Avian Flu Has Killed Thousands of Birds in the U.S. Pennsylvania Is at the Epicenter. - Inside Climate News Bald eagles and other raptors are among more than 100 bird species that have died from avian flu in the past four years—and the virus is still spreading.

Avian flu is still making its way through bird populations with reported 480 cases in Pennsylvania. Over 16 million birds have been estimated to have been killed by the disease in the past 4 years.

insideclimatenews.org/news/2603202...

#birdflu #avianflu #eagles #birds #waterfowl #migratorybirds

As Storms Pummel Hawaii, the Western U.S. Continues to Bake Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave - Inside Climate News Unusually high March temperatures are shattering records out West—and the heat wave isn’t over yet.

It's only March but high temperatures and drought conditions and weak snowpack across the West and much of the United States foretells a harsh summer with more and intense wildfires.

insideclimatenews.org/news/2403202...

#ClimateChange #Heatwave #Drought #Snowpack #West #Midwest #wildfire #heat

Upper Bern Township ICE detention center sparks water, traffic and tax concerns Residents and officials say rural infrastructure may be unable to support a proposed 1,500-bed ICE detention facility.

Locals raise concerns about ICE facility in Upper Bern and its fiscal impact, costing the county $800k per year.
www.readingeagle.com/2026/03/23/u...

#ICE #Detention #Bern #UpperBern #Berks #Tax #Immigration

Weigh in and submit comments to Pennsylvania DEP and Governor Shapiro today. The public needs better opportunity to review and voice their opinions on this 'deal'.
bit.ly/BishopTubeCD

#BishopTube #Contamination #Chester

Deal reached to clean up contaminated Chester County site The site’s former operators will pay $11.4 million to pay for the cleanup. Plans to build townhomes on the site remain in limbo.

“What we can see from the face of the proposal is that there are serious red flags here where the driver is economics, and politics — it is not the environment, it is not communities, it is not health and safety..." - @MayakvanRossum.bsky.social

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Here's a rundown of what's going on with the contaminated former manufacturing facility, aka the Bishop Tube site, in Pennsylvania. In short, the public deserves time and opportunity to review and have our voices heard. Please act now:
bit.ly/BishopTubeCD

2026 Watershed Congress The 29th annual Watershed Congress will be in-person on Saturday, March 28 at Alvernia University! Get your tickets now!

Last chance to register. Get your tickets today for the 2026 Watershed Congress.
This Saturday, March 28th! Alvernia University, Reading, PA!
We're looking forward to a great time!

givebutter.com/2026WC

See info here:
delawareriverkeeper.org/watershed-co...

Urgent action needed! Vote may happen today!
Call PA representatives and tell them to vote NO on HB2151.
This bill would pave the way for data centers. We can't have that happen!
bit.ly/FINDMYPAREP

Good news folks!
Your emails worked. NOAA and ACE have been in discussion and won't be doing any dredging of the River near Marcus Hook in the Spring/Summer months.

13 DOE emergency orders have cost Americans $235M, Sierra Club says The Energy Department's 90-day orders to keep six retiring fossil-fueled power plants online are adding millions to customer utility bills, according to the Sierra Club.

Last year, Trump's DOE wrongly used an energy emergency order to keep old, polluting fossil fuel power plants operating, including an oil and gas plant in Eddystone, PA that was expected to close that same week— and it has cost rate payers millions.

www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-202...

Hmmm...

#Oil #NaturalGas #FossilFuels #War #Iran #Iraq #Ukraine #Embargo #sanctions #trade #market #gas #gasoline #prices #affordability #hormuz

Among the concerns of this project are not just the purpose of the building but adverse effects on the local environment, traffic impacts, and stormwater and water usage issues. We were glad to be in attendance at this important meeting.
#DelawareRiverkeeperNetwork

Pennsylvania Green Amendment Webinars – Delaware Riverkeeper Network Give   Take Action

How does Pennsylvania's Green Amendment work?

Join us and @greenamendments.bsky.social for an in-depth webinar all about the PA Green Amendment, including its history, language, and applications at the state and local government levels.

delawareriverkeeper.org/events/penns...

2026 Watershed Congress – Delaware Riverkeeper Network Give   Take Action

Coming soon! Have you bought your tickets yet?
Join us March 28th for the 2026 Watershed Congress. Explore the watershed restoration field with experts. Collaborate and share new ideas and tools. Many sessions available!
Sign up here:
bit.ly/2026CONGRESS

Whitewater Rapids Return to Bucks County Creek The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek on March 21 and 22, creating whitewater conditions for experienced…

Reminder that this weekend, PADCNR will release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek:

925xtu.com/2026/03/13/w...

