PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

On June 3, the National Association of Conservation Districts announced its Northeast Mid-Atlantic Forests and Water Partnership Project has been awarded a $585,824 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Landscape Scale Restoration program.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Join the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and many of their regional partners March 8 Perkiomen Stormwater Symposium to learn about stormwater management in Montgomery County. The Stormwater Symposium is the first training hosted in the Conservancy's Professional Education Series. at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, at PennState’s annual Ag Progress Days , Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized six individuals and two county conservation district boards with 2020 and 2021 Conservation Excellence Awards. Kahler, Department of Environmental Protection retired, Lycoming County -- 2020 – Steven Wm.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Rowan Elementary School Designated As Green Ribbon School -- Rachel Carson Building Peregrine Falcons See First Egg Hatches Of The Season; Connection To Rachel Carson [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Peregrine Falcon (..)

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 23-29, 2023 has been declared “ Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address conservation concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Centre County to see first-hand the positive impact ClearWater Conservancy is having on local and downstream water quality. On March 26, U.S. Every mile of stream restored, every bank stabilized, and every riparian buffer planted makes a difference.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 15, 2021

A new initiative in Brazil will pay soy farmers to practice sustainable agriculture. New Brazilian Program Pays Soy Farmers To Practice Sustainable Agriculture. A new initiative will pay Brazilian soy farmers to practice sustainable agriculture, Reuters reports. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. ON THE RADAR.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 22, 2023

States and large municipalities recently confirmed with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they will participate in developing Climate Pollution Reduction Plans under the new Inflation Reduction Act-funded program. Plans must include agriculture and rural communities to ensure those climate solutions advance.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ Bucks County. ( Carbon County impacting Black Creek (High Quality). (

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

On July 19, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts recognized conservationists from across the state at their annual conference in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners work tirelessly to ensure we have enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

On November 20, ClearWater Conservancy finalized an agreement to permanently conserve a 35.46-acre The property is owned by the Snyder Family and is now permanently protected from development — even if the property is sold in the future. Questions about conservation easements? Click Here to sign up for their e-newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

In a concerted effort to deliver these dollars to areas that will have the greatest impact on downstream water quality, 60% of this year’s funding will go directly to Pennsylvania to connect farmers with the financial resources they need to implement conservation practices that benefit farms, local streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. Leadership.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency, the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and Perdue Farms, announced a new initiative to support conservation practice implementation on poultry farms throughout Pennsylvania. Rather than focusing on improving one aspect of an operation, this project prioritizes full-farm conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

Recognized by both the State House and Senate, April 10-16, 2022 has been declared “ Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address conservation concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 15, following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Department of Environmental Protection declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. see the DEP Drought webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

elect Josh Shapiro announced he will nominate Rich Negrin to be Secretary of DEP and retain Cindy Dunn as DCNR Secretary and Russell Redding as Agriculture Secretary. Cindy Dunn Cindy Dunn has served in the position of Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources since the beginning of the Wolf Administration in 2015.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Here are 92 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 17 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Feb. 19 & Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

On July 13, the PA Association of Conservation Districts issued this statement thanking the General Assembly for a $6.8 million increase in funding-- Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts thank the Pennsylvania legislature for supporting conservation districts in the state budget.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

The 138+ acre property features a mixture of forest, meadows, agricultural lands and a nearly 5,000 linear foot heavily vegetated stream corridor. As water passes through this protected landscape, water quality greatly improves,” Brown added. acre agricultural property on Ellis Woods Road.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

The teams prepared and delivered oral presentations to panels of judges who evaluated each team on its problem-solving capabilities, oral presentation skills, and recommendations to help solve the specific environmental challenge, which related to the current environmental issue. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It’s an expert, hours-long guided excursion across Lenawee County during which Taylor explains the cross-cutting complexities, underperforming government programs, ineffective conservation investments, and cascading ecological and health threats from liquid manure that aren’t visible but exist everywhere across her region’s bucolic landscape.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection will provide an update on the status of orphaned and abandoned well plugging initiatives by Bill Walsh, Environmental Group Manager, Subsurface Activities and Well Plugging Division. An expert panel discussion on issues surrounding PFAS in Pennsylvania is also scheduled.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2023

Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Russell Redding prepared this written testimony to submit to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees outlining Gov. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss agriculture with you today as we look forward to growing the industry and our communities through commonsense investments and solutions.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

Representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection visited Dries Orchards in Northumberland County to tour their apple packing and storage facility and learn how a recent LED lighting upgrade, funded in part by a DEP Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate , has benefited their operation.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Regrettably, this annual budget has shortchanged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for many years. Environmental Protection Agency issued a “Finding of Failure” to DEP’s Air Quality Program for not submitting a required plan to reduce VOC emissions from oil and gas operations.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug. 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Supplement to the Manure Management For Environmental Protection Guidance covering animal manures and agricultural process wastewater. for a facility proposed in Athens Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

To Hold Day Of Fishing For Youth, Service Members, Veterans May 20 -- Penn State Fly Fishing Club Spotlights Community, Conservation [PaEN] -- Public News Service: Restoring Freshwater Mussels To Improve Delaware River Water Quality -- Allegheny County Conservation District May 20 Free Soil Lead Screening, Education Event In Braddock , 9:00 a.m.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency surveyed more than 49,000 lakes across the country and found that 30 percent contained toxins produced by the blooms. Last year, the Environmental Working Group, a Washington-based research organization, counted 476 harmful blooms in 41 states, five times higher than in 2010. . In 2009, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

Click Here to watch live. -- March 22: House Budget Hearing - Agriculture 1:00 p.m. Watch live. -- March 28: Senate Budget Hearing - Agriculture 1:00 p.m. The proposed Department of Agriculture budget includes $2.5 for DCNR and 2.11% for Agriculture. . -- March 22: Senate Budget Hearing - DEP 9:30 a.m. DEP 1:00 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Testimony before the House Agriculture Committee for a Hearing on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors” Written statement provided by Michael D. My name is Michael Shellenberger, and I am Founder and President of Environmental Progress, an independent and nonprofit research organization. [1]

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2022

On May 25, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the acquisition of a 216-acre property in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County is allowing a project to treat Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) to move ahead. The Conservancy purchased the property from KLJ Enterprises, Inc. It will be good for the whole area.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

19, Monroe County -- Centre County-based ClearWater Conservancy Earns Renewal Of National Land Trust Accreditation -- Erie-based Asbury Woods Environmental Ed Center Welcomes New Board Members -- Penn State Extension: In-Person, Virtual Creating A Garden That Welcomes Wildlife Workshop Nov. PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

“When we test our waterways, the main pollutants are E.coli and nitrates and phosphorus from agriculture. How is it possible that legislation billed as an environmental protection statute ends up as a primary threat to clean water and communities? These are pathogens and contaminants that can cause serious issues for people.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Here are 90 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

18-20 In WV Registration Open For Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Level 1 Certification Training Beginning July 30 Join Master Watershed Stewards In Lancaster County For June 13 Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour A Dozen Nonprofit, Agency, Municipal Environmental Experts Team Up To Tackle Stormwater Runoff In The Lake Erie Watershed Dept. /DEP

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JANUARY 17, 2022

If you're a farm operator in 14 central Pennsylvania counties, you now have a chance to highlight what steps you have taken to protect and enhance water quality for your local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Nearly 7,000 did, resulting in many conservation practices reported and credited in Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts.

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