PA Environment Digest Articles
Ohio River
*  [2/19/2024] Ohio River Basin Alliance, National Wildlife Federation Report Identifies Community Concerns, Priorities For Local Waters In Ohio River Watershed [Road-Dumping Drilling Wastewater]
*  [12/25/2023] Help Wanted: Allegheny Land Trust - Field Coordinator
*  [12/4/2023] Warren, Erie, Crawford Counties Master Watershed Stewards Offering Info Sessions On Becoming Master Stewards; Spring Training Begins In March
*  [11/6/2023] Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Call For Submissions For Westminster College Student Symposium On The Environment Dec. 4 to 7
*  [10/30/2023] Buffalo Creek Coalition: Dec. 7 One Day Hybrid Summit - Buffalo Creek Confluence: Coming Together For Shared Solutions
*  [10/9/2023] The Allegheny Front: Three Rivers Waterkeeper Citizen Monitoring Finds Plastics Maker Styrenics LLC Discharging Plastic Nurdles Into Ohio River, Threatens Lawsuit To Stop Them
*  [10/9/2023] Could Your Land Benefit From A Forested Riparian Stream Buffer? Contact The Western PA Conservancy
*  [8/28/2023] Penn State Extension, Audubon Society Of Western PA Host Oct. 21 Backyard Stream Repair Field Day In Allegheny County; Other Extension Watershed Resources
*  [8/7/2023] Pitt Water Collaboratory, Women For A Healthy Environment Report On Allegheny County Drinking Water Systems Found Need For Improvement In One Or More Metrics
*  [6/19/2023] DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation
*  [5/8/2023] Three Rivers Waterkeeper Seeking Volunteers For 3 Rivers Watch, Training Starts For Pollution Patrols; Other Upcoming Events
*  [4/24/2023] Ohio River Basin Alliance Responds To Listing Of Ohio River As America's 2nd Most Endangered River In The Nation; Lehigh River On The List Too
*  [4/17/2023] Ohio River Valley Institute Hosts April 19 Webinar On Policy Action In Response To The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment & Beyond
*  [4/10/2023] Pittsburgh's Carnegie Science Center To Host H2Oh! River Weekend April 22-23 On Earth Day Weekend
*  [4/3/2023] Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Newsletter Highlights Beavers At Jennings Environmental Center, Aultmans Watershed Trash Cleanup April 29
*  [4/3/2023] Ohio River Basin Alliance, ORSANCO Host Congressional Day On The Hill June 13 To Educate Members Of Congress On Needs Of Ohio River Basin
*  [4/3/2023] Shapiro Announces Norfolk Southern Repaid PA Fire Departments, First Responders $1 Million
*  [4/3/2023] Dept. Of Health Establishes Community-Based Health Resource Network To Provide Long-Term Assistance To Residents Impacted By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment
*  [2/20/2023] Gov. Shapiro Lays Out Serious Concerns Regarding Norfolk Southern’s Incident Management After Meeting With Beaver County Officials
*  [2/20/2023] Gov. Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Conduct Independent Water Sampling Following Ohio/PA Train Derailment
*  [2/20/2023] PA Agriculture On Ohio/PA Train Derailment Impacts: 2 Reports Of Horses Affected By Smoke Immediately Following Controlled Burn; No Reports Of Livestock, Domestic Animal Health Symptoms After
*  [2/20/2023] Two PA Senate Committees To Hold Hearings On Ohio/PA Train Derailment: Emergency Preparedness- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb. 27 - Public Invited To Submit Questions To Transportation
*  [2/20/2023] York County-based Evangelical Environmental Network: 100,000+ Pro-Life Evangelicals Support Strong Oil & Gas Facility Methane Limits
*  [2/6/2023] POWR: Ohio Basin Access For Canoes, Kayaks Mini Grants Program Now Accepting Applications
*  [1/2/2023] Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Releases Stormwater Strategic Plan For Public Comment
*  [12/12/2022] Ohio River Valley Institute Dec. 12 Webinar: Mapping A Clean Energy Transition For Southwest PA
*  [11/28/2022] DCNR: Big Sewickley Creek Watershed In Allegheny County Placed On PA Rivers Conservation Registry
*  [10/31/2022] DEP Invites Submission Of Water Quality Data For Stream Redesignation Evaluations In Columbia, Franklin, Fulton, Greene Counties
*  [10/24/2022] Penn State Master Watershed Steward Volunteers Lead Stream Assessment In Allegheny County
*  [10/24/2022] Penn State's Jenn Baka Receives National Science Foundation Grant For A 5-Year Study Of The Shell Ethane Plant's Environmental And Human Impacts In Beaver County
*  [10/10/2022] Register Now For Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit Nov. 17-18 At Marshall University, WV
