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Loads of trash removed from Schuylkill
April 28, 2018

Any piece of trash you can think of was likely among the items volunteers pulled from the Schuylkill River near Douglassville on Friday as they cleaned up an unsightly collection of ...

Wolf Administration to Celebrate, Tour Crazy Aaron’s Putty World for Remediation, Revitalization of Norristown Brownfield
April 26, 2018

On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 9:15 AM, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell will visit Crazy Aaron’s Putty World in Norristown to celebrate the remediation, redevelopment, and revitalization of an area brownfield. 

Phoenixville uses student art to fight littering, protect waterways
April 25, 2018

Phoenixville is looking to remind its residents about the importance of caring for the environment with some local art by students.

 

 

The borough and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary have teamed up to use locally submitted art to send a message about litter in storm drains.

Phoenixville uses student art to fight littering, protect waterways
April 24, 2018

Phoenixville is looking to remind its residents about the importance of caring for the environment with some local art by students.

 

 

The borough and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary have teamed up to use locally submitted art to send a message about litter in storm drains.

SRT Spree kicks off Earth Day in Mont Clare
April 21, 2018

Runners got a head start on their Earth Day weekend with the annual Schuylkill River Relay Saturday.

Extension of the Schuylkill trail dedicated
April 20, 2018

A dedication ceremony held for the South to Christian streets extension of the Schuylkill River Trail that opened this past January was held Friday morning. Due to high winds and chilly weather, the speeches were held indoors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Roberts Center Plaza. In particular the additional 1,400 feet added length to the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk was highlighted.

New Segment Of The Schuylkill River Trail Is Open To The Public
April 20, 2018

The latest segment to open along the Schuylkill River Trail has some dynamic views in every direction, not to mention it's a terrific place to walk, run, ride, or just hang out. 

Schuylkill River logjam in Berks getting cleared (VIDEO)
April 20, 2018

Lowered from a 50-foot crane stationed on an old railroad bridge, workers landed Thursday morning on an island of fallen trees and other debris trapped in the Schuylkill River near Douglassville.

Royersford Company Clearing River Logjam
April 20, 2018

 A log jam beneath a bridge that serves a bicycle and pedestrian trail along the Schuylkill River (above), just west of Berks County’s historic Morlatton Village, is creating a hazard for recreational users and will be professionally cleared between today (Friday, April 20, 2018) and early May, according to the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area.

Crews clear logjam from Schuylkill River near Douglassville
April 19, 2018

Crews are starting some major spring cleaning along the Schuylkill River Trail in Berks County.

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