“The coal mining industry in Pennsylvania left behind a legacy of abandoned mines that continue to pollute rivers and streams with acid mine discharge. Penn State professors Jennifer Macalady and Bill Burgos lead an interdisciplinary team researching newly discovered microbes capable of rapid removal of toxic metals in acidic environments. The researchers believe that a…
“My mission in our chapter’s footprint is to restore as many of the streams as possible. The focus of this effort right now is on Lebanon County because it is a tier two county according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and needs special attention. The impact of climate change is generally manifested in more frequent…
The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased to announce that nearly $15,000 has been awarded to educators across Pennsylvania through the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Grant Program. Funding will be used to purchase equipment and supplies to maintain existing Trout in the Classroom tanks and set up new ones, pay for transportation…