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Our Friends, the Freshwater Mussels
Freshwater mussels found in the Brandywine River by Andrea Bennett No, we can’t eat them, but they are kind of cute – as far as mussels go. And these little bivalves do something that we could only do...
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Rain is Natural, But Run-Off is Not
by Andrea Bennett Potted plants in a parking area help transform an impermeable surface into one that captures rainwater. While we know that forests, meadows, and other plantings help slow the flow of...
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Recreating Pennsylvania’s Past Along the Lehigh River
Whether you prefer biking or kayaking, there are lots of great places for recreation on mid-Atlantic waterways. by Virginia Thompson On a beautiful mid-July day, my husband and I biked the 25-mile...
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Road Tripping Through Watersheds
Road trips are a great way to take in scenery like this. by Bonnie Turner-Lomax All across the country Americans enjoy taking to the road to popular vacation spots; visiting family or friends; or on...
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And the Best Supporting Role Goes To…
by Bonnie Turner-Lomax Waterways with “celebrity” status rely on the supporting roles of countless unnamed waterways and wetlands. Waterways with “celebrity” status rely on the supporting roles of...
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Make Purple Your Favorite Color!
Purple pipes offer an easy way to distinguish recycled water from the potable water distribution system. by Alysa Suero What comes to mind when you think of purple? Likely you conjure images of grapes,...
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Taking out the Trash
by Tom Damm Trash and litter in our waterways can be harmful to our health, the environment, and the economy. When EPA representatives met with 4th graders in Maryland last year to observe their work...
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Cleaner Air Means Cleaner Water
by Tom Damm Photo credit: Eric Vance, EPA So, what does cleaner air as far away as Indiana have to do with cleaner water in the Chesapeake Bay? Plenty. A sizable portion of the overload in nitrogen in...
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Clean Bay Critical to Watermen Then and Now
Credit: Library of Congress by Bonnie Lomax Each year, the nation celebrates African American History Month, dedicating the month of February as a formal and themed opportunity to recognize and...
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Save the shellfish
by Jennie Saxe Oysters and other shellfish are at risk due to ocean acidification On a recent visit to Washington D.C., I had the opportunity to try eating raw oysters for the first time. Though I...
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