Watershed

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

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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.

A settlement resolved the plant developer’s objection to Hilco Redevelopment Partners’ purchase of the property. Two sides will negotiate further, he says.

Starting this weekend, marinas in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania all will be allowed to open. Other water-access points will follow next week.

Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency shutdown orders closed garden supply stores in Pa., but there are plenty of safe ways to buy plants and learn how to grow.

Crews are removing mercaptan from the site, the odor used to make natural gas leaks smelly.

Pa. officials encourage fishing and boating close to home, with social distancing and no equipment sharing. The Rivercast predicts the water’s quality.

The city wants to be reimbursed for costs incurred by its hazardous materials team after June’s explosion, fire at Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ complex.