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Ohio River rises above flood stage in February
They warned of flooding, and they delivered. Flood stage is 52 feet. At this level, sections of Kellogg Avenue from near Coney Island to near Eight mile Road are flooded, as well as parts of Humbert Avenue in the East End, Public Landing and Riverside Park off River Road. The National Weather Service would like to remind residents to watch out for road closures and backwater flooding along the river. A release from Cincinnati Police reminds drivers that going around any barricade and driving over flooded roadways is a criminal offense. To view videos and read more about the flooding, click here!
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Belle Vernon Mayor claims fracking waste is flowing into the Monongahela River
A dispute is growing over fracking waste finding its way into the Monongahela River. The state DEP says there is no proof, but the mayor of Belle Vernon say it’s just not true. Every day, water with a grayish-white color flows from a creek into the Monongahela River near the 1-70 bridge in Belle Vernon. Mayor Gerald Jackson says it’s leachate or fracking waste from a the nearby Westmoreland landfill that’s in violation of a court order. The mayor estimates a minimum of 50,000 gallons a day flows into creeks from the front and back side of the landfill before merging into a creek which empties into the river. Click here to view the full article!
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Investigation continues into body that was found in the Ohio River in Posey County
The investigation into the body found in the Ohio River continues in Posey County. Since the body has not been identified at this point, the county is starting to think about what is next. It’s something that has been on the mind of the people living here. “Some loved one is out there, and they haven’t come forward saying, 'Hey, that’s my mom or that was my sister,” said Bonnie Young, an At The Cross Mission volunteer. To read more about the investigation, click here.
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Trump's proposed budget includes spending boost for locks and dams in Pittsburgh area
President Trump’s proposed budget for next fiscal year includes $103.1 million for the civil works program in the Army Corps of Engineers’ Pittsburgh District and would boost funding for local locks and dams. The proposed budget is part of $6 billion in discretionary funding for the Army Corps worldwide civil works program. Locally, the proposed budget would help maintain the reliability of the region’s inland waterways navigation system, enhance the environment and reduce the risk of flooding in the Upper Ohio River Valley. To read more about the proposed budget, click here!
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NRG
http://www.nrg.com/company/community/
NRG makes grants to support education, human welfare, and environment. The company’s webpage refers to the last category this way: “Environment grants fund initiatives that preserve natural resources or help to meet the environmental needs of communities where we operate.” Organizations engaged in water quality monitoring and watershed protection fit. The site goes on to say that preference in funding is given “to organizations and initiatives that have a meaningful and direct impact on the community, as well as nonprofit organizations and initiatives that are supported in partnership with the community. We encourage investing in initiatives that strengthen community involvement and inclusiveness.”
To submit a grant request, registration/login is required, at https://nrg.versaic.com/login.
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For more information on available grants, visit our 3RQ website here, or click the button below!
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