Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
Chesapeake Fined $1.9 Million for Wetland, Stream Violations in PA Reid Frazier·March 26, 2021The company damaged dozens of waterways at its gas drilling sites in Pennsylvania. It will have to restore 55 acres of wetlands and repair 4,000 feet of streams. EnergyWater
Group finds microplastics in every Pa. waterway tested Julie Grant·March 4, 2021Plastic from bottles, bags, and clothing breaks down into tiny pieces, and they’re found in lakes, streams, and rivers all over the state. PollutionWater
Delaware River Basin Commission Votes to Ban Fracking in the Watershed Susan Phillips·February 26, 2021The four-state commission cited scientific evidence that fracking has polluted drinking water, surface water, and groundwater.EnergyWater
Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well Reid Frazier·February 12, 2021The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe.EnergyWater
Unused Gas Well Spews What’s Suspected to Be Frack Waste, Killing Fish Julie Grant·February 4, 2021The leak, which is now contained, killed fish in a small stream in Noble County, Ohio. The well hasn't produced natural gas in years.EnergyPollutionWater
In Centre County, Solar Energy Has an Unlikely Booster: The Wastewater Authority Anne Danahy·January 29, 2021The wastewater authority wants to put solar panels on homes in a pilot project to generate renewable energy and offset water pollution.EnergyPollutionWater
Report Faults DEP for Failure to Protect Streams from Mining in Western Pa. Reid Frazier·January 22, 2021The report says DEP is allowing dozens of miles of streambeds to be damaged from longwall mining in southwestern Pa.EnergyWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
State Gives $34 Million for Water Cleanup Rachel McDevitt·January 6, 2021The Growing Greener program funded 149 projects across Pennsylvania for improvements like reducing farm runoff and restoring watersheds.WaterWild Pennsylvania
Groups Look to Protect Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie Watershed with Common Goals Kara Holsopple·December 11, 2020Lake 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 McDevitt·November 30, 2020The counties are responsible for some of the highest levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment running into the Chesapeake Bay.PollutionWater