Species of mussel found in western Pa. might soon be listed as endangered

Sarah BodenSeptember 7, 2023

Pollution and river dredging have wiped out much of the salamander mussels in Pennsylvania. Now, it could get federal protection.

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As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride

Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023

Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride.

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Rekindling wilderness: Bringing back an Indigenous practice to manage the land

Points NorthSeptember 1, 2023

The Indigenous practice of using fire to manage land is being revived in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.

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Alcohol made from sunflower seeds?! A tour of a new distillery and educational center in Kane

Sydney RoachSeptember 1, 2023

It also features the world’s longest bar made from one continuous piece of wood.

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Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting program to manage overpopulation

Kiley KoscinskiSeptember 1, 2023

Pittsburgh’s deer population is out of control: That’s about the only thing city officials, animal rights advocates and frustrated residents agree on.

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Pittsburgh weighs bowhunting program to cull deer population

Chris PotterAugust 29, 2023

A pilot program would allow for controlled bowhunting in two city parks. Supporters say the deer population is harming parks and aggravating residents.

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Central Pennsylvania sees drop in spotted lanternflies

WITFAugust 25, 2023

As spotted lanternfly numbers soar in Allegheny County, central Pennsylvania is seeing a drop in the non-native pests.

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Pennsylvania’s portion of Lake Erie on track to become a national marine sanctuary

Sylas YaradAugust 11, 2023

The proposal looks to protect dozens of underwater shipwrecks in Lake Erie off the coast of Pennsylvania while still allowing for fishing, boating and diving.

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Pennsylvania photographer wins National Audubon award for bird photo

Sydney RoachAugust 3, 2023

Sandra Rothenberg, from Warren, Pennsylvania, won the national award for her photo of a female Baltimore Oriole enveloped by horsehair.

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Vaccine baiting program driving down rabies rate in Pittsburgh raccoons

Sarah BodenAugust 3, 2023

A new vaccine was used last year. Since then, there's been a significant drop in the number of raccoons testing positive for the virus.

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