PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

Individuals living throughout Pennsylvania are invited to take part in the PA Resources Council’s free Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar on August 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. While the Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar is free, pre-registration is required by visiting PRC’s Webinars webpage or emailing nancym@prc.org.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 23 -- Forests For Chesapeake Bay Update: Wasting Your Backyard Waste? Received $6.19 17 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Feb.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

AB 2101 expands carbon sequestration projects to include whole orchard recycling (onsite grinding or chipping of whole trees during orchard removal for use in topsoil). Lawmakers have accordingly sought ways to conserve water, particularly in urban areas. Ecological Conservation. Climate Change Mitigation.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is moving its annual fundraising dinner online and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. We thought it was important we lead by example for our vision of a Pennsylvania where nothing is wasted.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

-- House Bill Would Expand Safety Zones Around Oil/Gas Wells, Infrastructure To Reduce Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts As Recommended By AG Shapiro’s Grand Jury Report [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Dumped On Roads, Just Like In PA [PaEN] -- New University Of Chicago (..)

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 15, 2022

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. These are the kinds of questions asked by the Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP) , a process developed by Dr. Jenna Jambeck and her team at the University of Georgia (UGA)’s Circularity Informatics Lab and which Ocean Conservancy is implementing with partners in cities around the world.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2021

The PA Resources Council has announced its schedule of online backyard composting, rain barrel and recycling conservation workshops for August. PRC conservation webinars are sponsored by Green Mountain Energy. Learn recycling best practices by joining the webinar from ANYWHERE in Pennsylvania.

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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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Independence Conservancy will host four Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver County from 9:00 a.m. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties. to Noon on these dates-- -- September 25: Brighton Township Road Dept., 1250 Brighton Rd.,

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov.-Elect Setting PFOA/PFOS Drinking Water Standard And The First MCL Developed By DEP [PaEN] -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- What Can We Expect From Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, the PA Resources Council announced the appointment of Sarah Alessio Shea as Deputy Director who will focus her efforts on the expansion of PRC’s recycling, composting and other waste reduction programming statewide. Shea has overseen a variety of PRC recycling programs in western Pennsylvania. Since 2005, Ms.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. Regulators and water managers had a busy 2023 as they grappled with persistently low groundwater levels, planned for additional water storage and conveyance, and continued to advance water conservation initiatives.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

-- PennLive: PennLive Outdoors Reporter Marcus Schneck Honored With Posthumous Award From PA Parks & Forest Foundation -- Winners Of 14th Annual PA Parks & Forests Foundation Awards -- Fish & Boat Commission Announces Awards For Outstanding Achievements In Law Enforcement By Waterways Conservation Officers -- Pittsburgh Business Times: (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monthly, Means holds a recycling collection and a fall hard -to-recycle event for Wharton and surrounding townships, providing residents an opportunity to recycle. He has also spoken at and later launched a recycling program at the Mountain Area Senior Center.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Ocean Conservancy has been chosen as the beaches and ocean partner for the campaign—a testament to our 36-year history of mobilizing the International Coastal Cleanup® and, more recently, removing lost and discarded fishing gear from waters around the world through our Global Ghost Gear Initiative® work. Sign up to never miss an update!

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog was written by Hannah De Frond, Ocean Conservancy Consultant and International Trash Trap Network Coordinator. A recent example of this followed the publication of Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto’s research paper about microplastics in commonly consumed protein products. We wanted to understand what U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 1,198 articles published in local news media and in the PA Environment Digest during 2021 that tell the stories of thousands of individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. When PJM declares Conservative Operations, system operators have more flexibility to make decisions to maintain reliability.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On October 13, Officials from the state Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and General Services highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic mixture in Delaware County. The pilot is incorporated into a 1.5-mile

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

-- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Wildfire Smoke A Reminder Of Our Shared Vulnerability [PaEN] -- Tribune-Review Column: Where There's Smoke, There's Wildfires And Serious Questions To Answer - By Lori Falce, Tribune-Review Community Engagement Editor [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own (..)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Wolf Announces Nearly $45 Million In Funding For Local Community Block Grant Projects, Including Wastewater, Drinking Water And Parks -- Keep PA Beautiful: Final Report On 2021 Healing The Planet Grants Supported By The Giant Company -- TribLive: Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission Needs Volunteers For Planting In Allegheny County Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2022

