Water Archives

Virus Linked to Smallmouth Bass Deaths in Susquehanna

Marie Cusick·June 15, 2018

Researchers found the virus itself doesn’t kill the fish. However, at higher water temperatures, it can weaken their immune system and allow other infections to spread, which ultimately finish off the fish.

Water Wildlife

Jason Fleming has found his oasis: Living in a trailer on the Ohio River, care-taking a mom-and-pop marina. Photo: Lou Blouin

River Life on the ‘Edge of the Grid’

Lou Blouin·June 15, 2018

Jason Fleming used to be a lawyer. Now he's the caretaker for a 40-slip marina on the Ohio River. And life has never been better.

Culture Our Three Rivers Water

ORSANCO Moves to Eliminate Its Water Quality Standards for The Ohio River

Julie Grant·June 15, 2018

The multi-state commission that protects the Ohio River says its standards are redundant to other state and federal regulations.

Pollution Water

White House Feared PR ‘nightmare’ Over Agency’s Stricter Chemical Limits

Jon Hurdle·May 18, 2018

Newly released emails show the Trump administration tried to stop the public from seeing a federal report on a toxic chemical used in nonstick cookware and firefighting foam at military installations.

Politics Pollution Water

Betting Millions that Mussels can Improve Water Quality

Catalina Jaramillo·May 4, 2018

This "underdog" of aquatic animals can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. Working together, mussels can dramatically clean the rivers where they live. Now, Philadelphia is banking on just that.

Pollution Water Wildlife

Cheswick Coal Plant Hearing Draws Scrutiny Over Water Pollution

Amy Sisk·April 27, 2018

Residents and environmental advocates are calling for tough limits on water pollution from a coal-fired power plant situated a few miles upstream from the water intake for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority.

Energy Pollution Water

Lake Erie’s Toxic Algae Still a Big Problem Despite Voluntary Measures

Julie Grant·April 27, 2018

There’s been no clear decrease in the pollutants feeding persistent algae blooms over the past five years despite billions of dollars in investments to reduce pollution.

Pollution Water

Drilling Company Withdraws from Frack Waste Facility Along Allegheny River

Julie Grant·April 7, 2018

The financial backer and main customer of a proposed plant to treat fracking wastewater at the headwaters of the Allegheny River is backing out of the project. It cited a number of factors for the decision.

Energy Pollution Water

Trump’s Next Frontier

Julie Grant·April 6, 2018

The Trump administration wants to open up nearly all of the country's oceans to oil drilling. So what will this mean for communities that depend on the coast for their livelihood? And what will it mean for our oceans? Will they become the site of the next great oil rush?

Podcasts Politics Pollution Water

Filmmakers and Activists Not Backing Down from Fracking Industry’s Threats

Julie Grant·March 30, 2018

Companies involved in plans to install a fracking wastewater treatment plant at the headwaters of the Allegheny River have sent cease-and-desist letters to journalists, community organizers, and the Seneca Nation who oppose it.

Energy News Pollution Water

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