The biggest source of salty freshwater in D.C. and other major northern inland cities is an overapplication of road salt to thaw winter ice, which runs off into rivers or the ground.

A cheer might have gone up in Delaware County and the rest of southeastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday as the last of the clouds pushed off to the east, and many residents bid goodbye and good riddance ...

Basically, the land near the river can be in a drought alert, but that doesn’t mean the river itself is. The river’s drought status is largely dependent on the amount of water in New York City’s three ...

The study was published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

Safety is a top priority on the Delaware River as officials urge boaters and kayakers to wear life jackets and stay cautious.

But landscapes can be restored in ways that reduce both flood risk and the effects of drought. At Smithills Estate near ...

Too little rain, too little water in the landscape—so simple, so serious. Even if the drought is obvious because freshwaters ...

DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — It's a big honor for the Poconos, the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania River of the Year. To celebrate, different organizations from across the county and ...

Concerned that a ban on fracking near the Delaware River is at risk under a Republican Congress and the Trump administration, environmental advocates called Wednesday for proactive action to ...

Posted: June 18, 2025 | Last updated: June 18, 2025 Newswatch 16's Emily Kress takes us to the river banks in Monroe County for a special celebration.