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The Stream, September 14, 2021: Could Rainwater Harvesting Solve Water Scarcity in Mexico City?

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Environmental activists in Benton Harbor, Michigan , are urging the EPA to replace thousands of lead service lines throughout the city. Lawyers with a conservation group filed a complaint with the UK’s environmental watchdog say the country is failing to stop water companies from discharging raw sewage into rivers.

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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting Applications For Stream Restoration Disaster Assistance In 15 PA Counties

PA Environment Daily

On November 1, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Denise Coleman announced that Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for natural disaster recovery efforts in Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon. Posted: November 1, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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States May Be Warming to Green Amendments

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Those states where legislators are backing new constitutional environmental protections this session include California, New Jersey, Washington, New Mexico, Vermont, Hawai‘i, West Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa, and Texas. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.”

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State Conservation Commission, Dept. Of Agriculture Recognize Champions Of Soil, Water Resources

PA Environment Daily

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 Envirothon Names Greg Bonsall New Executive Director

PA Environment Daily

Greg Bonsall has been named the new Executive Director of PA Envirothon who most recently served as District Manager of the Lycoming County Conservation District Greg is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management (ERM) and minors in Biology and Watersheds & Water Resources.

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House Bill Introduced To Create Veterans Entering The Sustainability Sector Workforce Incentive Program

PA Environment Daily

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity.

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Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program – A Look Back On 2021’s Accomplishments

PA Environment Daily

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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