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PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.
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On Freshwater Wetland Day, Delaware conservationists mourn SCOTUS decision
A recent Supreme Court decision stripped federal protections for some wetlands nationwide. Pa. and N.J. have strong state laws, but Del.'s wetlands could be at risk.
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‘Sometimes they need a little help’: Flip a horseshoe crab if on its back, conservationists say
Horseshoe crabs are crucial to the watershed ecosystem. So conservationists want you to help them when they’re stuck on their backs.
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The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.
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Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.
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Attorneys seek Elkton, Md. residents to join PFAS litigation against Gore
Residents near Gore’s Cherry Hill plant in Elkton, Md. say their water is contaminated with the toxic chemical PFAS.
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New Jersey official says recent spate of whale deaths is linked to climate change
Outcry over whale deaths has intensified, and everyone is looking for an explanation.
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Temple researchers to study how drinking water from private wells impacts children’s health
Families participating in the study will either receive a treatment system — or a placebo device — to help scientists assess the correlation between water quality and health.
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Philly water rate hike plans draw scrutiny from City Council
The proposed rate hike will cost the average resident $15 more a month over the next three years.
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Philly’s tap water has a trust problem. Did the recent contamination scare make it worse?
Before a chemical spill threatened to contaminate Philly’s water, 42% of residents drank bottled water. The long-term impact of the incident on trust is “yet to be felt.”
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Climate change could impact the Philly region’s water supply. New storage options may help
Climate change could mean droughts and changing water flow in the Delaware River. Water regulators say new storage facilities could help mitigate future water scarcity.
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Flooding at FDR Park lake renews criticism of renovation
Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.
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First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
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Supreme Court: New Jersey can quit mob-busting port agency
The high court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the Garden State doesn’t need New York’s consent to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.
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Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization
Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.
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