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GreenGov Council, Penn State Sustainability Hosts 2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week Oct. 2-6

PA Environment Daily

Questions may be submitted in advance to the GreenGov Resource Account: RA-GSGREENGOV@pa.gov. Presenters include-- -- Michael Walsh , Deputy Secretary, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Lindsay A. CC-P, Environmental Group Manager, Energy programs office, PA Dept. Presenters include-- -- A. Althoff Jr.

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DEP Imposed $2.2 Million In Penalties Against Shale Gas Drilling, Pipeline Companies In 2023 For Violations Dating Back To 2018

PA Environment Daily

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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Fresh, May 16, 2023: New Wisconsin Law Aims to Protect Watersheds From Farm Runoff

Circle of Blue

May 16, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. million from the state Department of Natural Resources. In the News FISH STICKS: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved $1.7

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Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities

Circle of Blue

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Permit holders are required to report their annual water use to the state Department of Natural Resources. I’m begging the band to just act.

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DCNR Accepting Nominations For 2023 Pennsylvania Trail Of The Year

PA Environment Daily

On October 10, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn invited Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2023 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2023. The deadline for nominations is November 11.

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DEP Imposed $422,365 In Penalties On 14 Conventional Oil & Gas Well Operators In 2023 For Abandoning Wells, Spills, Venting Gas; 93 Operators Cited For Abandoning 271 Wells

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

On July 28, the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners announced the 2023 Environmental Partnership, Thomas P. John has led numerous efforts that have had direct results in conserving natural resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

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