PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP’s latest Chesapeake Bay newsletter highlights conservation district highlights from 2023, updates on grants awarded and coming up, county clean water plan accomplishments and much more. Conservation Districts Highlights 2023 Activities The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On November 7, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced they have been awarded a $179,800 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to support the 2024 Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Mini Grant Program. Posted: November 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

On October 17, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced Pennsylvanians are being asked to nominate their favorite trail for the 2024 Trail of the Year. For consideration, a nomination form and supporting documentation must be submitted online by November 10, 2023. “We

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. Guise, the Agriculture Education Teacher, made the connection with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and began implementing the Eels in the Classroom program in her Wildlife Management and Natural Resource Management courses.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 14, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will host nearly 60 guided hikes in 43 state parks and two forest districts on New Year’s Day, as part of the nationwide “First Day Hike” efforts. Posted: December 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Potter County; -- Seneca Resources Co. .:

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The second deadline for USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in Pennsylvania is March 1, 2024. It is the largest conservation program in the United States that helps land managers enhance natural resources and improve their business operations.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 28-May 4, 2024 has been declared “Conservation District Week.” These volunteer directors and staff address resource concerns in their community. This work ensures critical conservation practices are put in place enhancing and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Presentation proposals and student posters are now being accepted for the 2024 Keystone Coldwater Conference to be held on February 23-24 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College, PA. Posters will be judged by a panel of conservation professionals during the student poster session on Friday evening, February 23, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2024. The application period will open January 1st, and the deadline for students to apply is March 31, 2024. Informational packets will be mailed beginning in January to nominated students with an invitation to apply to the 2024 program.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 28, 2024

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Champions of managed grazing are celebrating USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) call for applications for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 26, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2023

The Pennsylvania Sea Grant College Program is pleased to announce its 2024-26 Research Request for Proposals (RFP). Pre-proposal submissions are due by February 22, 2023, by 5:00 p.m., These strategic focus areas are described in the program’s 2024-2027 strategic plan, which is available online.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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HumanNature

MARCH 15, 2024

Guest Post by Emilia Ravetta , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University The 2023 was the warmest year on record of history (World Meteorological Organization 2023). 2023 “Raw Materials and Society in Latin America”.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

On August 31, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the launch of Round 4 of the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s Mini-Grant Program for 2023-2024. Posted: August 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest Applications are due September 29.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

This critical legislation was originally expected to be signed into law by the fall of 2023, but a chaotic schedule—and an often dysfunctional Congress—got in the way. After months of delay, it appears possible (though far from guaranteed!) that the food and farm bill might finally begin moving forward in Congress.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

On August 6, the Wildlife Leadership Academy and the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association announced the creation of the Youth Fly Fishing Educational Training Program for 2024 called Stepping Stones. Posted: August 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest Sara Mueller, Ph.D.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Brandywine Conservancy is pleased to announce the launch of the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s Mini Grant Program for 2023-2024. The grant funding round will open on March 20, with applications due by May 30, 2023. Posted: February 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and natural resource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. However, the 2023 legislative session ended before either bill could be fully considered by the State Senate.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While 2023 was by no means the blockbuster year 2022 was, in many respects it came out better for climate progress than some expected. Although the Governor proposed slashing $6 billion from the climate package, in the end, the cuts totaled less than half that.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

In 2023, ACCD analyzed 953 soil samples for lead using an X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) machine. Through soil screening and site visits, we provide essential knowledge and practical support for projects, cultivating healthier communities from the ground up,” said Hayly Hoch, Natural Resources Outreach Educator.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a social media announcement , the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will hold a November 6 public meeting on the planning process for the new Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

On March 20, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced funds have been made available to help private residents and businesses that received damage during the September 2023 storm. Approximately $879,000 has been awarded to residents in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Wallace, at twallace@pa.gov or (717) 783-6395.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

Join guest speaker Mike Redding from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of State Parks for an overview of the Bureau’s land management program and opportunities for land trusts and other conservation organizations to engage. The 2024 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 3-5 in Bethlehem.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Of Conservation and Natural Resources -- Registration Open!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 12, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its third Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing ‘Best Color’ will cover most of the northern half of Pennsylvania the week of October 12 to 18. Recently colder temperatures have stimulated steady change in foliage throughout the Commonwealth.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold an online Recreation and Conservation Grants Workshop from 9:00 a.m. The next grant round opens January 16, 2024 and closes April 3, 2024. The next grant round opens January 16, 2024 and closes April 3, 2024. to Noon on November 16.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2024

" The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Schiffman, Esq.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In addition to updating the status of breeding birds across the state, this 3rd atlas will add a new survey of wintering birds starting in December 2024. The Bird Atlas Page has so many resources, and we also have videos that show step-by-step how to use the app.” Posted: February 21, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

Grants -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin formally announcing the next application period for Community Conservation Partnership Grants is now open thru April 3. The meeting will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Read more here. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

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