Environment & Outdoors
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Newtown Borough Council Unanimously Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastics
Newtown has joined the growing list of communities in the Philadelphia region to take a stand against environmental pollution by enacting a ban on single-use plastics, according to a recent report by FOX 29 Philadelphia. This groundbreaking decision was reached last week when the Newtown Borough Council cast a unanimous vote in favor of the…
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Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy
Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for Delaware Currents. Officials are warning that freshwater drums, blue catfish, and northern snakeheads could eat other fish, and can grow to large sizes, increasing their consumption of other aquatic…
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Kintnersville Neighbors Band Together to Stop Expansion Plans of Nearby Youth Camp
Several Kintnersville neighbors are attempting to halt the planned expansion of the nearby youth camp run by Haycock Camping Ministries, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. The tax-exempt nonprofit offers day and overnight youth programs and activities, including kayaking and riflery. Residents considered Haycock a friendly neighbor for years, but recently they say they’ve expressed…
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East Rockhill Township’s Handschin Property Preserved for Public Enjoyment and Environmental Protection
A land conservation non-profit has successfully preserved the 29-acre Handschin property in East Rockhill Township, according to WeConservePA. This land, alongside another parcel, will soon provide public recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, and hunting. The Handschin property is crucial for the Perkasie area’s water supply, safeguarding the aquifer that supports around…
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Do You Know Where Delaware River Starts?
Delaware River, which runs the length of Bucks County, is a pivotal waterway in the country’s Mid-Atlantic region that starts its 405-mile journey at the Catskill Mountains of New York and ends it in the Atlantic Ocean, writes Erica Schmidt for the Shore News Network. The river is well-known for its unobstructed and free-flowing character…
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Spongy Moth Invasion: A New Threat to Bucks County’s Trees and Shrubs
After the spotted lanternfly, another invasive species is damaging and killing trees and shrubbery in Bucks County and statewide: the spongy moth, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once known as the European gypsy moth, this new pest is deemed a hazard because it defoliates trees and leaves them vulnerable to…
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Churchville Nature Center Celebrates 60 Years of Natural Beauty and Education
The Churchville Nature Center is the perfect nature oasis for those seeking an educational experience or to take in the natural wonders of Bucks County, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. The center’s reptile collection in their welcome center is full of snakes, turtles, and other invertebrates. Trails connect hikers to a bird…
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Researchers Join Forces to Curb Blue Catfish Invasion in Delaware River
Researchers from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are collaborating to address the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Delaware River ecosystem, writes Andrew Lewis for Delaware Currents. The issue, which first emerged a decade ago with the discovery of a blue catfish in the Christina River has since escalated. Mike Steiger,…
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Here’s How Bucks County Residents Can Safeguard Pets and Property from Coyotes
Bucks County residents are on the lookout for wild coyotes, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has warned residents to watch their pets and gardens. Game Commission official Dustin Stoner said that coyotes can be seen wandering during the daytime and evening looking for prey. However, there are ways…
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Central Bucks County Receives Over $2.3 Million for Water and Sewer Upgrades
The state has awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to six water and sewer upgrades in Central Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The grants were announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Representatives Tim Brennan and Shelby Labs earlier this week. “These projects will help make critical improvements to our…
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Newtown Takes a Stand With Single-Use Plastics Banned in Major Eco Initiative
On December 6, Newtown Township’s Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that bans the use of single-use plastic bags, single-use plastic straws, and single-use plastic utensils by retail establishments located within the township, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The use of expanded polystyrene food service products is also on the…
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Butterfly Garden in Upper Makefield Will Memorialize Seven Victims of July’s Flash Flood
The project to create a butterfly garden in Upper Makefield to memorialize the seven victims of flash flooding that hit parts of the township in July is moving forward, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The garden will be developed at Brownsburg Park, and will provide a place for “comfort and reflection,” said Tom Cino,…
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Hilltown Bids Farewell to Legendary Penn Oak, a Witness to History
In Hilltown, a revered natural icon, the Penn Oak, which had stood for centuries in front of the Hilltown Baptist Church, met its end, writes Carl LaVo for the Bucks County Courier Times. Known as the last of the so-called Penn Oaks in Bucks County, this historic tree witnessed the unfolding of local history since…
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Bristol’s Silver Lake Nature Center Boasts of 35-Foot-High Eastern Redbud Tree
Bucks County has its latest champion, but this one is a bit taller than the rest – and not a person but instead can be found at Silver Lake Nature Center, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. An Eastern Redbud tree at Silver Lake Nature Center was awarded the champion designation by…
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Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope Is Destination, Refuge for Both People and Wildlife
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope is a stunning destination filled with gorgeous flora and a refuge for both people and wildlife, reports Tom Kretschmer for 6 ABC. The special sanctuary is always filled with things to see and learn. This makes it a magical place that cannot be found in the usual neighborhood…
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Push to Expand National Wild and Scenic Rivers Designation to Delaware River Tributaries
The Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Partnership is making strides to add Delaware River tributaries into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS), writes John Best for Lehigh Valley Live. Recently, the National Parks Service undertook a study pinpointing several tributaries flowing from Pennsylvania and New Jersey into the Delaware River that…
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How Pennsylvania American Water Promotes Sustainability Practices in Schools Near You
With an exuberant amount of ways schools and their students try to give back to the environment while learning and growing, Pennsbury School District is among those that have a commitment towards sustainability in the community. At William Penn Middle School, a student saw a way to combine education and leadership through building a rain…
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Warm Spell Slows the Changing Colors of Local Foliage. See How Bucks County’s Trees Are Faring
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has shared a chart showing the changing color of leaves in the state. The chart shows how a recent warm spell is slowing down the natural color changes of Pennsylvania trees, a common and beloved sight in the state every fall season. Green areas indicate that the…
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