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July 26, 2010

"Federal study to tackle fracking impact"

By Amanda Cregan, Intelligencer, July 25, 2010: "Those who say gas drilling will poison the region's drinking water and threaten public health might finally get their wish for a $1 million federal study of its potential impact on the Delaware River Watershed. . . ."

July 21, 2010

"Summer forecast: Wilting profits"

By Colleen Boyle, Intelligencer, July 21, 2010: "Hot days and less rain have stunted some crops and may inflate prices of local produce as the summer continues. . . ."

July 16, 2010

Buckingham: "Drought warnings for township neighborhoods"

By Christina Kristofic, Intelligencer, July 16, 2010: "Buckingham has issued a drought warning with voluntary restrictions for residents in the Furlong and Cold Spring water systems. . . ."

"Hundreds say ban gas drilling"

By Amanda Cregan, Intelligencer, July 15, 2010: "Passions ran high at a meeting of the Delaware River Basin Commission, which is in the process of writing regulations governing drilling in the river basin. . . . ."

July 12, 2010

Springfield: "PPL power line fight continues"

By Amanda Cregan, Intelligencer, July 12, 2010: "Officials and residents are anxiously awaiting a court ruling on PPL's plan to string power lines and plant a substation in a rural section of the township. . . ."

July 8, 2010

Bucks County Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

Let your voice be heard! Only 9 questions: Bucks County Comprehensive Plan Community Survey http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AVGDYSWFW

"Mother Nature getting even"

By Christopher Ruvo, Intelligencer, July 8, 2010: "The winter brought record-breaking snowfall, now we're getting hot, dry weather to balance a wet spring. . . ."

"Water supplies are safe--for now"

By George Mattar, Intelligencer, July 7, 2010: "Rainfall has been below normal the last two months, but heavy winter snows have staved off drought, according to officials. . . ."

July 2, 2010

"Fish kill prompts testing of ponds"

By Christopher Ruvo, Intelligencer, July 1, 2010:
. . . As firefighters continued battling flames the day after a major blaze destroyed an industrial building in Plumstead, environmental officials tested for chemicals in two ponds at the facility where fish were killed.