PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate Program. The program is set to begin August 29, 2022, and ends December 16, 2022. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2021 semester and financial aid is available.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Council is scheduled to meet September 28 to hear updates on three new state parks and new utility-scale solar facility guidance. Annual Report CNRAC recently submitted its 2021-22 annual report to Gov. Posted: September 21, 2022] PA Environment Digest Wolf and the legislature.

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Energy & the Law

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The effective date is January 1, 2022. This change applies only to QC’s recorded after the effective date of Septmber 1, 2021. HB 2730 beefs up the “Landowners’ Bill of Rights” in eminent domain negotiations and proceedings. It amends the Property Code, Water Code and Occupations Code. Winner: Landowners. Winner: Landowners.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On November 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. Posted: November 29, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2022

On January 26, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn highlighted the agency‘s 2022 priorities at the first Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting of the year.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. NDAA: The full Senate voted to pass the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE).

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ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. Williams joined the Biden administration in January 2021 and is currently serving as the agency’s principal deputy director.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth's natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania's booming outdoor recreation industry. DCNR has also installed "Nature for All-Everyone Is Welcome Here" trailhead welcome signs in state parks and forests to promote inclusive public lands. In 2022, an estimated 37.9

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2021

2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year nominations are now being accepted through November 15. "In In the past year and a half, we have seen so many people seek outdoor recreation opportunities and express a desire for spending time in the nature around them,” said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

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ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In this issue: Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. ESA invites you to apply for the virtual 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA). Several 1-2 hour training and prep sessions will occur in late January and February 2022 over Zoom. 18, 2022, averting a government shutdown.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

historic investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Photo: Clark Nature Preserve , Lancaster County.) Posted: September 6, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Spending bills for fiscal years FY 2022 and FY 2023 have fallen short of appropriating the amount included in similar authorizing legislation. Innovation and Competition Act since May 2022. In 2021, EPSCoR jurisdictions received 12% of the NSF’s total budget. billion in FY 2022. 2021 ) along party lines.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. billion, a four percent increase above the fiscal year 2021 level.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet November 16 on DCNR's plan for investing federal American Rescue Plan Funding on infrastructure projects. Join the Meeting The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m.

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ESA

JUNE 28, 2021

The House NSF bill creates a new Science and Engineering Solutions Directorate within NSF and authorizes funding for this directorate at $1 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022. Congress funded the DOE Office of Science at $7 billion in FY 2021. The Senate voted to overturn this rule in April 2021. billion in fiscal year 2022.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this issue: ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) 2022 cohort. International. Scientific Community.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this issue: Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. ESA invites you to apply for the virtual 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA). Several 1-2 hour training and prep sessions will occur in late January and February 2022 over Zoom. By Annie Snider, PoliticoPro, 11/18/2021.

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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

By Karl Mathiessen, Zia Weise and Joshua Posaner, PoliticoPro, 4/4/2022. Between 2019 and 2021, total CO2 emissions from outside China fell by 570 million tons, but China’s emissions grew by 750 million tons and drove annual emissions to their highest level ever in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 10, 2022

In even-numbered years like 2022, lawmakers focus on relatively small budget requests, “fixes” and limited policy proposals. Several of our priorities this year seek to stem the loss of irreplaceable natural and working lands and ensure our state is empowered to plan more thoughtfully for the years to come. Photo by Kelly Compton.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reported there were 2,981 acres burned in 1,371 wildfires during 2021 , down from 1,507 wildfires and 3,033 acres burned in 2020. The cost to extinguish the 2021 wildfires was $497,086, up slightly from 2020’s $466,544. Posted: February 11, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Senate Appropriations Committee Releases Remaining Spending Bills for FY 2021. by Jean Chemnick, E&E News, 10/21/2021. to ensure that biodiversity is put on a path to recovery by 2030 at the latest, towards the full realization of the 2050 Vision of ‘Living in Harmony with Nature.’” Bill includes $9.49 Executive Branch.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On October 18, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn encouraged Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2022 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2022. Bean, REI Co-op, Orvis, Eddie Bauer [Posted: October 18, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 23, 2021

2021 has not been without its challenges. I am so proud of what we have achieved together, and it makes me incredibly hopeful for 2022. This was a critical step in the effort to conserve our shared natural resources—especially because former President Trump’s rollback of these protections was unprecedented and unlawful.

