Schuylkill County Under "Drought Warning" Amid Pennsylvania's Worsening Dry Conditions

As Pennsylvania faces some of its driest months in recent history, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has placed Schuylkill and Berks counties under a Drought Warning.

DEP Schedules Public Meeting for Schuylkill County Landfill Permit Renewal

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is set to host a public meeting to address community questions and concerns surrounding the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. 

Pennsylvania DEP to Hold Public Meeting on Schuylkill County Facility Operations

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a public meeting to address community questions and provide updates on the operations of five facilities in Schuylkill County that have drawn public attention in recent months. 

Schuylkill Conservation District Receives $277,657 Grant for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allocated $19.3 million in 2024 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Grants to various county teams within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. 

DEP Launches Air Monitoring Study in Western Schuylkill County Amid Environmental Concerns

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting an air monitoring initiative near an active mine reclamation project in Western Schuylkill County. 

Drought Watch Lifted for Schuylkill County

DEP has announced that the Drought Watch has been lifted for Schuylkill County.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County and All of Central Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania. 

DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch for Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared a Drought Watch on Thursday for all of Pennsylvania.

Code RED Air Quality Alert Issued for Central Pennsylvania

An air quality alert has been issued for Central Pennsylvania including Schuylkill County.