
Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
6 months ago
Pa. Consumer Advocate resigns, claiming utilities lobbied for his ouster
An investor research firm described Cicero as a “thorn in the side of investor-owned water utilities.” His last day is Jan. 31.
6 months ago
Listen 1:37Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River
Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.
6 months ago
U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River
The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.
6 months ago
New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.
6 months ago
Listen 1:12Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million
US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.
6 months ago
Listen 1:04The northern Delaware park is replacing the historic Chambers House Nature Center with a center that focuses on education and recreation.
6 months ago
Listen 1:32Delaware combatting coastal erosion as $25M Indian River Inlet dredging project advances
More than 130,000 cubic yards of sand have been restored as part of a $25 million effort to protect Route 1 and combat severe erosion at Indian River Inlet.
7 months ago
Explore more than 30 trails during New Jersey’s ‘First Day Hikes’
Last year, nearly 2,000 hikers took part, collectively traveling 5,000 miles.
7 months ago
‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections
The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.
7 months ago
The U.S. Army Corps wants to elevate 6,000 N.J. homes to protect them from storms
The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.
7 months ago
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.
7 months ago
Listen 3:14Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.
CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.
7 months ago
Listen 1:22The program funds habitat restoration and conservation initiatives throughout the Delaware River watershed.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14Delaware River Basin Commission declares water supply emergency
Record low rainfall has led to reduced water supply levels in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
7 months ago
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