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Native Fungi Found to be Deadly to Invasive Pest in Pa

Rachel McDevittMay 10, 2019

A particular strain of the fungus may be killing spotted lanternflies. Researchers say there is a chance it could stabilize the population of the pest in the future

ConservationFood and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania

Fish Species in Ohio River Have Substantially Increased Since ’60s, Study Finds

Brittany PattersonMay 10, 2019

Researchers looked at 60 years of fish survey and credit the Clean Water Act, less agriculture near the river and modified dams.

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With New Lookout Towers, Pennsylvania Goes Old-School to Detect Wildfires

Amy SiskMay 10, 2019

Many states have ended lookout programs, but Pennsylvania just built 16 new fire towers. Officials say it's a cost-effective way to monitor remote, rugged terrain.

ConservationWild Pennsylvania

Field Trip Offers Look at Creatures of the Night

Anne DanahyMay 8, 2019

Vernal pools are easily overlooked by humans. But for frogs, salamanders and other animals, these temporary ponds are crucial for their existence.

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

Snot otter? Lasagna lizard? By Any Name, It’s Pa.’s Official Amphibian

Katie MeyerApril 26, 2019

In this moment of bi-partisan cooperation, the bill-signing involved a hellbender mascot and a box of salamander-shaped cookies.

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Counting Croaks to Help Science

Andy KubisApril 26, 2019

FrogWatch is a citizen science project that even kids can do. All you need is some training, a clipboard, a stopwatch, and a little patience.

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The Fungus That’s Wiping Out Frogs and Salamanders

Kara HolsoppleApril 25, 2019

Pitt researchers are studying the Chytrid fungus that's causing catastrophic loss to frogs. It's been called an "amphibian apocalypse."

Climate ChangeConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

Surveying Salamanders in Hopes of Finding an Endangered Mussel

Julie GrantApril 12, 2019

Mussels once numbered the millions in the Ohio River. Now researchers are hoping to find a type of salamander that an endangered mussel needs to survive.

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