Preparing for the arrival of the invasive spongy moth Sylas YaradJune 26, 2023 Pennsylvania is in the midst of an outbreak of spongy moths. The invasive insect has caused significant damage to forests since the 1970s. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Bill to raise fines for illegal eagle killings passes PA Senate WDIYJune 23, 2023 The legislation would increase the state fine for killing a bald or golden eagle from $200 to $2,000. ConservationPolitics
Take a sip of the PA Wilds Kat BolusJune 23, 2023 A new beer on sale in north-central Pennsylvania will benefit a nonprofit that works on conservation and economic development in the PA Wilds. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
How to spot poison hemlock, a dangerous invasive plant masquerading as a wildflower Kara HolsoppleJune 16, 2023 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. ConservationWildlifeYour Environment Update
The Allegheny Front wins statewide awards for reporting on Shell’s ethane cracker, oak trees and Black urban farmers The Allegheny FrontJune 5, 2023 The Keystone Media Awards recognize journalism that "consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences." ConservationFood and AgricultureThe Coming Chemical Boom
Researchers team up to analyze recordings of bird songs in Pennsylvania forests Jacqui SieberMay 26, 2023 IUP and Pitt researchers take recordings from the forest to a lab, where a computer program identifies bird species, aiding conservation research. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Glowing squirrels and the search for ‘why’ Points NorthMay 26, 2023 One night in northern Wisconsin, Jon Martin was looking for biofluorescence. But what Martin saw that night was something he never expected. ConservationWildlife
Wildlife biologists are studying why some ruffed grouse lose their fear of humans Kara HolsoppleApril 28, 2023 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. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
The Ohio River ranks 2nd on America’s most endangered list, according to conservation group Kara HolsoppleApril 18, 2023 Legacy industrial pollution, petrochemical production, and climate change are some of the reasons for the designation. Climate ChangeConservationWaterYour Environment Update
Environmental groups sue to stop fracking in Ohio State parks Julie GrantApril 14, 2023 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. ConservationEnergyYour Environment Update