PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Fourth Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation , hosted by the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology , is seeking nonprofit organizations that support the conservation of Bird Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Pennsylvania. The Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation is a ten-day long event each June.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Indigenous activists and organizations from around the world met virtually this week for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Zoom-based World Conservation Congress, an event that gathers world leaders once every four years to discuss the global challenge of sustainability, environmental leadership, and nature conservation.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 4, 2022

Knowing they are targets, farmers in southern Arizona and California who receive irrigation water from the Colorado River are discussing a plan that could go a long way toward meeting a federal conservation mandate in the drying basin. Besides the irrigation districts, urban suppliers in the basin are also putting forward conservation plans.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The city is reducing water pressure through Christmas to force people to conserve. The post What’s Up With Water – November 29, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue. Last week, officials posted on Facebook, urging residents to obey water restrictions in order to avoid dry taps.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

He explained, “We’re trying to think of this as a development priority as opposed to a nature conservation priority.”. Muruven said “We’ve taken the conservation benefit and put that secondary. The post What’s Up With Water – September 20, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

The PA Association of Conservation Districts' Highlights of Conservation District Activities in 2021 report is now available. This annual report focuses on one featured project for each conservation district to showcase how it is making a difference for future generations. Click Here for a copy of the report.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Recreational fishermen are a demographic that leans politically conservative, and the issue has begun changing minds about climate change. Todd Tanner, a writer and lifelong sportsman, is the president of the climate education nonprofit group Conservation Hawks, run for and by hunters and anglers.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In Virginia, state officials and conservation groups are celebrating a milestone in the massive effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Read said those are conservative estimates, but they do not include anticipated federal funding from the recently passed infrastructure bill. Still they are not planning to spend enough.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 7, 2021

It was designed to incentivize water conservation, prevent waste, and boost storage in a waning Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. If the districts invest in conservation that allows them to use less water than their allocation, they can bank what they did not withdraw as a credit.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2022

By Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary The year 2021 is in the books and while we faced global challenges, it was a successful year for DCNR laying the foundation for a better Commonwealth through health, wellness, education, stewardship of our natural resources, a stronger recreation economy and so much more.

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 30, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to enter your photographs and vote for your favorites during our 2021 Photo Contest this summer. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Without further delay, here are our 2021 Photo Contest winners. The 2021 Photo Contest Up Close & Personal Winner, "Balloonfish" © Daryl Duda.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

will receive the WeConservePA 2024 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award at the Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference at the Thursday night dinner on April 4. He has engaged in countless behind-the scenes, ad hoc task groups and conversations addressing the threats and opportunities for conservation. Schiffman, Esq.,

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy announces the organization’s 2021 Environmental Award Recipients in conjunction with their annual A Night for Conservation: Benefit & Virtual Silent Auction. The Conservancy wishes to thank A Night for Conservation sponsors: AQUA and Barry Isett & Associates Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Through the summer of 2021 the Delaware Highlands Conservancy held its fourth annual juried photo contest, “ Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife.” For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Delaware Highlands Conservancy website or call 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010. at 210 Broad Street, Milford.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Utilities in Florida and Oklahoma have urged customers to conserve water so that treatment plant operators do not run out of oxygen. The post What’s Up With Water – September 13, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue. Oxygen is also used to remove odors from treated water.

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Washington Nature

AUGUST 9, 2023

More than 60 community members came together last week under bright blue skies to celebrate the Washington Cascades Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project. Between 2016 – 2021, the USFS acquired 11,000 acres of these lands. See map below for on overview of this long-term conservation effort.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites public comments on proposed grant priorities for the 2021 Wild Resource Conservation Program. formal notice ) Click Here for a copy of the 2021 Grant Priorities. Posted: August 20, 2021] PA Environment Digest The deadline for comments is September 20.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Volunteers are mission critical to The Nature Conservancy, and we are so fortunate to have such a great group of incredible, dedicated folks. In 2021, one volunteer’s contributions toward our mission rose above the rest. Jenna was nominated by Isaac Hansen, TNC Conservation Transaction Specialist.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

The PA Farm Bureau, The Heinz Foundation and the Sand County Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. The Leopold Conservation Award will be presented at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January. The deadline for nominations is August 1.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The 4th Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation , hosted by the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is seeking nonprofit organizations that support the conservation of Bird Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Pennsylvania. Applications are due by March 1. Reprinted from the WeConservePA website.)

