Watershed

For years, community members have resisted Elcon Recycling Services’ bid to treat hazardous wastewater so close to rivers and waterways.

June saw higher numbers. Holiday weekends and sweltering temperatures could push an increase in visitors for July, too.

Thursday night’s session offered 149 community members a presentation on the research effort announced last year. The Q&A went more than an hour.

District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee

The $225.5 million deal is done. Chicago-based Hilco plans to turn the 1,300-acre site in Southwest Philly into a distribution and logistics center.

With a $26.5 million cut in the price agreed to by Philadelphia Energy Solutions and Hilco Redevelopment OK’d, the deal is expected to close Friday.

In 2019, blue-green algae bloomed in freshwater lakes, and toxins affected wildlife, boating and swimming. A new initiative aims for better in summer 2020.

Damage from the June 21 fire that resulted led to closure of the complex, the company’s bankruptcy, and a planned sale of the 1,300-acre property.

Even though corporations are made up of people who make daily decisions, environmental attorneys say it’s very difficult to target workers who may commit a crime.

A Hilco Redevelopment Partners executive told a City Council hearing the company’s plan will create 8,000 union construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs.

Delaware River Basin Commission members continue to review the gas pipeline application. Environmentalists, residents gave them a virtual earful Wednesday.

Murphy administration eliminates plan to spend $80 million to start replacing the lines

‘We’re all connected by water’: Here’s how a Philly environmental org is thriving in the time of coronavirus by prioritizing neighborhood engagement.

Philadelphia lawmaker says city could sue state over ban

Silt hasn’t been cleared since 2000, making the area famous for regattas too shallow. With preparations now completed, dredge work is set to start June 1.