We are proud to call the Mon Valley home.
The Monongahela is formed by the confluence of the West Fork River and its “East Fork”—the Tygart Valley River—at Fairmont, West Virginia. The river is navigable its entire length with a series of locks and dams that maintain a minimum depth of 9 feet (2.7 m) to accommodate barges. In Pennsylvania, the Monongahela is met by two major tributaries: the Cheat River, which joins at Point Marion, and the Youghiogheny River, which joins at McKeesport.
MVA serves the Mid-Mon Valley, roughly defined as Elizabeth to Brownsville (North/South) and Smithton to Bentleyville (East/West). The communities that make up this area have a strong manufacturing heritage and though many communities have seen a decline in population, the area is still 100,000 people strong.
The area is also host to a variety of recreational activities, including:
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking and Biking
- Swimming
- Parks
- Bowling
- Music Concerts
The area is also home to many historical sites, including:
- The Whiskey Rebellion
- Donora Smog Event
- Native American History
- And more
We need your help to expand this site. We are creating a local directory of local businesses, shops, restaurants, sites and anything else you would like to feature in the Mon Valley. Send your listing via the form below.
Take a trip to Las Vegas in the Mon Valley
Take a trip to Las Vegas in the Mon Valley on FRIDAY 12th APRIL! The second annual MON VALLEY ALLIANCE CASINO NIGHT
at MON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB. Proceeds benefit MVA’s Community Development Funds. To buy General Admission tickets, click here. To become a Sponsor, click here.
“MEADOWLAND” $300 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
3 ADMISSION TICKETS-VALUED AT $75.00
$20,000 EXTRA GAME PLAY
INCLUSION ON EVENT ADVERTISING
“RIVERS” $500 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
5 ADMISSION TICKETS VALUED AT $125.00
$40,000 EXTRA GAME ...
Mon Valley-Opoly is available locally at these fine locations
2018 Annual Gathering
Thank you to all for joining us at our second Annual Gathering. We appreictae your support and look forward to continuing our partnerships to build a better Mon Valley.
Town to Town Mini-Grant Program Announced
Proceeds from the Mon Valley-Opoly Paint and Sip will go towards Mon Valley Alliance Foundation’s (MVAF) Community Development Fund that is implementing a mini-grant program for local individuals and businesses. MVAF will be awarding five separate $250 grants until the end of 2018 under a rolling application system. Mini-grant applications are due by no later than 2 p.m on the last day of the month for consideration for the next month.
Potential applicants may include organizations such as educational institutions and schools, religious organizations, municipal organizations, parks and recreation and other groups whose main purpose is to benefit ...
MVA named managing organization for Monongahela River Water Trail
Charleroi, PA, February 9, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Water Trail Partnership has named the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) as the managing organization for the Monongahela River Water Trail.
The Pennsylvania Water Trails Partnership, which manages the Pennsylvania Water Trails Program, is made up of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and the National Park Service.
The water trail is designated with the Pennsylvania Water Trail Program. MVA plans to work closely with the Mon River Towns Program to form a strong coalition of organizations and individuals to work on ...
Choose Your Impact with Community Development Funds
MVA has created four new community development funds to help support and start new projects that strengthen the community and benefit the region: Mon Valley Community Development Fund, Workforce Readiness Fund, Startup Incubation Fund and the Historical Preservation Fund.
