Lackawanna River

Eric Miller, 56, of Scranton, died after first responders pulled him from the Lackawanna River around noon Thursday, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said.

The Lackawanna River Basin Authority says mandates are not in place yet but they're preparing to have to monitor the amount of 'forever chemicals' in the wastewater that they treat.

It’s a good weekend to get out and celebrate the arts or honor those who serve our country. Other events this weekend include the Harvey's Lake Run, LCRA Riverfest Sojourn and more.

Lackawanna County is developing a boomerang-shaped park along the Lackawanna River in downtown Scranton. Construction is set for spring 2026.

Pennsylvania is investing in outdoor recreation, including trails. In Northeast Pennsylvania many organizations are working separately and together to provide opportunities for local communities and the people who live in them.

Paddle down the Lackawanna River, test your knowledge at trivia night and learn about coal mining history in NEPA.

Environmental News covers a lot of ground. Community News covers it all. January began with the shooting of a Scranton Police officer who made a miraculous recovery. In between, more trail projects began or continued. Community members pressed on to come up with innovative ideas and events, while solutions were sought for environmental issues.

Pennsylvania American Water has completed dredging Roaring Brook Creek for sediment that was accidentally released into the water by the utility in early February.

Pennsylvania American Water will not pay a state penalty for polluting Roaring Brook and the Lackawanna River. Instead, the utility company will put money back in the community.

Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) acknowledged what the company is calling an “unanticipated discharge” of sediment into Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County. That’s in a response letter to a notice of violation of the state’s Clean Streams Act.