From the shore of the Monongahela River at the Donora River Terminal, site manager John Ross points to several barges, resting on the edge of the riverbank.
“They’re on about a 30-degree angle,” he said, “leaning out towards the river.”
The leaning barges represent a challenge facing some businesses along the Monongahela River: After the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began removing Elizabeth Locks and Dam in July 2024, water levels along an approximately 21-mile stretch dropped more than some businesses expected…