, monthly meeting, so that the most recent minutes are “draft” “unapproved.”

2013
2013-080FOYC-minutes
2013-07-FOYC Minutes
2013-June-25-FOYC minutes
Minutes-2012-03-FOYC
2013-04-FOYC-Minutes
2013-03-FOYC-minutes
2013-02-FOYCminutes
2013-01-FOYC Minutes (1)

2012
2012-11-FOYC-Minutes
2012-10-FOYC-Minutes
2012-08-FOYC-Minutes
2012-06-FOYC-Minutes
2012-03-FOYC Minutes
2012-01-FOYC-Minutes
minutes-2012-01-foyc

2011
minutes-2011-12-13
Minutes-2011-11-7-_0
Minutes-2011-09-06-planningmtg
minutes-2011-05-12-draft
minutes-2011-2_10-FOYC-draft
mintues-2011-04-14
minutes-2011_1_20-draft
minutes-2011_1_20-draft
minutes-2011-2_10-FOYC-draft
Minutes-2011-11-7-
11_11_10 F of YC minutes

2010
11_11_10 F of YC minutes
8_10_10 F of YC Minutes
7_13_10 F of YC Minutes-draft
6_8_10 F of YC Minutes-draft
6_8_10 F of YC Minutes
5_11_10 F of YC Minutes

Meeting – Board and Members

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Would you like to become involved? Are you interested in learning more about Friends of Yellow Creek? Please come to the next FOYC meeting: Yellow Creek State Park, Environmental Classroom – Dragonfly Pond Tuesday, May 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm We’ll be talking about possible projects and priorities. Bring your ideas! Bring a friend!

FOYC and IUP Sailing offer Get Outdoors Sailing 101

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SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 – SAILING 101

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sailing101

Join us to explore the sport and art of sailing on Yellow Creek Lake. This two-hour session begins with a lesson on the parts of the sailboat and introduces future sailors to the basics of wind awareness, sail trim, and points of sail. Three US Sailing Certified instructors will be on hand. After this orientation, in the second hour each student will have the chance to enjoy a short sail accompanied by a experienced sailor (weather permitting).

We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes.  Your instructors will conduct the class with yoru safety in mind; like all outdoor activities, sailing entails certain risks.  We’ll try to stay dry and capsizes are rare, but waterproof shoes and a change of clothes are recommended.

Pre-registration required. Participation is free but is limited to 12 students over the age of 10 years. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913.

FOYC and the IUP Sailing Club are collaborating to offer this program.