Awards Student Scholarships To Alexis Wildt, Aaron Order [PaEN] -- Lebtown: Lebanon Valley Conservancy Awards Karen R. Light Scholarship To Lebanon Valley College Student -- Patch: Aquetong Watershed Assn. Awards Student Scholarships To New Hope-Solebury H.S. James Stavridis (U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2022

Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept. Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.), General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.), Million In Dept.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This blog was updated on October 7, 2021 to reflect the passage of all four bills. Four bills were recently passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom that will reduce waste and reform recycling. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Curbing Recycling Exports. Plastic waste generated in the U.S.,

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Sept. Billion Boost To PA Economy, Help Farmers As Senate Committee Meets Sept. 29 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Hosts Roadside Cleanup Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful provides education and training to program participants on such topics related to the impact of litter on roadways, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management, and social media marketing.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

15 Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of Federal Clean Water Act, Lewisburg -- Erie Times: EPA Work Nearly Done At Erie Coke (Coal) Site, Now It’s The State DEP’s Turn -- DEP Bans Sale Of Electronic Devices Made By 4 Manufacturers Not Complying With PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law [PaEN] -- PennEnvironment, PA Resources Council Host Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

28 In Harrisburg; Scholarships Available [PaEN] -- Lancaster Conservancy: Lancaster Water Week Now Underway June 2 to 10 -- NorthCentralPA.com: Envision Marsh Creek June 8 At Bald Eagle State Park Environmental Learning Center In Centre County -- Rep. Dive Deeper Biennial Water Resource Conference For Educators Set For Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

To Invest Federal Rescue Funds For Watershed Restoration, Land Conservation, Park & Trail Improvement Projects -- Guest Essay: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards - Anna R.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

PRC presents its highest award to individuals who have made exceptional contributions toward the conservation of natural resources and environmental protection in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and David Hess is most deserving of this honor,” said PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. during an hour-long virtual awards celebration.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The PA Resources Council Recycled Paper Cooperative is now partnering with Construction Junction in Pittsburgh to provide paper on demand. PRC’s Paper Coop offers 100 percent recycled content white office paper at savings of 30 percent or more compared to market prices. Posted: October 25, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2022

Bans Plastic Bags, As Advocates Push To Eliminate Styrofoam Across The Philly ‘Burbs -- Summer Opens New Opportunities To Participate In PRC’s Lens On Litter Photo Contest, Win Up To $500!

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2022

Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 [PaEN] -- Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. 4 Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities For Hydrogen In Appalachia [PaEN] -- WHYY: From Trash To Treasure: Magic Gardens Event Encourages Recycling Thru Creativity In Philadelphia -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

On September 21, the Northeast PA Environmental Partners announced their 2021 award recipients. The recipients of the 31st Environmental Partnership Awards are-- -- Alliance Landfill – Waste Management, Lackawanna County , for their outreach and educational programs designed to support lifelong learning in the community.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Brooke Smokelin Has Dedicated Her Life To Trying -- DCNR Celebrates French Creek As The 2022 River Of The Year At Paddle Fest Celebration [PaEN] -- WeConservePA: PA Land Trusts Preserved 208,026 Acres; 107,300 Pennsylvanians Contribute To Land Trusts [PaEN] -- Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Over Last Year [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: 73-Acre Proposed Solar Farm To Produce Electricity In Scranton -- PA Solar Center Hosts Entertaining Dec. 9 Online PA Healthy School Summit - Recharging For A New Era In Environmental Health. 9 Online PA Healthy School Summit - Recharging For A New Era In Environmental Health.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 18, 2022

Many southwestern cities are implementing water conservation policies that experts say are providing ample supplies in an otherwise drought-stricken region of the United States. What’s Up With Water—May 17, 2022 – This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California.

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