Tag: Conservation
Unlike nearby jurisdictions, Delaware’s most rural and southernmost county has no requirement to preserve trees.
7 months ago
On Freshwater Wetland Day, Delaware conservationists mourn SCOTUS decision
A recent Supreme Court decision stripped federal protections for some wetlands nationwide. Pa. and N.J. have strong state laws, but Del.'s wetlands could be at risk.
10 months ago
Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization
Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.
1 year ago
Listen 1:21‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings
The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Robotic buoys developed to keep Atlantic right whales safe
A Cape Cod science center and one of the world’s largest shipping businesses are collaborating on a project to use robotic buoys to protect a vanishing whale.
2 years ago
Conservationists from the New Jersey Audubon Society have worked for nearly a decade to track and conserve the endangered bog turtle.
2 years ago
Listen 5:07Turn out your lights to help save birds migrating through Philly
Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.
2 years ago
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Conservationists’ hope for species at risk
Bipartisan Senate legislation proposes $1.3B annually for tailored projects that work to sustain the health of fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
2 years ago
Listen 1:55Environmental group asks court to order lawmakers pay back money meant for conservation
An environmental group is hoping to build on earlier court victories to get the state to return more than $1 billion to a conservation fund.
3 years ago
Ban on invasive plants ‘great win’ for Delaware conservation
A new Delaware law outlawed the sale and import of invasive plants to better support native ones. It could also help combat the spotted lanternfly invasion.
3 years ago
Environmental groups say they’re committing to racial equity. What does that mean?
Land preservation and environmental advocacy nonprofits are largely white, despite the ties between racial injustice, economic inequity, environmental degradation.
4 years ago
Listen 1:25Coronavirus delays conservation efforts in Pennsylvania
“It’s important to conserve the environment, and collect data that would help us do that. But at the same time, it’s more important right now to stop the spread of disease."
4 years ago
Pa. completes decade-long land acquisition, creating the biggest state park near Philadelphia
After 11 years of negotiations, Pennsylvania completed the acquisition of over 1,700 acres of land for preservation in southern Chester County.
4 years ago
Off-road drivers still battling conservationists over access to Pinelands
It's been three years since the DEP scrapped its Motorized Access Plan that would have sharply reduced the number of Pinelands roads and trails that could be legally used.
5 years ago
Ocean County preserves nearly 8,000-acre wilderness area
Nearly 8,000 acres of wilderness in Ocean County will remain undeveloped after officials closed on a $15,450,000 deal funded by the county's open space tax late last week.
5 years ago