Don’t Eat it: PCB Levels in Fish Prompt Advisory for PA River
State officials issued a “do not eat” advisory for all game fish on the Shenango River in Western...
Water
What Will Keep the Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes? Crank Up the Noise.
In a long-awaited report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says new measures are needed to prevent Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes.
The Gross Gatherings: A Climate Fight on Chicago’s South Side
Cheryl Watson lives in the house where she grew up and doesn’t want to leave. But regular and...
New Database Shows Pollutants in Most Public Water Systems
The database allows users to search by zip code or their local water utility name– aggregating information from nearly 50,000 public water systems.
A Bold New Vision for Restoring America’s Most Polluted River
A long legacy of industrial pollution has made the Ohio the archetype of a "working" river. But the National Wildlife Federation thinks the Ohio could be transformed into a recreation destination.
It’s Not Just Lake Erie. The Ohio River Has a Major Algae Problem, Too.
A 600-mile-long algae bloom on the Ohio River in 2015 sent officials scrambling to protect water supplies and looking for answers to prevent future blooms.
Trump Says Great Lakes a Local Issue. Congress Disagrees.
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds projects that protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world. Can it be saved?
Sunoco Halts Drilling in Chester County Where Pipeline Construction Damaged Drinking Water Wells
Sunoco has agreed to halt drilling operations related to the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction in Chester County where several dozen residents have been without water for the past week.
Research on Lake Erie’s Harmful Algae Blooms Imperiled
When toxins from a harmful algal bloom caused Toledo to issue a “Do Not Drink Advisory” to 400,000 people, Ohio Sea Grant was a first responder. But now the program, which manages over 50 different projects focused on the blooms, is on the Trump administration's chopping block.
Why Does Pennsylvania Have Only a Handful of Natural Lakes?
Pennsylvania has a lot of groundwater and gets a ton of rain every year. But when it comes to lakes, we're sorely lacking. So what's up with that?
