Conservation Archives - The Allegheny Front

Could a Resurgence of FDR’s Tree Army be on the Horizon?

Andy KubisNovember 23, 2020

In the first month of his presidency, FDR created a government program that changed lives and the land forever. Could it be time for it to come back?

ConservationCultureEconomyWild Pennsylvania

New Strategy for the Ohio River Aims for Clean Water, New Jobs and More Fun

Julie GrantOctober 22, 2020

The sweeping new plan calls for a restored ecosystem, better flood protection and more nature-based recreation in the 15-state watershed.

Climate ChangeConservationGood RiverHeadwatersRecreationWaterWild Pennsylvania

Restoring the American Chestnut with Genetic Engineering Splits the Conservation Community

Julie GrantOctober 16, 2020

Scientists are hoping a genetically modified American chestnut can restore the iconic tree. Some groups say it could be a Trojan horse for more GMO trees.

ConservationWild Pennsylvania

Climate Change Could Shift Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Season

Rachel McDevittOctober 15, 2020

Pennsylvania wildfires usually happen in the spring, but that could be changing.

Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania

Rare Bird, Both Female and Male, Caught During Fall Migration

Kara HolsoppleOctober 2, 2020

Fewer than ten of these bilateral gynandromorphs have been recorded at Powdermill’s Avian Research Center in its 60 year history.

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife

Meet The Little Green Clover That Beat The Odds

Glynis BoardAugust 28, 2020

The Running Buffalo Clover has been around since the mastodon. Now, it's rebounded, thanks to some not-so-tender loving care.

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

What Interior Department’s Victories and Defeats Mean for the Oil Industry

Julie GrantAugust 21, 2020

Interior's rule to weaken bird protections that favored the oil industry was thrown out by a judge. But the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will open for drilling.

EnergyWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update