Environment & Outdoors
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Pipersville Garden Center Offers Anything and Everything for Local Plant Lovers
A plant shop in Bucks County offering everything that those who love the outdoors and gardening would need for a great green selection. Piper Hill Hanging Gardens, located at 7078 Easton Road in Pipersville, sells houseplants, accessories, handmade crafts and other planty stuff. For those who want to bring the wonders of nature into their…
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Delaware Riverkeeper Looks for Answers After Major Chemical Spill in Bristol
An environmental official in Bucks County is working to find out how a large amount of chemicals made its way into the Delaware River. Ross DiMattei wrote about the spill for CBS Philadelphia. Maya Van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, is looking for answers after 8,000 gallons of latex finishing solution spilled into Otter Creek, a…
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Drink Up! Philly Officials OK Water Consumption After Chemical Spill in Bucks County
Health and safety officials have provided an up on the quality of drinking water in Philadelphia after an incident in Bucks County. Sophia Schmidt wrote about the city’s water for WHYY. On Friday night, 8,000 gallons of latex finishing solution spilled into Otter Creek, a body of water in Bristol that connects to the Delaware River. As a result, tap ands…
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Here’s What to Know About Your Tap Water After the Bucks County Chemical Spill
Health and safety officials have been keeping an eye on the quality of drinking water in Philadelphia after an incident in Bucks County. Staff writers at The Philadelphia Inquirer have the latest updates. On Friday night, 8,000 gallons of latex finishing solution spilled into Otter Creek, a body of water in Bristol that connects to…
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Wondering What These Devices Floating in a Doylestown Lake Are? Read to Learn More
In an effort to control the natural fauna of flora of a lake in Bucks County, officials have begun using unique devices to help local wildlife. Residents of Doylestown may have recently noticed yellow devices floating in Lake Galena. As part of a mission to keep the area clean from pollutants, environmental officials have placed…
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Delaware County Fisherman Discovers Alligator-Like Creature in Philadelphia Park
An alligator-like creature later identified as a caiman was caught Sunday, March 5, by Ike Peyton from Delaware County, writes Neirin Gray Desai for the Daily Mail. Peyton was fishing at FDR Park in South Philadelphia when he spotted the 3.5-foot animal at about 10 AM relaxing on the shore. He captured it with his…
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New Fishing Regulations Aim to Stabilize Delaware River’s Coveted Shad Population
As fishing season is fast approaching, agencies that oversee a body of water in Bucks County are implementing new fishing regulations. Mark Demko wrote about the regulations for LehighValleyLive.com. A new fishing regulation from the Delaware River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative, a collective of fish and wildlife agencies that works on monitoring the…
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Tyler State Park in Bucks County Incorporating Green Energy by the End of the Year
One of the most beloved parks in Bucks County is making moves in order to be more environmentally friendly by the end of the year. John McDevitt wrote about the local park for KYW Newsradio. Solar power is coming to Tyler State Park in Bucks County. Around 270 solar panels have already been assembled on…
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The Bald Eagle is Making a Comeback Near Bucks County
Once near extinction in the area, the country’s national bird is making a comeback in population in an area just outside of Bucks County. Jon Hurdle wrote about the famous bird for the NJ Spotlight News. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle is again becoming a familiar sight to anglers and recreational…
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This Fish, Native to the Delaware River, May Face Extinction. Here’s Why
Known for its diversity of wildlife, a fish that has been seen around Bucks County faces potential extinction due to a longtime practice. Colleen O’Dea wrote about the fish for NJ Spotlight News. The Atlantic sturgeon, a fish native to the Delaware River, has been added to the federal endangered species list in recent years.…
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Once a Pennsylvania Pest, Spotted Lanternflies Now Populating Canada
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that is a threat to many native tree species, according to a staff report from The Sudbury Star. Spotted lanternflies “threatens many of our native tree species, including maples, poplars, pines, and cherries. Grape vines are also susceptible to this pest,” said Ontario Parks,…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission to Improve Bucks County Wetlands for Duck Population
In an effort to help the local environment, two state organizations have come together to improve the wetlands of Bucks County. Gregory Vellner wrote about the improvements for NewsBreak. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited Inc., have come together in an effort to improve 1,600 acres of wetland habitats on 61 state…
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Check Out Where Bucks County Residents Rank Statewide for Life Expectancy
Regarded by many as one of the best parts of Pennsylvania, Bucks County recently ranked very high in a number of markers for a good life. Staff writers for Stacker wrote about the area and its rankings. Bucks County was ranked #11 out of 30 for the areas of the state with the longest average…
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PA Fish & Boat Commission Authorizes Grant to Remove Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek in Newtown
Bucks County will soon see a change to one of its bodies of water as state authorities move to make changes to the environment. Staff writers from Explore Venango wrote about the impact on local waterways. During its quarterly business meeting, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission authorized a Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration Grant for…
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There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060
According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. This is good news for more than 13 million people across four states, including Pennsylvania, who get their drinking water from the Delaware River…
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A Cleanup of the Delaware River Will Be One of Six Major Restoration Projects Set for This Year
As organizations begin to help clean the local environment, a body of water that borders Bucks County is on the list for upcoming cleanups. Staff writers from Clean Technica wrote about this and other local bodies of water. The Delaware River is on the list of the six National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration restoration programs…
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Founded During Pandemic, Philadelphia Apiary Puts Focus on Mental Health, Mindfulness
Founded by Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham during the pandemic, Half Mad Honey, a Navy Yard-based apiary, puts focus on mental health and mindfulness, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. The name they chose for their business is a deliberate nod to Mad Pride, a movement that advocates for the de-stigmatization of mental illness…
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Delaware River One of Many Nearby Bodies of Water Being Cleaned by National Nonprofit
One of Bucks County’s biggest and most well-known rivers may soon see itself cleaned up by a nonprofit working to help the environment. Katherine Rapin wrote about the local river in Yes Magazine. Upstream Alliance, a nonprofit focusing on keeping local waterways clean, has set its sights on the Delaware River in Bucks County as…
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