Watershed

The Nature Conservancy wants to prevent stormwater runoff from schoolyards by building rain gardens that also provide relief from the heat.

Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.

PennEnvironment says school districts skip lead testing, don’t test all of their outlets and, in some cases, fail to report test results.

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

Samples collected over Labor Day weekend 2022 found increased chemicals from sunscreens, shampoos, drugs and fecal matter, according to a newly published Johns Hopkins study.

Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.

This week, a New Jersey swimmer heads out to swim the English Channel. Guided by local inspirations, Andrew Robinson is ready for the challenge.

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County hosted a sustainable fashion show to promote the positive impact of wearing upcycled garments.

Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

Up to 1 million horseshoe crabs in the U.S. are harvested for biomedical purposes. A synthetic alternative could mean less harvesting of the “living fossils.”

There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.