National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Photo credit: USDA EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). What is the Conservation Stewardship Program? billion for CSP.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

In 2019, Burkholders Country Market worked with SunDirected to install a 581 kW solar carport system with over 1,200 panels. We have a solar array that powers our own municipal buildings, said Katie Blume, Millheim Borough Council President and the Political & Legislative Director of Conservation PA.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 13, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by conservation partners at Welsh Vista Farms in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County to highlight Wolf Administration investments facilitating on-farm and community conservation management. Lancaster County Conservation District has committed more than $1.6

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Since this discovery was made, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy has worked in partnership with the landowner, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and legal counsel for restitution. We are pleased to have brought this to conclusion,” stated Conservancy Executive Director Diane Rosencrance.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 2, 2021

A complex and arcane water banking program in the lower Colorado River basin, adopted in 2007 and later amended, was designed to incentivize water conservation, prevent waste, and boost storage in a waning Lake Mead. ICS is not conservation in the household sense of simply using less. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue. million acres.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Since 2019, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Land Conservancy of Adams County , and Adams County Office of Planning and Development have worked together to protect a total of 11 parcels of land, owned by Hanover Shoe Farms Inc.,

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2023

On October 2, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer celebrated the recently launched Eastern Hellbender license plate, which honors the state amphibian-- Pennsylvania's clean water ambassador-- and supports the Wild Resource Conservation Fund.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. Click Here to see more photos accompanying this article.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This comprehensive analysis delves into Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) enrollment from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to 2023, uncovering trends in program spending and practices that have significantly enhanced environmental outcomes at the farm, state, and national levels. million additional acres enrolled in FY23.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On February 2, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced State Conservation Commission approved the allocation of $3.0 million to be granted to four organizations under the framework of the Conservation Excellence Grant Program. program in Franklin County.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2023

The project, which will result in accessibility improvements at 10 locations, is being funded through a charity checkout campaign founded and operated by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship in coordination with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2022

On June 21, the Governor's Advisory Council For Hunting, Fishing and Conservation and the Governor's Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation sent letters to state lawmakers urging them to support the Growing Greener III Environmental funding allocation from the federal American Rescue Plan.

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Smith Enviorment

JULY 9, 2019

July 9, 2019. The 2019 legislative session got off to a very slow start. of the 2019 budget bill reallocates those funds for a number of projects unrelated to PFAS. Removal of the conservation easement may allow the City of Burlington to alter the stream bank vegetation. fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including GenX.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

org In a letter sent earlier today, twelve major climate and labour organizations called on Prime Minister Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson, and all parties’ House Leaders to expedite the passage of Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, following months of delays.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Join the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , nature enthusiasts and craft beer lovers for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and community spirit at the upcoming fundraiser-- A Night for Nature -- on April 21 at Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In 2019, US farmers spent $118 billion to purchase seed and plants, fertilizers, animal feed, and agricultural chemicals. The post From Commodification to Conservation: Restoring Agrobiodiversity through Seed Breeding – Part I: appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 19, 2021

Designating the Erin Wastewater Treatment Plant (Erin WWTP) for a full Federal Impact Assessment will provide for a more rigorous and comprehensive Environmental Assessment that will address the many serious concerns and deficiencies we found in our review of the Environmental Study Report that was approved by Minister Yurek in August of 2019.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reported State Park visitation so far in 2021 has not quite kept pace with the records broken in 2020 during the beginning of the COVID pandemic, but it's still 3.9 million ahead of 2019 and well above average. million fewer. million fewer. percent less than in 2021.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) has proposed a rule that will significantly restrict the practice of venting and flaring at wellsites in an effort to address natural gas waste in Louisiana. The rulemaking process is ongoing, but the earliest effective date of the rule is October 20, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Year after year environmental groups, conservation districts, farmers, local governments oppose the cuts and outline the critical environmental infrastructure needs communities have. million mid-year budget freeze cuts additional resources for environmental programs: Agriculture: $2.6 Read more here. million from DEP, $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2022

Wolf includes a significant new bipartisan investment in conservation, outdoor recreation, clean water and preservation. Having this much accessible “nature” within 25 minutes of home is a serious lifestyle draw to southeastern Pennsylvania. “In A very nice addition next to the park is the Tyler Arboretum.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

I will always fight to preserve the PA Wilds and the rest of the natural resources that make our Commonwealth so beautiful.” This decision is a huge win not just for the beloved natural resources in the Pennsylvania Wilds, but also for the many Pennsylvanians who call this region home,” said Senator Fetterman (D-PA).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. These schools are teaching the next generation to be god stewards of the environment and to protect our natural resources and public health,” said Acting DEP Secretary Ramez Ziadeh.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The proposed activity would drastically change the character of this region and the numerous state parks and forests that shape its unique conservation landscape and wilderness." The proposal issued by the Maryland National Guard did not change significantly from the one discussed in DCNR’s October 2019 letter.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Liquid manure doesn’t run off of Greg Strayer’s Cumberland County beef farm and threaten the Conodoguinet Creek any longer, thanks to a new 185,000-gallon storage area made possible with cost-share funds through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). The conservation district received a total of $3.5

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 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

APRIL 13, 2022

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased to announce that eleven grants totaling $90,000 have been awarded to conservation organizations across Pennsylvania through the Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grant Program.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To highlight some of the world’s most beautiful, diverse fall foliage, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is making its experts available to serve as regional advisers, offering tips and resources to help residents and visitors experience a colorful autumn in a variety of ways across the Commonwealth.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

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. 17 Virtual Woods & Water Film Series; Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 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. Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

9 to 16 - You’re On Your Own - Together “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 13, 2023

Environmentalists have successfully advocated for low fixed charges on the basis of conservation. The idea is that a volumetric rate based on marginal costs may be more economically efficient, but could create a price signal too weak to incentivize conservation, another important goal.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 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. Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since 2004, Pennsylvania’s Conservation Landscape Program has been using place-based partnerships to drive strategic investments and actions around sustainability, conservation, community revitalization, and recreation projects. Since its inception, Lehigh Valley Greenways has been a tremendous resource and partner for us.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

to examine the impacts of invasive species, such as the spotted lanternfly , gypsy moth , emerald ash borer , hydrilla , and reed canarygrass , to Pennsylvania’s economy, agriculture, and natural resources. Research published by the Center in 2019 estimated a direct economic impact of $13.1 In addition to Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2024

Federal, state and local agencies coordinate with landowners and conservation groups to meet this goal, planting new forest buffers on both public and private land. However, since 2019, the number of forest buffer miles restored has increased each year, with 457 miles restored in 2022 and 640.5 in 2023, the highest number since 2016.

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