Preparing for the arrival of the invasive spongy moth
Pennsylvania is in the midst of an outbreak of spongy moths. The invasive insect has caused significant damage to forests since the 1970s.
Conservation
Bill to raise fines for illegal eagle killings passes PA Senate
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The legislation would increase the state fine for killing a bald or golden eagle from $200 to $2,000.
Take a sip of the PA Wilds
A new beer on sale in north-central Pennsylvania will benefit a nonprofit that works on conservation and economic development in the PA Wilds.
How to spot poison hemlock, a dangerous invasive plant masquerading as a wildflower
Its lacy, white flowers are sometimes confused with other plants in the same family, like Queen Anne's lace. If ingested, poison hemlock can be fatal.
The Allegheny Front wins statewide awards for reporting on Shell’s ethane cracker, oak trees and Black urban farmers
The Keystone Media Awards recognize journalism that "consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences."
Researchers team up to analyze recordings of bird songs in Pennsylvania forests
IUP and Pitt researchers take recordings from the forest to a lab, where a computer program identifies bird species, aiding conservation research.
Glowing squirrels and the search for ‘why’
One night in northern Wisconsin, Jon Martin was looking for biofluorescence. But what Martin saw that night was something he never expected.
Wildlife biologists are studying why some ruffed grouse lose their fear of humans
The Pa. Game Commission wants people to report "tame" grouse so they can do a harmless DNA swab to see if the behavior is genetic.
The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group
Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation.
Environmental groups sue to stop fracking in Ohio State parks
Groups are suing to halt a new law that went into effect on April 7 that would accelerate gas drilling under state-owned lands, like parks, until new rules are in place.
