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Herald, October 29, 2009  "Plumstead encourages voters to support referendum: $4.5 million bond issue would be used for multi-use park" by Rebecca Fink

Intelligencer, October 9, 2009  "Fish kill cleanup could begin today" by Christoper Ruvo
 
Intelligencer, October 8, 2009  "Dam work brings fish kill: Sediment released from a 10-acre reservoir killed potentially thousands of fish in a Buckingham creek" by Christopher Ruvo and Christina Kristofic
 
Herald, May 27, 2009  "County honors Stanfield as top volunteer" by Betty Orlemann

Intelligencer, April 20, 2009 "Environmental agency looking ahead to 2010" by Theresa Hegel: "PennEnvironment released a report detailing uses for funds to protect the environment and clean energy."

Intelligencer, April 8, 2009 "Police called to calm meeting" by Freda R. Savana. A video of the meeting is posted at http://www.PlumsteadWatch.org.

Intelligencer, April 6, 2009 "Water monitoring will continue: Contamination in Cross Keys has affected numerous homes and businesses" by Freda R. Savana

Intelligencer, April 2, 2009 "A sobering look at gas drilling" by Amanda CreganIntelligencer, March 17, 2009 "New tax sought for natural gas drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, March 12, 2009 "Supervisors appeal board's ruling on gas drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Herald, March 11, 2009  "Stanfield warns of possible harm to Tohickon Creek" by Betty Orlemann

Herald, March 11, 2009  "Solebury adopts aggressive water resources program" by Nancy Albence

Intelligencer, March 10, 2009 "Economy bolstering open space programs" by Freda R. Savana

Intelligencer, March 9, 2009 "A flood of info about drinking water" by Freda R. SavanaIntelligencer, March 5, 2009 "Study: Quarry affecting creek" by Bill DevlinIntelligencer, March 4, 2009 "Township asked to fight PPL power plan" by Amanda CreganIntelligencer, March 3, 2009 "Gas company once again seeks drilling permit" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, March 2, 2009 "State water proposal draws few responses" by Christina Kristofic

Intelligencer, February 26, 2009 "Experts discuss state environmental issues" by George Mattar

Intelligencer, February 26, 2009 "Township faces long fight over power line" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, February 23, 2009 "Court: Zoning key to gas drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Associated Press/Forbes, February 23, 2009 "Pa. may reveal drillers' secrets in gas shale rush" by Marc Levy

Intelligencer, February 20, 2009 "Quarry wins vote to expand" by Amanda CreganIntelligencer, February 20, 2009 "Supervisor votes against paying for zoning attorney" by Amanda CreganIntelligencer, February 16, 2009 "Sewer capacity key to growth" by Hilary Bentman

Intelligencer, February 13, 2009 "PUC rules in favor of power line" by Amanda Cregan

Associated Press/Forbes, February 12, 2009 "NE Pa. gas drilling spurs major pipeline expansion"

Intelligencer, February 11, 2009 "Back to court for drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, February 10, 2009 "Objections aside, board OKs drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Associated Press/Forbes, February 6, 2009 "100 gallons of diesel spilled at Pa. gas well site"

Intelligencer, February 5, 2009 "Drilling decision put on hold" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, January 20, 2009 "Water becoming hot commodity for communities" by Hilary Bentman

Intelligencer, January 20, 2009 "Sierra Club dissolved" by Hilary Bentman

Intelligencer, January 18, 2009 "Last of wells planned for former Chem-Fab site" by Christina Kristofic

 

Intelligencer/Courier Times, January 4, 2009  "Report: Water crisis looming for Upper Bucks" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, December 9, 2008 "No damage from fuel spill" by Hilary Bentman

 

Courier Times, December 7, 2008 "Official: Oil from spill didn't go into river" by Hilary Bentman

 

Intelligencer/Courier Times, December 6, 2008 "Truck dumps heating oil in Plumstead" by Christopher Ruvo

 

Intelligencer, November 13, 2008  "Attorneys get angry at gas drilling hearing" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, November 2, 2008  "County pins hopes on aeration plan" by Jenna Portnoy

 

Intelligencer, October 20, 2008  "Well-grounded fears" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, October 15, 2008  "Drilling company appeals Bucks judgment" by Theresa Hegel

 

Intelligencer, October 8, 2008  "DEP disputes claims that wells are not protected" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, September 30, 2008  "Judge backs local control in gas drilling" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, September 24, 2008 "Tests ordered on Delaware River Basin" by Hilary Bentman

