Report Faults DEP for Failure to Protect Streams from Mining in Western Pa.

Reid FrazierJanuary 22, 2021

The report says DEP is allowing dozens of miles of streambeds to be damaged from longwall mining in southwestern Pa.

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State Gives $34 Million for Water Cleanup

Rachel McDevittJanuary 6, 2021

The Growing Greener program funded 149 projects across Pennsylvania for improvements like reducing farm runoff and restoring watersheds.

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Groups Look to Protect Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie Watershed with Common Goals

Kara HolsoppleDecember 11, 2020

Lake Erie supports fishing, boating, swimming and even a craft beer industry, but there are threats to the watershed. A new plan outlines solutions.

ConservationEnvironmental JusticeWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Central Pa. Counties Get $6M to Help Reduce Pollution to the Chesapeake Bay

Rachel McDevittNovember 30, 2020

The counties are responsible for some of the highest levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment running into the Chesapeake Bay.

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EPA Reaches Settlement With Koppers Over W.Va. And Pa. Facilities

Brittany PattersonNovember 25, 2020

The Pittsburgh-based company failed to prepare for the possibility of millions of gallons of oil flowing into the Mon and Ohio rivers.

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PWSA Charged With Illegally Discharging Sludge Into Allegheny River

Margaret J. KraussNovember 19, 2020

The federal charges are for making false statements at PWSA's drinking water plant, in violation of the Clean Water Act.

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Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements

Rachel McDevittNovember 18, 2020

The bill would only require spills be reported if they violate water quality standards or are reportable under federal rules. Currently, a spill of any size must be reported.

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High Waters, Hazardous Cargo: The Complicated Job of Keeping Waterways Safe in the Ohio Watershed

Alexandra KanikOctober 23, 2020

Extreme weather has been cited more and more frequently as a contributing cause in serious marine accidents at a time when shipping of hazardous materials like crude oil is increasing.

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New Strategy for the Ohio River Aims for Clean Water, New Jobs and More Fun

Julie GrantOctober 22, 2020

The sweeping new plan calls for a restored ecosystem, better flood protection and more nature-based recreation in the 15-state watershed.

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For Now, Latest Federal Rollback of Coal Regs Won’t Affect PA Plants

Reid FrazierSeptember 4, 2020

The Trump administration's rollback exempts some coal-fired power plants from Obama-era rules for wastewater containing toxins like mercury, arsenic and selenium.

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