Trails along Pittsburgh’s rivers are helping the region’s economy
A new report shows the miles of trails along Pittsburgh’s rivers have a significant economic impact, but they’re also improving trail users’ mental and physical health.
Three Rivers
Pitt study identifies pollutants in streams that feed into Pittsburgh’s three rivers
It found acid mine runoff, sewage overflows and rare toxic metals associated with the production of coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking.
Why dragonflies found in the Ohio River could mean good news for the industrial waterway
Dragonfly and damselfly larvae found in the Ohio River surprised researchers. Aquatic insects are indicators of ecosystem health.
Brownfields to Green Destinations: The History of Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails
Cleaning up Pittsburgh's riverfronts and creating an extensive trail system has taken decades. Today, they're a tourist destination.
New Report Finds Industrial Pollution Flowing Illegally into PA Rivers
A new report reveals that industrial facilities in Pennsylvania are among the top polluters of United States rivers, including a chemical company just 16 miles outside of Pittsburgh.
Are We Heading for a Hydropower Boom on the Three Rivers?
Adding hydropower capacity to the region's many existing dams could be a big new source of renewable energy. But some worry about the impact on the Three Rivers' still-recovering fisheries.
‘Sound Fishing’ in Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Composer and sound archaeologist Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson says you can learn a lot about Pittsburgh's past and present by listening to its signature landscapes.
Can Green Infrastructure Really Solve Pittsburgh’s Stormwater Problems?
Pittsburgh is investing big in green infrastructure in 2017 as part of a major plan to overhaul its sewer and stormwater system. But how well these projects will work is still unknown.
What’s Next for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts?
She scored big victories helping Boston restore its beaches and plan for climate change. Now, Vivien Li has come to Pittsburgh, and she has high hopes for where the city's riverfronts are headed next.
