Some Environmental Science Research on Hold in Face of COVID-19 Anne DanahyAugust 21, 2020 Some of Penn State's climate and agricultural research is on hold, while others find a work-around during the pandemic. Climate ChangeConservationCoronavirus
Outdoor Afro Celebrates Freedom in Nature Kara HolsoppleAugust 21, 2020 The group's founder says Outdoor Afro "really doubles down on the Black joy and the ability to get out and be free." ConservationCultureRecreationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
‘Goatscaping’ for Chemical-Free Weed Control Aynsley O'NeillAugust 14, 2020 Goats actually love poison ivy and other noxious weeds. And no pesticides or itchy skin. ConservationFood and Agriculture
Reckoning with the Racist Past of Bird Names Kara HolsoppleJuly 24, 2020 Even bird names have ties to racism and colonialism. A group of birders wants to change that. ConservationEnvironmental JusticeWildlifeYour Environment Update
Invasive Barberry and Small Mammals Could Be Bad Combination for Pennsylvania’s Woodlands Kara HolsoppleJuly 17, 2020 New research shows Japanese barberry shrubs give small rodents cover to eat tree seedlings. This doesn't bode well for future forests. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Invasive Lanternfly Spotted in Pittsburgh Area Julie GrantJuly 2, 2020 Keep an eye out for the nymphs of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can devastate some crops and ooze a sticky substance that encourages a black mold. ConservationFood and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania
Annual Sojourn Promotes River Recreation and Education Andy KubisJuly 2, 2020 From Johnstown to Apollo, the kayak trip floated through deep gorges, Class II rapids and historic towns. ConservationRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Former Minelands Get an Ecological Do-Over Andy KubisJune 12, 2020 Replanting reclaimed mine sites with native trees is part of an effort to do mine reclamation right a second time around. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’ Julie GrantMay 29, 2020 The first-ever offshore wind project in the Great Lakes was approved, but would have to shut down at night for 8 months of the year. Climate ChangeEnergyWildlife
River Alliance Charts Coordinated Path for the Ohio Watershed Julie GrantMay 8, 2020 The Ohio River Basin Alliance has several goals for the 15-state watershed like being a world-class destination for outdoor recreation. ConservationGood RiverHeadwatersWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
