The muddy Monongahela River is working its way back to health, but still bears a heavy burden from the past
The Monongahela River began to recover in the early '70s, but still bears the marks of coal mining and other heavy industries.
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View from the Mon: Muddy water, paddlefish and sewage overflow
For our series, Reporting From the Mon, we're talking to people with different perspectives on the Monongahela River. Annie Quinn is the founder of the Mon Water Project.
Bringing life back to Dunkard Creek, one mussel at a time
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is stocking mussels in Dunkard Creek 16 years after pollution annihilated life in the stream.
Trump administration wants to end Roadless Rule, including in the Allegheny National Forest
The Roadless Rule protects 25,000 acres in the Allegheny National Forest, including Hearts Content, which contains old-growth forest.
Elk Mating Really Gets Pennsylvania Going
Thousands of visitors are flocking to Elk County to take in one of the wildest wildlife rituals of the Pennsylvania fall.
Elk Cam gives people a chance to safely watch wildlife during rutting season
Elk mating season begins early September through October in Pennsylvania.
Officials urge caution, preventative measures during Pennsylvania’s West Nile Virus season
West Nile virus has been found in 52 counties across Pennsylvania. Residents urged to remove standing water from property.
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change
Trail managers are rethinking management strategies as climate change brings more heavy rains, flooding and invasive species.
Health of Pittsburgh’s rivers has improved, but still faces threats from pollution, report says
A new report on Pittsburgh’s rivers shows ongoing threats to the waterways and calls for stricter regulations to reduce pollution.
How small temperature shifts lead to more blooms and bees
The joint study between Penn State and Pitt researchers shows that small differences in temperature within a farm field can affect how many bees it attracts.
