Restoring the habitat of the American Shad
American Shad, whose scientific name, Alosa sapidissima, means “most delicious of herrings,” have been a source of food for those living...
N.T.S.B. report sheds new light on Lehigh River derailment
A preliminary federal report released on Tuesday about the March 2 train derailment that led to the spills of diesel...
Climate change raises the risks of hazardous materials getting into the Delaware River
The effects of climate change — such as sea level rise, more intense rainfall and flooding — can increase the...
The ‘Big Think’ with Michele Long
A series of conversations with people who have worked in and for the watershed, sharing their expertise and knowledge. Here's...
Battleship New Jersey is sent to dry dock with flourish and fanfare
Tugboats performed a balletic maneuver on the Delaware River in Camden, N.J., on Thursday to redirect the most decorated battleship...
Manayunk Canal reopening will improve water quality but prevent people’s access
In 2021, Ken Conly, director at large for the Philadelphia Canoe Club, was paddling a stretch of the Schuylkill River...
EPA seeks to remove all lead water pipelines in 10 years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected this fall to roll out new rules requiring the removal of lead water...
Tambini to retire as DRBC executive director
Steve Tambini, the executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission, announced on Wednesday his intention to retire Dec. 1....
Proposed Poconos warehouse draws fire at public hearing over potential harm to waterways
A proposal to build a 702,000-square-foot warehouse in the Poconos in Pennsylvania came under scrutiny — and criticism — at...
Non-profit makes strides to restore the Delaware Canal
A nonprofit group has taken steps toward its goal of restoring the Delaware Canal by securing a $75,000 grant and...
‘Very encouraging progress’ in talks between Catskills localities and New York City on reservoir land protection
A light at the end of the tunnel is coming into view in the negotiations between New York City and...
Fish versus electricity: Could the Salem nuclear plant be shut down?
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