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The upper portion of the Delaware River is a designated scenic river, because of its natural beauty.

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The Delaware River headwaters rise out of the ground in the Catskill Mountains and wind their way 330 miles between New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware to … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 10/19/22

A sustainable coffee to go

CALLICOON, NY — It’s common knowledge that restaurants generate a lot of waste, which just goes on to pile up in landfills. But not at the Kitchen Table Café. Mark Aubrey … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/19/22

Bethany 4-H members, who cleaned up a road for Earth Day.

Big roadside cleanup by Bethany 4-H

BETHANY, PA — Members of the Bethany 4-H Club recently participated in roadside cleanup to celebrate Earth Day. The club cleaned Grange Road and collected 13 bags of garbage. Learn … more

5/13/22

A truck carries single stream recycling from the Highland transfer station to the Monticello transfer station...

Where it all goes

MONTICELLO, NY — If you drive through the heart of Monticello, down Broadway, past Walgreens, past Spring Street on your right, you’ll come upon Landfill Drive. A turn down that road … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 4/15/24

Wayne Recycling to close for Good Friday

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Wayne County Recycling Center will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, March 29. The facility, located off Route 652 near Beach Lake, will reopen on … more

3/28/24

Town of Fallsburg residents can get rid of their e-waste until October 31, and join the town cleanup through October 15.

Clean up the Town of Fallsburg

FALLSBURG, NY — The Town of Fallsburg is presently holding its annual fall cleanup and e-waste disposal events. The cleanup ends on Sunday, October 15 and e-waste can be disposed of until … more

10/13/23

Junior high and high school students took a tour at SUNY Sullivan, learning about its sustainability practices.

An Earth Day lesson on sustainability

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Local high school and junior high students got to go to college for the day, to learn about sustainability. Hosted by SUNY Sullivan, the Earth Day Celebration welcomed … more

5/4/22

Public meetings on the Neversink Watershed Management Plan

MONTICELLO, NY AND ONLINE — Join us in person or online for our last two Neversink Watershed Management Plan (NWMP) public meetings. We will be reviewing and taking comments on the NWMP … more

4/23/24

Textile reuse and recycling

NEW YORK STATE — Residents and businesses donate, recycle or sell used clothing and other textiles through charitable organizations, reuse centers, community drop-off bins and online or … more

10/19/22

Otterly adorable. This otter lives in Australia, but even the Upper Delaware River has otters.

Otters in the Delaware River and more

Otters: still playing in the Delaware River DELAWARE RIVER — In zoos, otters are among the most visited creatures. They play. They swim on their backs and toss sticks and food in the air. … more

10/19/22

The winter without snow

We all have our reasons for getting alarmed about the climate crisis. With bare ground at Christmas and no snow on the horizon, my neighbors just got theirs. This Northern Maine valley nestles … more

By RIVERA SUN | 12/30/23

Addressing obstacles to opportunity in PA ag

PENNSYLVANIA — In response to growing concerns within the community, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and the House Republican Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss … more

3/12/24

Learn about the land you live on at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Education Center.

Here is where you live

WAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES, PA — Are you a new homeowner in Pike or Wayne County? Are you a homeowner who would like to learn more about the environmental resources available here in NEPA? Come to … more

7/26/22

All in the numbers

Sustainability is a frame of mind. It’s a whole-system view of life on this earth and the intersection of social equity, economic vitality and the environment. It is achieved not … more

By LAURIE STUART | 4/17/24

This solar array and agrivoltaic project is a cooperative initiative between Penn State University and Lighsourcebp. One of the largest in the state, the project is composed of over 150,000 solar panels installed across three sites, encompassing approximately 500 acres of land in Franklin County, outside of Chambersburg, and near Penn State’s Mont Alto campus. It was completed in 2020.

Agrivoltaics: Double harvesting the sun

I mentioned in passing the Penn State University’s large solar arrays in Franklin County use of agrivoltaics in my last solar article for the River Reporter in July, and afterward got a … more

By JACK BARNETT | 10/18/23

Be a friend of the environment

REGION — Small changes in daily habits can have a big impact on our environment. Looking to live more sustainably in 2024, but wondering where to start? The New York State Department of … more

4/17/24

Building healthy houses

We are living in an age in which, despite ever-growing advances in preventive health care, we see increasing incidents of early childhood asthma, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and autism. … more

By STEPHEN STUART | 10/18/23

The Ashokan Center will hold an Earth Fest on Sunday, April 21. The day will feature nature crafts, a birds-of-prey demonstration and much more. Pictured is work by Roberta Ziema.

Ashokan Center to hold first Earth Fest

OLIVEBRIDGE, NY — Birds of prey, education and entertainment will be featured at the Ashokan Center from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21. It’s all part of the center’s Earth … more

4/17/24

Sam Marshall at the 2013 Upper Delaware BioBlitz.

Upper Delaware BioBlitz to be held in June

BOYDS MILLS, PA — Want to experience the diversity of life in a parcel of land? Want to meet scientists and amateur naturalists? Those scientists and naturalists will be participating in … more

4/17/24

Turning waste into energy

HONESDALE, PA — Estemerwalt Log Homes, a 140-year-old family-owned company with a record of environmental sustainability, has saved more than 2.3 million gallons of fuel oil since debuting its … more

10/18/23

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