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Blue Marsh Lake begins second year of efficacy trial for harmful algal bloom mitigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with E M Fluids Inc. to conduct another efficacy trial of the EMF 1000 (Generations 1-2)...
Environment

Large-scale fish habitat project soon to be completed on Blue Marsh Lake

On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Berks County Conservation District gave a behind the scenes look...
Environment

First Lady Shapiro joins DCNR Secretary Dunn for PA Outdoor Corps visit at French Creek State Park

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn was joined by First Lady Lori Shapiro Monday for a visit with members of...
Environment

Blue Marsh Lake upgraded to Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory status

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is updating the harmful algal bloom status at Blue Marsh Lake from a Watch Status up...
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DEP declares statewide Drought Watch, recommends voluntary water conservation

Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide drought watch. While...
Environment

Video: City meeting discusses future of Bernhart’s Dam and Park

Reading City Council held a public meeting on Wednesday evening about the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s order to remove Bernhart’s Dam and to...
Environment

The Berks County Conservation District encourages residents to ‘Fight the Bite’

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Berks County Conservation District has kicked off the 2023 tick and mosquito surveillance season. While...
Environment

West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Day of Service focuses on the environment

Environmental sustainability is one of Rotary’s areas of focus. The West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club joined other Rotary Clubs to do an environmental project as...
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Environment

City celebrates Arbor Day with tree-planting ceremony at Reading High School

Students, residents and elected officials gathered outside Reading High School Friday morning for a tree-planting ceremony in observance of Arbor Day and the City’s...
Environment

DEP to host open discussion Berks Nature Center on April 11

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host six open discussions with community leaders and residents around the state in April to identify the...
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