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DEP Invites Comments On A Proposed Declaration Of An Exceptional Air Pollution Event Due To 2023 Wildfire Smoke Impacts

PA Environment Daily

A successful Exceptional Event declaration approved by EPA will mean DEP can essentially exclude the bad air days caused by wildfires from their analysis of whether Pennsylvania meets or exceeds air quality health standards. Questions should be directed to: Sean Nolan at (717) 772-3377 or senolan@pa.gov.

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Penn State Extension: Can You Tell If A Stream Is Healthy? Meet The Stream Doctors With Science U

PA Environment Daily

Stream health is crucial for maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems and the overall well-being of surrounding environments. Monitoring and preserving stream health are essential to safeguarding these invaluable resources and ensuring sustainable use for present and future generations. Click Here to watch video.

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PAEE/NAAEE: Relaunch Of 'Outside For 5' Campaign Urges Educators To Embrace Outdoor Learning

PA Environment Daily

The Outside for 5 campaign was first developed in 2022 in response to the pandemic-related decline in youth mental health and the associated impact on classroom educators who have faced increased levels of burnout. Click Here to sign up for the PAEE newsletter (bottom of page, left). Click Here to become a member.

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Will California Take This Small, but Important Step Toward a More Equitable Water Rights System?

Union of Concerned Scientists

This year, one of those water rights bills, Senate Bill 389 (SB 389) made it through the gauntlet of the legislature and will become law if Governor Newsom signs it. UCS joined a broad group of organizations in submitting a letter to Governor Newsom urging him to sign the bill.

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Will the EPA Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards Without Outside Interference?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last month, we sent a letter , signed by more than 500 public health experts and scientists, to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FDA calling on the agencies to support EPA’s efforts to strengthen these standards. It is critical that these agencies work together to protect public health from EtO exposure.

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Federal Office Of Surface Mining Awards PA $21.4 Million In Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Economic Revitalization Grant

PA Environment Daily

million in fiscal year 2024 abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation fee-based grants available to states and Tribes for AML reclamation efforts that continue to protect the health and safety of Americans and restore the environment. On April 16, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced today more than $124.8

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PA Resources Council: Registration Open For Weekday Electronics Waste Collections In Allegheny County

PA Environment Daily

Through the generous support of Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in May in South Park. With a growing number of people concerned about responsibly stewarding resources, these events fill up quickly. Last year they all sold out.” Click Here to support their work.

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