*  [10/10/2022] Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center Nov. 15 Webinar - Cost/Benefit Comparison Of Common MS4 Stormwater Management BMPs
*  [9/19/2022] PennDOT Invites Comments On Chesapeake Bay, Delaware, Ohio & Lake Erie Watershed Stormwater Management Plans
*  [9/12/2022] Southwestern PA Water Summit To Be Held Oct. 20 & 27 By The Southwestern PA Water Network
*  [9/12/2022] Help Wanted: Southwestern PA Water Network Strategic Network Coordinator
*  [9/5/2022] Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30
*  [8/29/2022] Fish & Boat Commission Voluntary Permits Project Feature: Shoreline Restoration At Yellow Creek In Indiana County
*  [8/1/2022] Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Passing The Internship Torch From Older To Younger Brother; Partnership With Grove City College
*  [7/18/2022] Help Wanted: Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory Director
*  [7/11/2022] Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center Hosts Stormwater Resiliency, Flood Insurance, MS4 Stream Restoration BMP Webinars
*  [7/4/2022] University Of Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory Will Lead Regional Network To Improve Water Quality
*  [7/4/2022] Three Rivers Waterkeeper Hosts 3 Rivers Watch Summer Training Events July 9, August 6
*  [6/6/2022] DEP Sets Voting Meetings, Hearing On Elements To State Water Plan Update For Delaware, Great Lakes, Ohio Regional Water Committees
*  [5/23/2022] Three Rivers Waterkeeper Seeking Active River Users For New 3 Rivers Watch Program In Pittsburgh
*  [5/23/2022] Forbes Trail Chapter Trout Unlimited: Ligonier Valley Middle School Students Wrap Up Outdoor Club Activities In Westmoreland
*  [5/16/2022] Local Organization Selected To Host Southwest PA Water Network
*  [4/4/2022] Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 22 Webinar On Meaningful Mussels, Nature's Aquatic Workhorses
*  [3/28/2022] Penn State Center Pittsburgh Offers Program In Green Stormwater Infrastructure
*  [3/14/2022] DEP Announces $2.99 Million In Growing Greener Grants to Support 12 Water Cleanup Projects In Southwest PA; Apply Now For Grants
*  [1/31/2022] DEP Announces More Than $1.7 Million In Growing Greener Grants To Fund Local Water Clean Up Projects In Northwest PA
*  [1/10/2022] Water Center At Penn Seeking Proposals For Southwestern PA Water Network Home Organization
*  [11/29/2021] Armstrong, Indiana & Westmoreland Master Watershed Stewards Plant Live Stake Nursery In Indiana County Park
*  [11/22/2021] PUC Imposes $1 Million Penalty On Energy Transfer Company For 2018 Revolution Pipeline Explosion In Beaver County
*  [10/25/2021] Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority: Joins October 21 Imagine A Day Without Water Education, Advocacy Initiative
*  [10/11/2021] Allegheny College Receives $1.25 Million Mellon Foundation Grant To Establish Watershed Conservation Research Center
*  [10/4/2021] Independence Conservancy Hosts Walk In Penn’s Woods At Rocky Bend Nature Preserve Beaver County
*  [9/13/2021] Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Announces Rate Settlement With PUC; Includes New Stormwater Fee
*  [9/13/2021] Register Now! For Virtual Ohio River Basin Conference Oct. 6-8
*  [8/23/2021] Guest Essay: The Case For Stormwater Fees In The Pittsburgh Region
*  [5/3/2021] South Fayette Conservation Group, DEP Dedicate Gladden Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant In Allegheny County; Federal AML Funding To Expire
*  [5/3/2021] Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center May Schedule Of Webinars
*  [4/26/2021] Penn State Extension Water Team Invites You For Stormwater BMP Walk In Cumberland, Westmoreland Counties
*  [4/12/2021] DEP Hosts 5th Round Of Regional State Water Plan Meetings Starting April 13
*  [4/5/2021] Audubon Society Of Western PA Workshop Series With Free Trees, Native Plants For Buffalo Creek Watershed Residents
*  [3/29/2021] PA County Conservation Districts Seek Farmers In Ohio, Delaware Watersheds For Farmer Focus Groups
*  [3/8/2021] Registration Open For Southwest PA Regional Water Network Virtual Meetings On PA Ohio River Watershed Issues April 20, May 4 & 18
*  [3/8/2021] Allegheny Conservation District Releases Montour Run Watershed Assessment, Restoration Implementation Plan
*  [3/1/2021] Southwest PA Water Network Sets Stakeholder Meetings For April 20, May 4 & 18 To Discuss Issues In The PA Ohio River Watershed
