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Pa. Game Commission warns of lead’s danger to animals, but hunters say non-lead ammo is too expensive

Hunters care about the environment, but they continue to purchase ammunition that contains lead. Some say cheaper non-lead options could help.

6 years ago

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A doe looks up from grazing in a meadow at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum where a newly initiated bow hunting season is being used to introduce the sport of hunting to those who have never tried it. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Lifestyle

PA Post

Food safety experts urge caution for hunters in areas with fatal deer disease

There haven’t been any known human cases of CWD, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that people do not eat meat from animals that test positive.

6 years ago

USDA Wildlife Biologist April Simnor uses pyrotechnics to disperse crows in the parking lot behind New Jersey state government offices on West State Street in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Community

Trenton strikes back at crow invasion with pyrotechnics and lasers

New Jersey’s state capitol draws thousands of crows — and their droppings — during colder months. But Trenton is fighting back with help from the USDA.

6 years ago

A fishing boat is enveloped by sea smoke off Spring Lake, New Jersey on Saturday, November 9. (Image courtesy of Mike Casella)

Down the Shore

Science

Smoke on the water: Sea smoke season begins in N.J.

The early Jersey Shore beach birds were greeted by a visually stunning scene Wednesday morning.

6 years ago

Piping plover with chicks in Cape May, N.J. (Courtesy of Kevin Karlson)

Down the Shore

Science

N.J.’s endangered piping plover population increased in 2019, but researchers are cautiously optimistic

N.J.'s piping plovers population increased by 19% in 2019, but researchers are cautiously optimistic about the threatened and endangered shorebird's long term prospects.

6 years ago

In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, officials look at damage to Heller Dam at Hagerman's Reservoir near South Williamsport, Pa. Pennsylvanians who live downstream from its many dams may not often think about what could happen, but inspectors know there are potential threats to life and property along the state's 86,000 miles of streams and rivers. (Mark Nance/Sun-Gazette via AP)

Keystone Crossroads

Urban Planning

High risk dams pose upstream danger for many Pennsylvanians

A group of 145 dams are rated, in data supplied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as both high-hazard and in either poor or unsatisfactory condition.

6 years ago

If you think it sounds crazy to think of beer as a recovery drink, you're not alone. But the trend is catching on. (Annie Shreffler for NPR)

NPR

Lifestyle

Going for a beer run? A brew could be your post-exercise recovery drink

If you think it sounds crazy to think of beer as a recovery drink, you're not alone. But the trend is catching on.

6 years ago

A portion of the Cove Recreation Area in Brigantine. (Google image)

Down the Shore

Community

City adopts regulations that enhance enforcement at raucous N.J. beach

The Brigantine City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that provides law enforcement and local officials more power at the Cove Recreation Area beach.

6 years ago

Volunteers raking leaves at Cobbs Creek Park during 2018's Love Your Park Fall Service Day. (Courtesy of Steve Belkowitz)

PlanPhilly

Community

Eyes on the Street

More than 100 Philly parks to be cleaned and greened by people who love them

On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.

6 years ago

The 215-foot-long cruise ship American Glory slips below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean off the Delaware coast on Monday. The ship will join hundreds of subway cars and other items to become part of the Redbird Inshore Artificial Reef. (Courtesy Chris Ragni)

Community

215-foot-long cruise ship sinks off Del. coast, the latest addition to underwater reef

The American Glory is the latest addition to the reef off the Delaware coast. The vessel will soon become a destination for fish (and fishing enthusiasts).

6 years ago

The East Point Lighthouse was built in 1849 where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay. (Bill Barlow for WHYY)

Down the Shore

Community

Work begins to shore up vulnerable N.J. lighthouse

Cumberland County’s East Point Lighthouse – the second oldest in the state – is in danger of suffering irreparable damage due to years of shoreline erosion.

6 years ago

A monarch butterfly in Cape May, New Jersey. (Courtesy of Mark Garland)

Down the Shore

Science

Monarch butterfly researchers report biggest numbers of season this week in Cape May

Like clockwork, the monarch butterfly migration season along the Jersey Shore is heating up.

6 years ago

Markeeta Holmes, 25, of North Philadelphia, takes target practice with a mentor at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Lifestyle

First ‘mentored deer hunt’ at Philly’s Heinz Refuge draws 30 newbies to the woods

For the first time in its history, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is open for an eight-day deer hunt, part of an effort to boost the ranks of hunters in Pa.

6 years ago

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