Health of Pittsburgh’s rivers has improved, but still faces threats from pollution, report says Rachel McDevitt·August 8, 2025A new report on Pittsburgh’s rivers shows ongoing threats to the waterways and calls for stricter regulations to reduce pollution.ConservationPollutionWater
New law could speed up removal of abandoned boats in Pittsburgh rivers Julia Fraser·August 8, 2025A new state law signed streamlines the process of removing abandoned and derelict boats sitting on the side of the road and sinking in rivers and lakes.RecreationWater
West Virginia University study finds microplastic pollution in Appalachian streams Kyra McCague·July 8, 2025The study found widespread microplastic pollution across some Appalachian streams, which poses ecological and public health risks.ConservationPlasticPollutionWaterWildlife
Group wants stricter permit for U.S. Steel to stop oily releases into Mon River Reid Frazier·November 14, 2024The DEP has cited U.S. Steel multiple times for discharging oily pollution into the Monongahela River, a drinking water source for one million people. PollutionWater
A Rosh Hashanah by the River Lou Blouin·September 30, 2016Down on the urban banks of the Monongahela, a Jewish congregation from Pittsburgh is looking to the river to renew its spirits for Rosh Hashanah. CultureOur Three RiversWater
