STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Groundwater quality in rural Bradford County has slightly improved since the 1980s despite the introduction of Marcellus Shale gas development, according to a newly released study out of Penn State.
Environment
Changing Species, Flooding, Wildfires Among Climate Priorities On PA-Owned Land
|
STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania conservation officials have released a plan to confront climate change on public land as flooding, wildfires and warmer bodies of water pose threats to wildlife, landscapes and recreation.
All Things Considered
Sen. Chuck Schumer Opposes Proposed Trash Incinerator In Finger Lakes
|
New York Senator Chuck Schumer is the latest politician to speak out against a proposed trash incinerator in the town of Romulus on Seneca Lake.
News
Spring Birdsong Could Change With Changing Climate
|
A warming planet means some migrating birds miss mealtime.
health
New York’s Fighting Tick-Borne Illnesses
|
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The state is stepping up efforts to control the tick population in an attempt to reduce the spread of Lyme disease.
News
Will The Public Swim In Onondaga Lake?
|
SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Onondaga County lawmakers want to make it clear that a potential study that outlines the possibility of a beach along Onondaga Lake, doesn’t mean there will be swimming there anytime soon.
News
New York, Pennsylvania Officials On The Lookout For A New Invasive Insect
|
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – There’s a new invasive insect that state officials want to keep out of New York. It’s called the spotted lantern fly, and it has the potential to cause great damage to crops like grapes, hops and apples.
Lyme Disease Is On The Rise In PA. Here’s How To Prevent It
|
The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.
Environment
The Stink Bug Meets Its Match
|
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Maybe you’ve seen it in your home; the oval-shaped brown marmorated stink bug. It’s hard shell looks like a shield. It gets its name from the strong scent it releases as a defense against predators. Some compare it to the aroma of cilantro.
News
Lake Ontario Levels Above Average, But Below 2017 Record Highs
|
SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – A year ago, Lake Ontario began an unprecedented climb that resulted in record water levels and catastrophic flooding for those on its shoreline. The lake’s levels are currently 16 inches below where they were in May of 2017, but still eight inches above the long-term average.
Environment
Agencies Bet Millions That Restoring Mussels In The Delaware River Basin Can Improve Water Quality
|
TATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Freshwater mussels function as nature’s water treatment plants. Each animal can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. Working together, they can dramatically clean the water of the rivers they live in.