October 20, 2023 | 5:44 PM
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts to get federal money
Pennsylvania has been lagging behind other bay states in meeting cleanup goals set for 2025.
TAG | water quality
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August 21, 2023 | 4:00 PM
Advocates push for conservation money in next Farm Bill
Environmental groups say resources from the Farm Bill can help farmers lower their impact.
February 9, 2023 | 4:39 PM
Pa. water plan urges more resources to protect against flooding, pollution
Pennsylvania generally has abundant water. But the commonwealth must take steps to clean and protect its waterways and nearby communities.
March 23, 2022 | 2:37 PM
DEP looks to add 40 staff to oversee water programs
Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget proposal calls for a $5 million increase to the Department of Environmental Protection to hire new staff.
October 18, 2021 | 5:19 AM
13 projects across Pa. get $4 million from feds for water cleanup
The grants from the Environmental Protection Agency are meant to address nonpoint source pollution, such as farm and stormwater run-off and acid mine drainage.
August 9, 2021 | 7:05 AM
Environmental advocates call on legislature to put more money toward Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Advocates are hoping lawmakers will use federal money to fund a few Republican-backed proposals when they return this fall.
January 6, 2021 | 6:02 AM
State gives $34 million for water cleanup
The largest share is going to efforts in the south central part of the state.
March 2, 2020 | 5:30 AM
Can your well water make you sick? No testing is required in Pennsylvania.
Medical professionals, scientists and drinking water experts say the condition of drinking water is a significant factor in a community’s overall health.
By Hurubie Meko, LNP 