 

Christian Science Monitor, September 18, 2008 "Controversial path to possible glut of natural gas: Water and chemicals injected at high pressure can extract more gas – and possibly pollute drinking water" by Mark Clayton

Intelligencer, July 26, 2008 "Call made for more water tests" by Jenna Portnoy

Intelligencer, July 20, 2008 "Officials concerned about gas drilling" by Amanda Cregan

Intelligencer, July 17, 2008 "Delaware River gets special" by Amanda Cregan

 

Intelligencer, June 19, 2008 "Backup well, storage tank urged" by Freda Savana

Intelligencer, June 14, 2008 "Discussion about water is on tap" by Freda Savana

Intelligencer, May 25, 2008 "Bucks: Are we getting soaked?" by Jenna Portnoy

Intelligencer, April 30, 2008 "Bucks water, sewer bills going up" by Jenna Portnoy

Intelligencer, April 8, 2008 "Modification could allow on-lot sewage disposal" by Freda R. Savana

Bucks County Herald, March 13, 2008 "Pharmaceuticals invade wastewater, causing concern" by Betty Orlemann

Philadelphia Daily News, March 11, 2008 "Trace amount of drugs in water alarms Philadelphia residents" by Dan Geringer

Inquirer, March 10, 2008 "AP probe finds drugs in drinking water" by Jeff Donn, Martha Mendoza, and Justin Pritchard

 

Inquirer, March 10, 2008 "Drugs found in watersheds of 28 areas" by the Associated Press

 

Intelligencer, February 15, 2008 "Lawyer, supervisor team up" by Riley Yates 

 

February 14, 2008  Robert Sugarman, Henry Rowan join PennFuture, launch PennFuture Center for Grassroots' Support

 

Intelligencer, February 10, 2008 "Late fees to be waived for sewer bills" by Riley Yates 

 

Intelligencer, February 6, 2008 "Township ponders grant for water data" by Nicole Foulke

  

Intelligencer, January 25, 2008  "Judge OKs lawsuit settlement: The deal expands the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority's footprint in Plumstead" by Riley Yates

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Intelligencer, November 9, 2007  "[Solebury] Water 'good to excellent'" by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, November 7, 2007  "Bucks voters support $87 million for open space" by Marion Callahan

 

Bucks County Herald, November 1, 2007  "Solebury supervisors to address water study"   by Diane Marczely Gimpel

 

Bucks County Herald, November 1, 2007  "Bedminster backs open space plan" [and PACC "formed to assess the quality of groundwater in Central Bucks County"]  by Linn H. Jeffries

 

Intelligencer, October 28, 2007  "Accessing open space" by Marion Callahan

 

Intelligencer, October 22, 2007  "Water issues dominate supervisors race" by Riley Yates 

 

Intelligencer, September 21, 2007  "Water level drops at school well" by Christopher Ruvo

 

Intelligencer, September 9, 2007  "Reaching for more open space" by Marion Callahan

 

Intelligencer, September 9, 2007  "Does preservation program contain loophole?" by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, September 9, 2007  "Protecting farming, not just the land" by Lou Sessinger

 

Intelligencer, August 31, 2007  "Supervisors approve $36,000 water study" by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, August 11, 2007  "A pond of puddle proportions: A Furlong man says wells being dug for developments have nearly drained his pond, killing the fish," by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, August 3, 2007  "Sewer settlement bad for Plumstead's future"  by Housley Carr, Plumstead Township Supervisor  Full text>>

 

Intelligencer, July 19, 2007  "Supervisors approve sewer accord that settles lawsuit" by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, July 18, 2007  "Bitter debate over sewer deal continues" by Jean Cervi

 

Intelligencer, June 20, 2007  "Pouring water over growth: Municipalities may need to protect the water supply before it conflicts with developers"  by Hilary Bentman 

 

Intelligencer, June 7, 2007  "Water study won't delay suit accord" by Riley Yates


Intelligencer, June 7, 2007  "Authorities come to terms" by Freda R. Savana

 

Intelligencer, May 27, 2007  "Reasons for water study differ"  by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, April 27, The Soapbox or open as PDF

"Questions to ask about the settlement"

by Betsy Helsel and Housley Carr, Guest Columnists

 

Intelligencer, April 22, 2007 or open as PDF

"Water, growth at center of sewer fight: Some township officials fear public sewer systems would result in a loss of groundwater."  by Riley Yates

 

Intelligencer, April 18, 2007  "Town may expand public water, sewer"  by Riley Yates
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