*  [2/22/2021] Allegheny County Master Watershed Stewards Prep For 3-Year Stream Assessment Project
*  [2/22/2021] University Of Pittsburgh Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Featured Exploring The Nature Of Water In Western PA Program By Master Watershed Stewards
*  [2/8/2021] Shenango River In NW PA Named Pennsylvania 2021 River Of The Year
*  [12/7/2020] Comments Invited On Draft Southwestern PA Water Network Vision/Purpose/Goals
*  [12/7/2020] Western PA Conservancy Magazine Highlights Watershed Restoration Work
*  [11/16/2020] Pittsburgh Water Authority Reminds Residents To Keep Leaves, Yard Waste, Deicing Salt Other Pollutants Out Of Storm Drains
*  [11/2/2020] New Ohio River Watershed Plan To Benefit Economy, Environment, Communities In 15-State Region
*  [11/2/2020] Creating A Collaborative Water Resource Network In Southwestern PA; Water Stakeholders GIS Map
*  [9/28/2020] Reminder: Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 Virtual Ohio River Basin Summit & Symposium
*  [9/7/2020] Special Project: Good River - Stories Of The Ohio River [Yes, PA Is The Ohio River Watershed]
*  [9/7/2020] PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Western PA Virtual Watershed Workshops Oct. 7 & 9
*  [8/24/2020] Ohio River Valley Institute Announced To Promote Sustainable Economic Strategies In Ohio Valley, Western PA
*  [8/10/2020] Ohio River Basin Alliance Discusses Threats To The Ohio River Watershed With PA Stakeholders In Online Forum; Calls For Action
*  [8/10/2020] Reminder: Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 Virtual Ohio River Basin Summit & Symposium Call For Presentations, Posters; Registration Open
*  [4/20/2020] American Rivers Names Lower Youghiogheny River To Top 10 List Of Endangered Rivers
*  [1/13/2020] First Meetings Of DEP Regional Water Resources Committees Jan. 14, 16 - Join Online; PA Clean Water Academy Presentation Available On State Water Plan Process
*  [1/13/2020] Audubon Society Of Western PA Hosts First Buffalo Creek Watershed Coalition Meeting Jan. 23 In Armstrong County
*  [1/6/2020] DEP Begins State Water Plan Update With Regional Water Advisory Committee Meetings; Members Needed
*  [11/4/2019] Western PA Conservancy Now Accepting Applications For Dominion Energy Watershed Mini Grants In Western PA
*  [6/23/2019] PA Environmental Council Responds To Concerns About New Ohio River Standards Adopted By ORSANCO
*  [6/10/2019] Volunteers Needed For June 15 River Sweep Cleanup In Western PA
*  [4/29/2019] Ohio River Sweep Set For June 15; 2 PA Students Win River Sweep Poster Contest
*  [4/1/2019] ORSANCO Inviting Comments On Proposed Ohio River Water Pollution Control Standard Changes; April 1 Pittsburgh Hearing
*  [9/24/2018] ORSANCO: Ohio River Sweep Student Poster Contest Now Accepting Entries
*  [8/13/2018] Pittsburgh Quarterly: Western PA Weaves A Web Of Groups To Protect Local Watersheds
*  [7/9/2018] PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals, DEP Freshwater Mussels Workshop July 26 In Pittsburgh
*  [6/25/2018] ORSANCO River Sweep A Success In PA, 400+ Volunteers Picked Up 35 Tons Of Trash
*  [6/25/2018] Environmental NewsClips - All Topics
*  [1/29/2018] Pittsburgh Students Win ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep Poster Contest
*  [1/29/2018] Ohio River Sanitation Commission Webinar On Proposed Revisions To Pollution Control Standards Jan. 31
*  [1/22/2018] Ice Jams, Localized Flooding Possibilities Across State As Temperatures Rise
*  [1/15/2018] Ohio River Sanitation Commission Taking Comments On Revising Pollution Control Standards
*  [6/19/2017] Volunteer For ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep In Western PA June 17
*  [11/21/2016] Ohio River Basin Alliance 2016 Summit Dec. 8-9 In Cincinnati
*  [8/8/2016] EPA, DEP Settlement With Consol Requires $3M Penalty, Upgrades To Protect Ohio River
*  [6/6/2016] River Sweep Seeking Volunteers For June 18 Cleanup In Western PA
*  [5/16/2016] Youghiogheny River Symposium June 24-25 At Penn State-Fayette In Uniontown
*  [6/22/2015] Ohio River Sweep Set For June 20, Volunteers Needed
*  [6/15/2015] Duquesne University Receives Grant For Sharing 3Rivers Quest Water Quality Data
*  [4/6/2015] Paddle Without Pollution Offers New Way To Support Watershed Stewardship
*  [11/10/2014] October Catalyst Newsletter Now Available From Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition
*  [10/6/2014] Feature: 2014 Ohio River Watershed Celebration A Success!
