New research shows how organic farming promotes soil health and fuels crop growth

Organic fertilizers like manure can better nurture the soil microbes necessary to support crop growth and promote plant resilience, according to recently published research on the long-term effects of organic farming versus conventional methods.  The first published research from a six-year collaboration between the Stroud Water Research Center and the Rodale Institute reveals that the…

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Divers explore nearly 50-year-old train wreck in the Delaware River

You might not think scuba diving a train wreck in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area would be possible,...
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Skinners Falls Bridge is falling apart. Now it will be taken apart.

Faced with “imminent collapse” and dire deteriorating conditions, the Skinners Falls Bridge, which connects Pennsylvania and New York in the...
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DRBC hearing outlines dry conditions and possibility of calling a drought for the Delaware River

The Delaware River Basin Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday to gather comments about the abnormally dry conditions throughout...
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Rain and snow coming but not nearly enough to end Delaware River watershed drought

Though welcome rain and snow is in the forecast for the parched Delaware River basin, it will make only a...
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Delaware Aqueduct project on hold as drought complicates repairs

The on-again-off-again-on-again long-awaited repairs to the leaking Delaware Aqueduct are off again – after having gotten started last month –...
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Research reveals value of volunteer-led water quality monitoring

Community volunteers across the Delaware River Basin are collecting data that support local conservation goals, such as reducing the harmful...
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Move of SS United States from Philadelphia this week is delayed

Plans this week to move the SS United States, the heralded 73-year-old ocean liner that activists had for years sought...
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Editorial: Darts and laurels for Upper Delaware hazmat drill

Holding government agencies accountable takes a commitment of time and perseverance. Getting answers to how well those in public service...
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DRBC calls a special hearing for Nov. 19 on drought conditions

The Delaware River Basin Commission announced on Wednesday that it would hold a special hearing via Zoom at 1:30 p.m....
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Delaware’s ambitious Edgemoor port proposal loses permits

This article originally appeared on Spotlight Delaware. It is republished with permission. By Karl Baker Delaware officials suffered a key...
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Mussels: A powerful solution to pollution in the Delaware?

When the Fairmount Water Works was built in the early 19th century to provide clean drinking water to Philadelphia, it...
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Planning for the future of the Upper Delaware at the River Rendezvous

Funding, fish and friendly cooperation were some of the themes of the first River Rendezvous hosted by the Friends of...
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