SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE

PITTSBURGH, PA

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Flooded Mononghela River Credit: daveynin

The Slipper Orchid Alliance is a non-profit organization located in Pittsburgh, PA, dedicated to the cultivation and conservation of slipper orchids. The organization was established in 1989 and has since become a leading authority on slipper orchids in the United States.

The Alliance has a large membership base of orchid enthusiasts, ranging from hobbyists to professionals. The organization hosts monthly meetings, where members have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, participate in auctions, and share their own experiences and knowledge with others in the community.

In addition to their regular meetings, the Slipper Orchid Alliance also hosts an annual show and sale, which is open to the public. This event is a great opportunity for orchid enthusiasts to view and purchase some of the rarest and most beautiful slipper orchids from around the world.

The Alliance is also committed to the conservation of slipper orchids, partnering with various organizations to help protect these delicate plants in their natural habitats. The Slipper Orchid Alliance is an active participant in the fight against illegal trade and poaching of slipper orchids.

Overall, the Slipper Orchid Alliance is a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about slipper orchids, as well as for those who are passionate about conservation and protecting these beautiful plants for future generations to enjoy.

SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201632

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage
The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage.

Where did this mine water come from?
The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall.

Why is it acidic and full of iron?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral &quot;pyrite&quot;, made of iron and sulfur.

Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams.

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Contact SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE

SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE
5145 BEELER ST
PITTSBURGH
PA
15217-1001

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SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE Information

MID #	8404201632
Name	SLIPPER ORCHID ALLIANCE
Alternate Name
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	680441901
NTEECC	C41
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.444283, -79.938012
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 140100 US Census Block: 1010