Pollution
Safe Roads and Healthy Streams: Toms Run
July 12, 2022
Like many roads in Allegheny County, Toms Run Road in Kilbuck Township is wedged between a stream and a slope, which means water from the hillside floods the road causing ruts, cracks and deformities.
Do Fish a Favor: Stop Salting Your Sidewalks
January 15, 2022
While rock salt reduces winter road accidents, it also has serious, negative effects on aquatic ecosystems. At high concentrations, salt can be fatal to some aquatic animals.
How Fish are Making a Comeback in Montour Run
November 12, 2021
Montour Run has long been identified as having impaired water quality. Organizations have been working to improve this watershed for over 20 years. Read the latest on conditions in the watershed.