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ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

UN plans virtual Biodiversity Conference in October 2021 and in-person meeting in April and May 2022. 16, 2021 ). 16, 2021 ). The House Natural Resources Committee plans to hold a hearing for its section of the reconciliation bill Sept. International. Scientific Community.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

NDAA : The full House of Representatives debated the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act ( H.R. The House voted to approve a provision from House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul Grijalva that permanently bans new mining claims near Grand Canyon National Park. 2021 (Oct. 4, 2021 ( correction ).

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ESA

JULY 18, 2022

The spending bills largely include increases for ecological science programs, in line with the discretionary spending increases included in the President’s Budget Request (see ESA Policy News July 1, 2022 , ESA Policy News June 20, 2022 & Federal Budget Tracker ). Comments must be submitted by July 28, 2022.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

The final bill includes just eight additional amendments, each of which added language to the bill but did not modify any of the initial provisions of the bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in mid-May 2021. by Annie Snider, Alex Gullien, Kelsey Tamborrino and Anthony Adragna, PoliticoPro, 6/11/2021.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

By Erin Frederick, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator In 2021, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 770 dedicated community volunteers in 28 counties that logged 25,752 volunteer hours across the state. Since the program began in 2013, this brings the total volunteer hours to 79,828 hours, valued at $2.2

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Senate and House Appropriations Committees have released their 2022 state budget hearing schedule. The House Appropriations Committee hearings will be held on the House Floor. Click Here to watch live.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Pass It On Award PA Environment Digest sponsors the "Pass It On Award" which recognizes writers who most effectively promote passing on the love and appreciation of the outdoors, natural resources and pursuits such as hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, camping, boating, bird-watching and nature appreciation.

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ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Intergovernmental Panel on Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report , ahead of the UN Conference of Parties Climate Meeting in Glasglow, Scotland in October and November 2021. by George Cahlink, E&E Daily, 8/12/2021 . Energy and Natural Resources. Allocation : $198 billion. Chair : Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking three volunteer members for the 2022 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee , Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced. “We Those selected will serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2022.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 30, 2021

representative from Florida proposed amending the 2022 Energy and Water budget to add $725 million for restoration projects in the Everglades, the Ripon Advance reports. The post The Stream, July 30, 2021: India’s Water Crisis Could Worsen As Coal Mining Projects Expand appeared first on Circle of Blue. 725 MILLION .

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

In this issue: House Moving Forward with FY 2022 Spending Bills, Bill Report Includes Funding for Climate Science. House Moving Forward with FY 2022 Spending Bills, Bill Report Includes Funding for Climate Science. billion, a nearly 20% increase over FY 2021 levels. 2773 ) in April 2021. Bill includes $1.2

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ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Science and Engineering 2022 report. 1260 ), which passed the full Senate during summer 2021. ESA endorsed the NSF for the Future Act in May 2021. Conservation: The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. Scientific Community. Federal Register opportunities.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What is interesting about Scott’s scores is that they were extremely low until 2017 but then rose steadily to 17% in 2021, a high score for a House Republican. In 2022, however, like many Republicans, his score was zero. To be sure, the scores require interpretation. Scott didn’t seem to be a climate change denier.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Domestic production of salt , a water pollutant, remained steady in 2022. By the Numbers 42 Million Tons : Domestic salt production in 2022, according to U.S. The number is roughly unchanged from 2021. On February 8, the House Natural Resources Committee will discuss increasing domestic energy and mineral production.

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