Environment

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Study Examines Safety of Presque Isle Beaches

by Nick Warren7/23/2020, 6:25 PM

Though still potentially unsafe, according to a recent report, Pennsylvania's beaches faired better than nearly every other state

Unearth Premiere Dates Set

by Matt Swanseger7/21/2020, 12:00 PM

Locally produced and filmed 'eco-horror' feature digs into fracking

What's In Our Water?

by Matt Swanseger7/9/2020, 11:30 AM

DEP report pours the details

On the Waterfront: How Does the Osprey Know? Earth Connections?

by Dr. David Frew5/27/2020, 1:24 PM

Dr. David Frew talks hatcheries, hawks, and Chaos Theory

On the Waterfront: Searching for Loons

by Dr. David Frew5/13/2020, 12:49 PM

One of Lake Erie's Most Beautiful Birds

Businesses Turn Water Back on for Yellow Phase

by Matt Swanseger5/11/2020, 5:18 PM

Before declaring all systems go, facilities need to take precautions

Taking Climate Action

by Matt Swanseger4/27/2020, 10:00 AM

Erie among 20 participating municipalities in Pa. DEP program

Weeklong Event Schedule Celebrates Earth Day

by Chloe Forbes4/22/2020, 10:36 AM

Erie's Green New Deal Coalition and The Climate Reality Project help to host a plethora of online events

'We Don't Have a Planet B'

by Matt Swanseger4/22/2020, 8:10 AM

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb champions science as ultimate Earth insurance

Primal Instincts and Parks

by Hannah McDonald4/14/2020, 1:02 PM

Erieites look for solace in local green spaces

Just Toyin' Witcha: March 11, 2020

by B. Toy3/11/2020, 9:30 AM

ECGRA Grants Revitalize Area Parks

by Chloe Forbes2/17/2020, 4:15 PM

Don't Flake on Presque Isle Snow Day

by Matt Swanseger1/15/2020, 1:30 PM

Transform winter weariness into winter curiousness with these Snow Day activities

2019 Best of Erie Winners

by Erie Reader Staff1/1/2020, 12:00 PM

Your favorite local people, places, and things

Erie Coke Shuts Down

by Nick Warren12/19/2019, 11:52 AM

In an unexpected move, the Erie Coke Corporation turns away employees

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