The ‘horror story’ of hazardous waste in a small Pennsylvania town
An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an industrial landfill. What happens next is all too uncertain.
Water
Delaware River wins 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year
The public propelled the Delaware River to the honor of River of the Year. "Folks are flocking to the river. Recreation is booming all along the river."
Diesel spill from overturned tanker enters Allegheny River in Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Waterkeeper said oil sheens from a diesel spill on Route 28 can be seen on the Allegheny River as far down as the Point.
Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ to minimize impacts to the environment
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the eastern hellbender under the federal Endangered Species Act.
New report gathers priorities from Ohio River communities for restoring the watershed
The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding.
New federal funds to help native brook trout in Delaware River watershed
More than $3 million will help conserve trout streams in the mountainous areas of New Jersey, northeast Pa. and the Catskills of New York.
Penn State OKs agreement with DEP to address PFAS around airport, pay more than $500K
Penn State owns and runs the State College airport in Centre County. Under the agreement, the university will investigate and clean up toxic PFAS chemicals from the airport.
New plan aims to improve river access in Allegheny County
Friends of the Riverfront released a 10-year management plan to improve and expand access points along the county's three rivers.
Group wants stricter permit for U.S. Steel to stop oily releases into Mon River
The DEP has cited U.S. Steel multiple times for discharging oily pollution into the Monongahela River, a drinking water source for one million people.
