New report gathers priorities from Ohio River communities for restoring the watershed Julie GrantFebruary 23, 2024 The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding. ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Pitt study identifies pollutants in streams that feed into Pittsburgh’s three rivers Oliver MorrisonNovember 29, 2023 It found acid mine runoff, sewage overflows and rare toxic metals associated with the production of coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking. PollutionWater
Groups threaten to sue Beaver County plastics manufacturer for releasing ‘nurdles’ into Ohio River tributary Reid FrazierOctober 3, 2023 The groups say they found plastic pellets called nurdles near the outfall of the Styropek plant along Raccoon Creek. PollutionWater
A Cincinnati group thinks the Ohio River should have rights Julie GrantApril 19, 2023 The "rights of nature" campaign would let voters decide in the fall if the Ohio River should have a right to thrive and exist on its own. PollutionWater
The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group Kara HolsoppleApril 18, 2023 Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation. Climate ChangeConservationWaterYour Environment Update
Paddling 300 Miles to Protect the Waters of Ohi:yo’, the ‘Good River’ Ryan LoewAugust 4, 2022 For degawëno:da’s, paddling the length of the Allegheny River over four months was to be a “witness to the raw element of the natural world.” Good RiverVideoWater
Surveying the Ohio River for plastic nurdles, as Shell readies to open cracker Julie GrantJune 10, 2022 Activists have teamed up with local scientists to find out how many pellets are in the river now, to know if the plant spills any after it opens. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomWaterWild Pennsylvania
River advocates call for removing old dams more quickly Kara HolsoppleMarch 4, 2022 A new report by American Rivers says aging dams that no longer serve a purpose harm the health of rivers and put people and communities in danger. ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Pittsburgh snagged nearly 1/3 of infrastructure bill’s funding for inland waterways Margaret J. KraussJanuary 21, 2022 The money will go toward overhauling the Montgomery Locks and Dam along the upper Ohio River. It has about a 50% chance of failure by 2028 unless repairs are made. EconomyWater
Why dragonflies found in the Ohio River could mean good news for the industrial waterway Kara HolsoppleDecember 24, 2021 Dragonfly and damselfly larvae found in the Ohio River surprised researchers. Aquatic insects are indicators of ecosystem health. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
