
Preservation
Tiny oysters play big role in stabilizing eroding N.J. shorelines
As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.
2 years ago
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
A fifth round of talks ended in impasse early Saturday when negotiations at United Nations headquarters in New York were suspended after two weeks.
2 years ago
Revised FDR Park plan includes more nature, no golf
An update to the FDR Park plan expands natural areas and drops a planned golf driving range. A new tidal wetland is set to break ground soon.
2 years ago
‘It’s going to be hard’: Philly’s Roundhouse presents redevelopment challenge
A complicated history and challenging location face potential developers of the soon-to-be-empty Police Administration Building.
2 years ago
The push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown will be on the ballot
After fighting off developers for years, residents will have the final say in preserving Crebilly Farm at the ballot through an open space tax referendum.
3 years ago
How does historic preservation work in Philadelphia? A city commission holds all the power
Philly was one of the first cities to grant jurisdiction to an appointed board. Some residents are left frustrated by the process, while other neighborhoods work around it.
3 years ago
Black Doctors’ Row receives first-of-its-kind honor from Philly Historical Commission
The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.
3 years ago
Preservation, livability, and the efficacy of Philly’s historic districts
Historic districts can be a tool for neighborhoods with a historic vibe worth preserving. But in Philly, historic districts can be burdensome for working-class communities.
3 years ago
Conservationists from the New Jersey Audubon Society have worked for nearly a decade to track and conserve the endangered bog turtle.
3 years ago
Listen 5:07Finding hope in the legacy of E.O. Wilson
Writer Caleb Johnson visited E.O. Wilson in February of 2020, where he spoke to the late scientist about his views on biodiversity, conservation — and the end of life.
3 years ago
Listen 15:29Bad weather and supply chain delays completion of Lucy the Elephant’s makeover
While the nation’s oldest roadside attraction in Margate will be open for tours starting Memorial Day weekend, Lucy will not be seen in her new skin until mid-August.
3 years ago
Tree-plantings and trash walks: Earth Day 2022 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from tackling litter to expanding the city’s tree canopy.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup: April 18, 2022
The controversial mask mandate begins Monday; a powerful tranquilizer making drugs more dangerous for those with substance use disorder; save Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware
Air Date: April 18, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Delaware outlines plans to restore the state’s wetlands
Delaware’s Inland Bays wetlands has faced significant losses. The state’s environmental agency hopes to restore and conserve the watershed by improving land management.
3 years ago
Repairs begin on historic Lawnside house, but more funds are needed
Peter Mott House, built in the 19th Century, now serves as an Underground Railroad museum. Its owner is raising money to perform much-needed repairs and restorations.
3 years ago