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Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2021

Animal Welfare Assessment: Edition 1 Edited by Edward Narayan; Alan J Tilbrook; Alan G McElligott PDF Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience – Editor’s Pick 2021 Edited by P. All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. Learn more about Research Topics or submit your suggestion.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

On March 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Thanks to the federal Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania is receiving $9.75

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For the third consecutive year, Ocean Conservancy will be represented by an NFL-player for the league’s My Cause My Cleats campaign at this Sunday’s game. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. That’s why I’m proud to support Ocean Conservancy this year as a part of Team Ocean.”. Never miss an update.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2021

The York County Conservation District held its annual Conservation Awards Picnic on August 12, at Rocky Ridge County Park to present their 2021 Conservation Awards. Each year a committee selects individuals and businesses in York County to recognize for their stewardship and commitment to conservation efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

The PA Association of Conservation Districts recently announced the five state-level winners of the National Association of Conservation Districts 2021 "Healthy Forests Healthy Communities" poster contest. Submissions were judged based on the entry’s conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality, and universal appeal.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 18, 2022

The Nature Conservancy engages deeply on advocacy for federal conservation funding, and we’re pleased to see the solid investments for conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy included in this bill. Land to be protected with Land and Water Conservation Fund. Last week Congress approved a $1.5 Photo © TNC.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

On March 2, Trout Unlimited released the 2021 Annual Report for the Pennsylvania Coldwater Habitat Program highlighting the estimated 360,062 pounds of sediment were reduced through the completion of 23 projects on nearly 13 miles of trout streams by the Coldwater Habitat Program crew.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S a Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company recently awarded 15 grants, totaling $39,484, to 15 different local environmental organizations in nine different counties across Western Pennsylvania as part of the 2023 Watershed Mini Grant Program. Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

On December 24, the PJM Interconnection requested the public in its region to conserve electricity. The call for conservation was prompted by continuing frigid weather. Conserving electricity as much as possible between the hours of 4 a.m. The request is being made throughout PJM electricity grid region. on December 25, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council hosts an exclusive tour of The Bower Native Plant Landscape and Sculpture Park in Perry County with the founders of The Bower on September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by People’s Provisions. Click Here to register and for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

During its online Annual Conference July 29, the PA Association of Conservation Districts recognized the conservation work of 11 individuals and districts. PACD is honored to announce the recipients of its 2021 awards. The Sullivan County Conservation District nominated Sen, Yaw. In addition, Sen.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 26, 2021

Judging from the 2021 Conservation Finance Boot Camp, pretty intensely. Digital again for the first time, the 2021 Conservation Finance Boot Camp drew over 120 professionals from at least six time zones to learn… Read more → Read the full story at GreenBiz.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2021

The Delaware County-based Brandywine Conservancy is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Environmental Educator position for the Conservancy, including Penguin Court, focusing on both environmental and multi-disciplinary topics with an emphasis on community audiences. Click Here for all the details.

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The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 29, 2022

We’re excited to announce Alexandro Leverkus as the winner of the 2021 Chico Mendes Prize, celebrating the best Practice Insights article in the journal by an author at the start of their career.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

On August 22, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the launch of the Brandywine Flood Study -- nearly two years after Hurricane Ida produced historic flooding that devastated the region. In 2021, Hurricane Ida sideswiped our area and caused the biggest flood in 200 years along the historic Brandywine Creek.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

billion that farmers received in 2021 , which itself was double the prior decade’s average at roughly $6 billion annually. The post Farm, Taxpayer, Conservation Groups Agree: Don’t Raise Reference Prices appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. billion in 2022. This shatters the record $11.63

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- DailyLocal.com: Growing Greener Funding Will Improve Local Waters In West Chester Area -- The Progress: Clearfield Conservation District Plans 6 Projects, Cover Crop Incentive Program With Growing Greener Grant Funding -- TribLive: PA Tree Seedling Sale Underway By Game Commission -- Erie News Now: Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

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