River otters in Western Pennsylvania: An environmental success story
Otters once inhabited every river system in Pennsylvania, but by the early 1900s, most of them were gone. Now, they’re making a comeback.
Wildlife
Cicadas are back. Brood XIV expected to emerge in parts of Pennsylvania
After 17 years underground, the large, clumsy insects have started emerging to breed in parts of the United States, including Pennsylvania.
Points North: Bear Trouble
When a black bear woke up from hibernation in the middle of winter and attacked three people and a dog, researchers were left with one question: Why?
What amendments to the Endangered Species Act could mean for wildlife
A bill before Congress seeks to make changes to the Endangered Species Act that environmentalists say would weaken its protections.
From classroom to creek: students learn about trout by raising and releasing fish
Through Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom, teachers and students raise trout to learn about not only the life cycle, but also coldwater conservation.
EPA announces commitment to protect fish in the Delaware River
Parts of the river have low dissolved oxygen levels caused by ammonia discharges from wastewater facilities. The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.
Logging poised to accelerate in Allegheny National Forest under emergency declaration
The declaration will make it easier to cut more timber as some regulations like endangered species protections and public challenges are curtailed.
New report advocates for more Pa. wildlife corridor projects
Proponents say the state should work with nonprofits on wildlife corridors to reduce vehicle collisions and protect endangered species.
Scientists want to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes. Here’s why it matters
A board of scientists has proposed a system to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes. Currently, there’s no coordinated, regional effort to do so.
Migratory birds mainly responsible for bird flu outbreak, experts tell Pa. lawmakers
Past avian flu outbreaks were mainly spread by birds on farms. But now, it’s wild birds that are responsible for the spread of the flu.
