With obsolete dams gone, Bedford sees less flooding, improved habitat
Before the dams were removed, Bedford borough lacked “curb appeal” because of flooding. Now, a riverfront revitalization plan is in the works.
Wildlife
New effort aims to certify 250 ‘waystations’ in the Laurel Highlands for monarch butterflies
Waystations help create habitat for monarch butterflies to breed and stop over during their 3,000-mile migration to Mexico.
Frog Fest promotes environmental education, as natural habitats and federal funding shrink
Event organizers want to inspire people to take an interest in environmental conservation, especially with federal government cuts to conservation programs.
The pigeon’s last passage: What’s left when we lose a species
The passenger pigeon went extinct in 1914. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species?
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.
Hellbenders share spotlight with Abraham Lincoln at new nature preserve
A new preserve in Ohio is named for the salamanders that live there also highlights the history of early American railroads.
Pa. Turnpike plan to bypass Allegheny Mountain Tunnel draws opposition in Somerset County
The toll road’s operator says an open cut is more cost-effective and safer than building a new tunnel.
Incoming fracking at Ohio wildlife area met with warnings of heavy truck traffic and habitat loss
A state commission is considering proposals to drill under most of the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in southeastern Ohio.
‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’
An estimated 13% of the breeding population of scarlet tanagers is found in Pennsylvania, mostly in the state’s large forests.
Field Trip Offers Look at Creatures of the Night
Vernal pools are easily overlooked by humans. But for frogs, salamanders and other animals, these temporary ponds are crucial for their existence.