Information is Power: Community Advocacy Workshop Learn how to request development records so you can help hold government officials accountable.

Last reminder! This coming Wednesday evening, join us at Rutgers in Camden to learn about how to request development records from government entities about projects happening in your area. Knowledge is power!
Very helpful to all NJ residents!
Sign up here:
givebutter.com/RightToKnow2026

A data center opened next door. Then came the high-pitched whine. Getting data centers to generate their own electricity may ease one obstacle to public acceptance of data centers. But it creates new hurdles.

Whining Data Centers:

www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

The Quiet Way Trump Has Made Life Easier for Polluters It’s not just about environmental rollbacks: Trump and Lee Zeldin have presided over a striking decline in the EPA enforcing existing laws.

Trump's EPA is inspecting less, enforcing less than ever before. This means polluters are saving big bucks while the public is left to deal with the fallout.

newrepublic.com/article/2068...

#EPA #Pollution

We'll be hearing from these 3 about their ideas to transform a community hat has been dealing with flooding for decades, and how they plan on meeting the needs of the stakeholders involved.
Get tickets to see this Keynote at our 2026 Watershed Congress!

bit.ly/2026CONGRESS

Health of Nature Report is released, anyway despite being canceled by Trump

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/c...

#Nature #Climate #Environment

20260309 - PR Gibbstown LNG Filing.pdf

PRESS RELEASE:
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Files Motion for Summary Judgement
in opposition to the Gibbstown LNG Export Approval

drive.google.com/file/d/1AYmf...

Former staff show how Trump acted to upend EPA's mission and "make America sicker" Their new report details relaxed restrictions on dangerous chemicals in food, consumer products, water and air.

So much damage is being done:

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Attend Pennsylvania Green Amendment Webinar – Delaware Riverkeeper Network Give   Take Action

Attend a webinar to get an in-depth perspective on what PA's Green Amendment entails and the responsibilities of state law makers and state government officials to uphold it. Please join us!
Wednesday, April 8th
Two time slots are available: 12pm, and 6pm.
delawareriverkeeper.org/attend-penns...

Stop Dredging Atlantic Sturgeon Spawning Habitat in the Delaware River – Delaware Riverkeeper Network Give   Take Action

Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware River are in danger of losing their spawning habitat if dredging in the Delaware river is permitted. Please send a message to the Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA to prevent dredging activity in their critical habitat:

delawareriverkeeper.org/stop-dredgin...

Information is Power: Community Advocacy Workshop Learn how to request development records so you can help hold government officials accountable.

In an in-person community advocacy workshop, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and The Center for Environmental Transformation will discuss how you can obtain relevant information about a project from the government using state laws.
Join us on March 18th:
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20260305 - Joint PR - PADEP Denies 115 Keiper Warehouse NPDES.pdf

PRESS RELEASE:
An Environmental Win for Monroe County: Tunkhannock Creek Protected From Mega-Warehouse Pollution Runoff
Read it here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1-aWR...

Rally at the NJ State House to Make Polluters Pay! A majority of New Jersey legislators support the Polluters Pay Act and now it's time for legislative leaders to pass this crucial legislation! The Climate Superfund Act has a new name, and some new…

A new year and a new opportunity to hold polluters accountable. New Jersey's S2338/A3735 bill aims to make polluters pay for climate costs and give taxpayers a break.
Join the Empower New Jersey coalition on March 16 for a rally in Trenton to get this bill passed!
actionnetwork.org/events/rally...

Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species.

It's an alarming trend that the abundance of birds is declining precipitously. Even broad generalist 'common' birds like starlings or house sparrows are dwindling—which raises the questions how more vulnerable species are faring.

apnews.com/article/bird...

#birds #migratorybirds #endangeredspecies

Grassroots Resistance to Data Centers Rises in Pennsylvania - Inside Climate News As community protests grow, both Democratic and Republican officials are proposing more industry regulation.

Data Centers face widespread criticism in Pennsylvania as people turn out in droves to town halls and hearings to oppose proposed development in their townships.

insideclimatenews.org/news/0303202...

About 8,700 acres of public land in Ohio to be considered for fracking approval A total of 8,749 acres at the Salt Fork State Park and Egypt Valley Wildlife Area are being considered for fracking approval in late March or early April.

"More than 8,236 acres of Egypt Valley Wildlife Area’s 18,000 acres in Belmont County and an additional 513 acres of Salt Fork State Park may be approved for fracking at the next meeting of the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission."

www.wosu.org/politics-gov...

#fracking #gasdrilling #naturalgas