Pa. attorney general files criminal charge against fracking company
The charges allege that Seneca Resources polluted water in eight counties. The company says it is working with the state to reach a “reasonable resolution.”
Water
Help wanted: Stop the spread of invasive round goby fish in Pa.
The Eurasian round goby is causing big problems in Lake Erie, outcompeting native fish. Pennsylvania is looking to anglers to help stop it from spreading to inland waterways.
A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant
The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is collecting samples from Synthomer, a chemical plant, in its effort to understand water pollution in the Mon.
View from the Mon: Climate change’s impact on native brook trout
A study compared the impact of climate on native brook trout in 11 streams in the Laurel Highlands in the Monongahela River watershed.
Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House
One legislator hopes the law will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas.
Gov. Shapiro elected to lead U.S.-Canadian partnership overseeing Great Lakes
The international group of eight governors and two Canadian premiers works to grow the region’s economy and protect the Great Lakes.
Dangerous train derailments more likely in vulnerable communities, Pitt analysis shows
The report from the University of Pittsburgh looks at rail accidents between 1998 and 2024, using data from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Along the banks of the Mon, fracking waste in a landfill once again poses a pollution problem
The Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill accepts fracking waste. But some fear fracking contaminants like radium could end up in the Monongahela River.
View from the Mon: Mapping the river
John Detisch started an online mapping project of the Monongahela River to advocate for its health and future.
View from the Mon: Industry, historical pollution and prosperity
Ron Baraff of Rivers of Steel says without the Monongahela River, the Pittsburgh region would not have developed into an industrial power.