*  [9/15/2014] 2014 Ohio River Watershed Celebration Sept. 18 At North Park, Allegheny County
*  [9/8/2014] Fish Commission: Apply For State Wildlife Grants In Ohio River Watershed
*  [7/28/2014] 2014 Ohio River Watershed Celebration Sept. 18 At North Park, Allegheny County
*  [6/23/2014] River Sweep Volunteers Needed For June 21 Cleanup In Western PA
*  [6/2/2014] 3 Rivers Cleanup Announced As Part Of The National River Rally June 1 In Pittsburgh
*  [5/19/2014] Save The Date! 2014 Ohio River Watershed Celebration Sept. 18
*  [3/17/2014] AFT Helps Ohio River Basin Farmers In 1st Interstate Water Quality Credit Trades
*  [2/24/2014] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Benefit Dinner March 4
*  [2/3/2014] International River Rally Coming To Pittsburgh May 30-June 2
*  [10/28/2013] Ohio River Watershed Celebration A Fun, Educational Day On The 3 Rivers
*  [9/2/2013] Spots Still Available For Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 19
*  [7/15/2013] Registration Still Open For Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 19
*  [7/15/2013] Ohio River Water Sanitation Commission Holds Webinars, Hearing On Updated Standards
*  [7/1/2013] Registration Opens June 28, July 1 For Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [6/10/2013] Volunteers Needed For Ohio River Sweep Cleanup Set For June 15
*  [5/13/2013] Sen. Toomey's Amendment To Help Prevent Asian Carp From Reaching Ohio River Basin
*  [3/11/2013] Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration Set For September 19
*  [2/4/2013] Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration Set For September 19
*  [12/3/2012] U.S. Sen. Toomey Introduces Bill To Protect Ohio River From Asian Carp
*  [11/12/2012] Carnegie Mellon: Bromide Down In Mon, Still Elevated In Allegheny River
*  [10/22/2012] Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration: 11 Years And Still Counting On Fun
*  [10/22/2012] October Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Now Available
*  [10/15/2012] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Recognizes Environmental Leaders
*  [8/27/2012] Have You Registered For Ohio River Watershed Celebration Sept. 27?
