Peregrine falcons are a common sight in downtown Harrisburg, but now there is one more falcon calling the area home.

When released to the environment, heating oil can pollute drinking water supplies, contaminate soils and expose a tank owner to liability.

The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is the world’s largest volunteer effort to improve the health of the world’s oceans and waterways.

DEP’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation wins national award for removal of 70 acres of hazardous coal refuse piles in Ehrenfeld

Summer is the season for stream work. With 86,000 miles of streams and rivers in PA, maintenance of these waterways can be a daunting task.

DEP has converted over 63,000 paper mining maps to digital format in order to make mining safer, and government more efficient.

Water levels in the North American Great Lakes have been at or above monthly record highs for much of 2019 and 2020.

​Harmful algal blooms (HABS) pop up every year in Pennsylvania as water temperatures rise.

If you value what your local stream, river, or lake adds to your life, learn what you can do to keep it alive!

As warmer weather returns, so do black flies - a pest that can inundate folks seeking outdoor recreation.