DUQ News: Audio Archive

Water, Water Everywhere…

If you missed the 2002 DUQ watershed reports, you can listen to the six reports now by clicking on the report titles listed below.

 

Report #1: Watershed 101

Broadcast date: Monday, February 4, 2002

We all live in a watershed and our actions, along with those of businesses, developers and government officials impact the quality of our water. This report examines what's being done to prevent degradation of watersheds and the role citizens play in preservation. LISTEN

 

Report #2: Impact of Long Wall Mining on Watersheds

Broadcast date: Monday, February 11, 2002

Longwall mining is the most effective method of mining in southwestern Pennsylvania but it causes subsidence as much as four feet causing homes to tilt and streams to dry up. This report looks at the economic benefits of longwall mining, the permitting process that requires companies to pay for damage and if "dewatered" streams can be restored. LISTEN

Report #3: Brownfields and Watersheds

Broadcast date: Monday, February 18, 2002

Southwestern Pennsylvania has become a national symbol for the redevelopment of brownfields--re-using valuable acreage rather than carving into more greenspace. This report looks at how the economic realities of redeveloping brownfields impact watersheds.LISTEN

Report #4: Sewage Problems and Watersheds

Broadcast date: Monday, February 25, 2002

Primitive or failing sewer systems, including wildcat sewers and crumbling septic tanks, are harming water quality in southwestern Pennsylvania and driving away people and businesses. This report details how local governments are now working together to modernize the way they dispose of waste water and preventing further degradation to the watersheds.LISTEN

Report #5: Abandoned Mine Drainage & Watersheds

Broadcast date: Monday, March 4, 2002

Closed mines from three or more decades ago pose a major threat to the region's watersheds as potentially dangerous acids and metals seep into the groundwater and eventually into creeks and streams. This report explores some successful initiatives at capturing the tainted water, naturally filtering it, and returning the cleaned water back to streams.LISTEN

Report #6: Smart Land Use and Watersheds

Broadcast date: Monday, March 11, 2002

Economic vitality and a healthy environment can and do co-exist. In fact, many officials say that a health ecosystem adds to the attractiveness of a region for potential economic growth. This report explores how efforts to encourage smart land use are beginning to take hold in southwestern Pennsylvania which is benefiting our watersheds.LISTEN

 

Listeners are encouraged to respond and react to DUQ's watershed reports by sending an email to region@wduq.org

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