Invasive Barberry and Small Mammals Could Be Bad Combination for Pennsylvania’s Woodlands Kara HolsoppleJuly 17, 2020 New research shows Japanese barberry shrubs give small rodents cover to eat tree seedlings. This doesn't bode well for future forests. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Invasive Lanternfly Spotted in Pittsburgh Area Julie GrantJuly 2, 2020 Keep an eye out for the nymphs of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can devastate some crops and ooze a sticky substance that encourages a black mold. ConservationFood and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania
Annual Sojourn Promotes River Recreation and Education Andy KubisJuly 2, 2020 From Johnstown to Apollo, the kayak trip floated through deep gorges, Class II rapids and historic towns. ConservationRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Former Minelands Get an Ecological Do-Over Andy KubisJune 12, 2020 Replanting reclaimed mine sites with native trees is part of an effort to do mine reclamation right a second time around. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’ Julie GrantMay 29, 2020 The first-ever offshore wind project in the Great Lakes was approved, but would have to shut down at night for 8 months of the year. Climate ChangeEnergyWildlife
River Alliance Charts Coordinated Path for the Ohio Watershed Julie GrantMay 8, 2020 The Ohio River Basin Alliance has several goals for the 15-state watershed like being a world-class destination for outdoor recreation. ConservationGood RiverHeadwatersWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Coronavirus Delays Conservation Efforts in Pennsylvania Kara HolsoppleMay 8, 2020 From bird banding to monitoring fragile habitats, groups are postponing critical conservation research and activities. ConservationCoronavirusWild Pennsylvania
Could Sea Level Rise Elevate the Reputation of an Invasive Reed? Susan PhillipsApril 24, 2020 The invasive plant is pitting conservationists who want it removed to protect native species against land managers who say it's keeping coastal land intact. Climate ChangeConservation
Pennsylvania Asks Residents to Stay Close to Home for Outdoor Recreation Julie GrantApril 9, 2020 State officials want people to travel only 15 minutes from home to recreate outdoors. ConservationCoronavirus
CNX Agrees to Restore Trout Stream in Washington County as Part of a Settlement with DEP Reid FrazierApril 9, 2020 The $180,000 project is part of a settlement for erosion violations at gas drilling sites in Washington and Greene counties. ConservationEnergy