department of environmental protection

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett File Photo (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Email Tied To Pa. Secretary’s Resignation Released

Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s office on Friday released an email exchange that it says led to the forced resignation this week of a member of his Cabinet.

2013/06/14

Cancelled Meeting About Polluted Wells Ruffles Feathers Of Environmental Groups

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is getting some heat from environmental groups after cancelling a meeting on short notice.

2013/02/10

New Jersey Takes Control Of 5,000 Acres Of Land In Atlantic County

New Jersey has taken possession of some 5,000 acres of open space in Atlantic County, one of the largest such acquisitions in state history.

2013/01/20

South Jersey State Park Set To Reopen After Deadly Summer Storm

Parvin State Park in Salem County has been closed since a freak storm in late June left two children dead, but it is set to fully reopen to the public on Friday.

2012/10/04

So Far, 8 Cases Of West Nile Confirmed In Pennsylvania

Word from officials Friday that there is a new case of West Nile Virus in our area.

2012/08/18

Two Cases Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Delaware County

The number of people infected with West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania has doubled, with the confirmation of two human cases in Delaware County. A local expert says prevention is key.

2012/08/14

Pipeline being installed using an open trench cut. (Credit: Williams Transcontinental)

Final Public Hearing Tonight On Proposed Gas Pipeline Through Brandywine Creek

A public hearing is scheduled for tonight in West Chester, on the issue of whether a pipeline company should be able to dig in to the Brandywine Creek, or go underneath it.

2012/08/14

Floods Force A Late Round Of Spraying For Mosquitoes In Bucks County

It’s late in the season, but recent floods have prompted state environmental officials schedule another round of mosquito spraying in areas of Bucks County tonight and tomorrow night.

2011/09/19

Southeast Pennsylvania Placed Under Drought Watch

A drought watch is the first and least severe level of Pennsylvania’s drought classifications, asking residents to voluntarily conserve water.

2011/08/06

(Parx Casino in Bensalem will pay big bucks to settle allegations of pollution related to its racetrack operation. File photo: Mike DeNardo)

Parx Agrees To Pay Big Bucks To Resolve Pollution Allegations

Parx has agreed to pay a settlement in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve allegations of pollution related to its racetrack operations.

2011/05/17

Salt Water Anglers In New Jersey Must Sign Up For Free Registry Online

Signing up before you head out on the bay or into the ocean has been a federal requirement for some time. The new, online state system will allow anglers to not only bypass the federal bureaucracy but the $15 annual fee they charge.

2011/05/08

New Appliance Recycling Laws In NJ

Come the new year, New Jersey residents will face new recycling rules for some major appliances in their homes.

2010/12/30

Drought Warning for Bucks, Montco, and Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a drought warning for 24 counties – including three in our area — and has placed the rest of the state on drought “watch” status.

2010/09/16

New Rules For Beach Access in New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on a new proposal for insuring public access to state beaches and waterways.

2010/08/31