February 14, 2024 | 11:46 AM
tag | susquehanna river
February 6, 2023 | 1:25 PM
Pennsylvania buys Susquehanna River islands for conservation
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources bought Independence and Bailey’s Islands for $160,000 in late January. The agency aims to preserve the land and ensure the islands are available to the public for recreation.
Updated: March 4, 2021 | 1:23 pm
Pa.’s waterways are full of microplastics, a citizen science study says
Rivers and creeks near Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College and across the state show evidence of plastic products.
By Hannah Chinn/WHYY September 18, 2020 | 2:18 PM
Schuylkill to Susquehanna Greenway gets special state designation
The trail runs through Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster counties, and enables people to travel between the Schuylkill and Susquehanna rivers.
July 1, 2020 | 5:45 AM
Household chemicals that harm fish were found in Susquehanna River. This Penn State research aims to help lessen the problem
Researchers studied endocrine-disrupting compounds in homes and river
August 22, 2019 | 4:00 AM
Environmental group finds dangerous E. coli levels in Susquehanna River
Environmental Integrity Project is calling on the state to help fix Harrisburg’s sewer and stormwater system. The water authority is considering adding a stormwater impact fee to city residents and property owners to help pay for upgrades.
