Watershed

The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the water system.

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

Pennsylvania has awarded more than $17 million in grants to 89 state projects to improve water quality and support trout.

After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.

The Trash Into Treasure Delaware Art Contest challenges artists to create pieces that promote clean waterways.

Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.

Firefighters are battling a massive scrap fire on the barge, which is in the process of getting towed to the New Jersey side of the bay.

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.