*  [7/16/2012] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Now Accepting Registrations
*  [6/18/2012] Reminder: Ohio River Sweep June 16
*  [6/4/2012] Ohio River Basin USDA Farm Conservation Reserve Program Expanded In PA
*  [1/30/2012] Save The Date: Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 27
*  [10/10/2011] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Attracts Nearly 1,000, Recognizes Partnerships
*  [6/27/2011] 500 Ohio River Sweep Volunteers Collect Over 65 Tons Of Trash
*  [6/20/2011] Save The Date: Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 22
*  [6/13/2011] River Sweep Volunteers Needed June 18 In Western PA
*  [5/2/2011] PEC: Ultimate Urban Adventure Race Coming To Pittsburgh June 25
*  [2/21/2011] Pittsburgh Releases Allegheny RiverFront Vision Plan
*  [12/6/2010] 2011 Port Of Pittsburgh Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 22
*  [10/11/2010] Follow Ohio River Watershed Celebration-Port Of Pittsburgh Issues On Twitter
*  [10/4/2010] Over 700 Participate in 2010 Port Of Pittsburgh-Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [8/30/2010] Video Blog: Register Now For The Ohio River Watershed Celebration On September 15
*  [7/26/2010] Reservations Now Open For Port of Pittsburgh-Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [6/7/2010] Volunteers Needed For June 19 Western PA River Sweep
*  [5/31/2010] Save The Date: Ohio River Watershed Celebration Set For September 15
*  [11/9/2009] Port Of Pittsburgh-Ohio River Watershed Celebration Attracts Over 800 People
*  [9/28/2009] Still Time To Register For October 1 Port Of Pittsburgh-Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [8/31/2009] Reminder: Port Of Pittsburgh-Ohio River Watershed Celebration Now October 1
*  [7/27/2009] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Changed To October 1 To Avoid G-20 Summit
*  [6/19/2009] Annual Western PA River Sweep Cleanup Scheduled For Ohio Basin June 20
*  [5/15/2009] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Set For September 24
*  [10/3/2008] Video Blog Feature - Nearly 90 Groups Participate In The 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [9/26/2008] Video Blog Feature - Over 950 Attend Ohio River Watershed Celebration, Watershed Groups, Individuals Honored
*  [8/22/2008] Watershed Groups Eligible For $3,000 In Grants At Ohio Watershed Celebration
*  [8/15/2008] Ohio River Watershed Celebration On September 25 Doubles The Fun Of Last Year! - Video Blog
*  [7/18/2008] DEP Awards $2 Million Grant to 3 Rivers Wet Weather Project
*  [7/4/2008] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Set for September 25
*  [6/13/2008] EPA Water Quality Trading Funding: Proposals Due September 9
*  [9/22/2007] Video Blog Feature - Ohio Watershed Celebration Honors Environmental Initiative
*  [7/6/2007] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Features 8 Watershed Grants for Participants
*  [6/15/2007] June 16 River Sweep in Western PA Still Needs Volunteers
*  [6/1/2007] Ohio River Sweep Volunteers Sought for June 16 Cleanup Event
*  [5/25/2007] Save the Date! 6th Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration September 20
*  [5/11/2007] Volunteers Needed for Ohio River Sweep Set for June 16
*  [3/9/2007] Rain Barrel Workshops Coming Up in Allegheny County
*  [9/22/2006] Ohio River Celebration Attracts 950 Taking Positive Actions to Improve Watersheds
*  [9/15/2006] Ohio River Celebration Attracts 900 So Far, Grants Added for Watershed Groups
*  [7/28/2006] Ohio River Celebration Set for September, Watershed Groups Can Win $500 Grants
*  [7/21/2006] River Sojourn to Highlight “Rivers of the Year” Designation by DCNR
*  [7/21/2006] Pittsburgh Voyager Environmental Adventure Camps Going Fast!
*  [6/2/2006] Get Free Three Rivers 2006 River of the Year Poster
*  [5/26/2006] Volunteers Sought for Annual June 17 Ohio River Sweep
*  [5/5/2006] Save the Date! September 21 Fifth Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration
*  [4/28/2006] Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Named DCNR’s Rivers of the Year
*  [3/10/2006] Schedule Your 2006 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Now
*  [3/10/2006] 2006 Ohio River Basin River Sweep Set for June 17, Volunteers Wanted
*  [12/9/2005] Plan to Clean Up Mine Drainage in Chartiers Creek To Be Presented
*  [8/12/2005] What’s 28 Feet Long and Eats Trash In the Waters Around Pittsburgh?
*  [5/27/2005] Southwest River Sweep Volunteers Needed for June 18
*  [5/27/2005] Ohio River Watershed Cruise Set for July 27, Register Now!
*  [3/18/2005] 3 Rivers Wet Weather Project Receives $2.5 Million Grant
*  [2/4/2005] EPA Awards Wet Weather Funding for the Ohio River
*  [1/7/2005] Study Confirms Watershed Approach to Water Quality Best In Southwest
*  [9/17/2004] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Attracts Over 600
*  [9/17/2004] DEP Seeks Comments on New TMDLs, Six Other TMDLs Final
*  [8/20/2004] Ohio River Watershed Celebration Features Educational Tour of River, and Fun!
*  [6/18/2004] Four River Conservation Plans Finished, Added to DCNR Registry
*  [6/1/2004] Farmers - Apply Now for CREP Grants in Ohio Basin