Friends of Lackawanna | Nonprofit defending health & environment in Dunmore
Friends of Lackawanna is a nonprofit organization based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, committed to protecting the environmental health, safety & reputation of Lackawanna County and surrounding communities. Formed in direct response to the proposed Phase III expansion of the Keystone Sanitary Landfill (KSL), the organization represents a broad coalition of residents advocating for responsible land use, sustainable planning and environmental justice in Northeastern PA.
Protecting Land, Lives & Livelihoods
If approved, the KSL expansion would elevate the landfill to a height surpassing both Montage Mountain and the Statue of Liberty—forever reshaping the landscape and posing long-term risks to air and water quality. Friends of Lackawanna argues that such a facility has no place in close proximity to neighborhoods, schools, and public parks. The organization works tirelessly to raise awareness about the potential health, environmental and economic consequences of the landfill’s expansion, while offering a clear vision for a cleaner, safer future.
A Community-Led Movement for Change
Driven by grassroots activism and civic engagement, Friends of Lackawanna leads public education efforts, organizes community forums, partners with environmental experts, and takes legal action when necessary. Their mission—Protect Our Health, Protect Our Environment, Protect Our Reputation—guides every initiative. Through its advocacy, the organization empowers residents to stand up for the region’s identity and take part in shaping land-use decisions that reflect the needs of people, not polluters.
Friends of Lackawanna is a community-powered movement protecting public health, natural resources & regional character through advocacy in Dunmore.
