PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 11, the Sand County Foundation announced Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm in Hellam, York County is the 2022 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Flinchbaugh Farm When it comes to conservation and commerce, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm is an agricultural showcase.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Compiled by UCS from Energy Information Administration data as of January 2023. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

WeConservePA has issued a call for presentation proposals for the 2023 PA Land Conservation Conference set for April 26-28 in Reading. Join Pennsylvania’s conservation community by contributing to an inspiring agenda of panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, and seminars covering a wide range of topics.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2022

WeConservePA has issued a call for session proposals for the 2023 PA Land Conservation Conference to be held in Reading on April 26-28. Join Pennsylvania’s conservation community by contributing to an inspiring agenda of panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, and seminars covering a wide range of topics.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. , Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

On November 30, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. Click Here to learn more about the nominees. Click Here to vote.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

By DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn [ 2023 DCNR Year In Review ] Last year marked a fresh start for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with a new administration and refined strategic goals for our work. This investment builds on $75 million in infrastructure funding in 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 10, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn invited Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2023 Trail of the Year. DCNR recently celebrated the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath as Pennsylvania’s 2022 Trail of the Year. The deadline for nominations is November 11.

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Ivy Protocol

MAY 18, 2023

The year 2023 stands as a testament to this synergy, with a plethora of companies innovating in the carbon removal terrain with a shared goal of fighting climate change. On the other hand, soil carbon capture methods involve conservation agriculture techniques such as reduced tillage, cover cropping, and agroforestry (Robert, 2001).

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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. 21-23 In Baltimore [PaEN] [Posted: July 27, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

The departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture and Conservation and Natural Resources have released Pennsylvania's Healthy Waters Health Communities 2022 Chesapeake Bay Progress Report. In 2022, our farmers implemented conservation practices including no-till farming and cover crops on more than 1.5

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 14, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust was joined by its supporters and local partners at the Thomas P. Hidden underground for over two centuries, the four cannons were finally unearthed in April and May of 2022 by a small team led by French & Pickering supporter and Thomas P.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

The Pike County Conservation District now has funding available to farmers to install best management practices on their farm in Pike County-- and so is your county district. The District has signed an agreement with the State Conservation Commission to administer the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Opposition to reference price increases The summit occurred just after the publication of new USDA data which reveals that farm income shattered previous records in 2022. Commodity groups argue that reference prices must be increased in the 2023 Farm Bill to reflect the rising costs of production. billion in 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Of PA Announces Retirement Of CEO Terry Fitzpatrick -- DEP Issued Conventional Oil & Gas Operators 663 Violations For Abandoning, Not Plugging Wells In Last 15 Months; 392 In 2024 Alone [PaEN] -- DEP: 86% Of Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners Did Not Comply With Waste Disposal, Production Reporting For 33,505 Wells In 2023 [PaEN] -- DEP: 89% (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

On January 18, the Brandywine Conservancy announced it ended 2022 with more than 500 total conservation easements held by the organization, while also exceeding 70,000 acres of land that have been permanently preserved through both direct and facilitated easements.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 17, 2023

On February 10, 2023, the Public Land Preservation Act (PLPA), Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022 , ( M.G.L. The post Massachusetts Codifies “No Net Loss” Conservation Policy Under Article 97 first appeared on Law and the Environment. 3 §5A ), went into effect.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Beginning in early 2021, the California Planning & Conservation League Foundation convened a group of water law professors and other water experts to formulate specific recommendations for modernizing California water rights law. However, the 2023 legislative session ended before either bill could be fully considered by the State Senate.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2023

The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program just released its 2022 Annual Report outlining their accomplishments and challenges during the year. The mission of the Program is to provide scientific information, expertise, and assistance to support the conservation of biological diversity. Click Here to read the 2022 Annual Report.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

On March 31, the Department of Agriculture announced county conservation districts are now accepting applications for the new $154 million Agricultural Conservation Assistance Grant Program to help farmers build healthier soil, prevent nutrient and sediment runoff and improve farm viability. Lycoming County is receiving $1.9

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 23-29, 2023 has been declared “ Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address conservation concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

Giant Catch in the Mekong Reveals Mysteries of Biodiversity Hot Spot — Fish tracking project builds the case for international conservation cooperation. The post The Stream, January 11, 2023: Proposed Hydropower Project Threatens Sacred Yakama Nation Food-Gathering Lands appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2023

On January 23, PA American Water announced applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program for communities and organizations within its service territories. Posted: January 23, 2023] PA Environment Digest The deadline for applications is March 31. Photo: Lake Heritage tree nursery project.)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

These tools also approximate the pollution reductions that have occurred between 2009—the baseline year for the Bay TMDL—and 2023. -- Overall nitrogen entering the Bay decreased 17% from 297.8 million pounds in 2023, meeting 57% of the goal to reduce nitrogen by 2025. -- Overall phosphorus entering the Bay decreased 17% from 17.2

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Renewable + Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

On October 29, 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued three proposed decisions intended to address potential electric capacity shortfalls in 2022 and 2023. A stack analysis performed by the CEC this summer, however, showed the potential for capacity shortfalls of up to 4,350 megawatts (MW) for summer 2022.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In 2023, more than 5,000 new deep-sea species were discovered in a large area between Hawaii and Mexico in the Pacific. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. In 2022, fishermen spotted two NPRWs skim-feeding in Unimak Pass near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County is in the running for the state’s 2023 River of the Year Award presented by the Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers. The Conestoga River, Perkiomen Creek, Schuylkill River, and Susquehanna River-North Branch are finalists for the 2023 River of the Year.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? -- We Remember Sept. York County Receives $5.8

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

Conservation partners are seeking volunteers to help plan, install, and maintain watershed improvement projects, harvest and install live stakes, and monitor water quality. Annual Report Highlights In 2022, 860 dedicated Master Watershed Steward volunteers in 31 counties reported 33,648 volunteer hours, which is valued at $1,007,764.

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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

To support the NWTF’s mission, the state board budgeted $166,770 for conservation projects and $158,810 for hunting heritage-related projects. “I The $166,770 used for conservation projects in 2024 will enhance habitat for wild turkeys and suit their annual needs, such as winter forage and nesting and brood-rearing habitats.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Western PA Conservancy is now accepting applications for the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program to support grassroots watershed groups. Canoe Access Grant The Western PA Conservancy is also accepting applications for Canoe Access Development Grants for Western Pennsylvania. Applications are due December 18.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

Check DEP’s 2022 Water Quality Report to find out how clean streams are near you. Click Here for a more comprehensive list of recommendations. Other Topics -- Gov. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. The last parcel of this property was put under conservation easement in March, 2022. Decoupling offers two significant advantages. The overarching goal of Manure Expo is based on environmental quality.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

announced the recipients of the 2023 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The winners will be honored at the 2023 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards , to be held on July 27 at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County. The theme of this year’s dinner is ‘Celebrating Decades of Conservation and Innovation,’ and these winners do just that.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 7, 2024

Since the IRA was signed into law on August 16, 2022, the farmer-driven demand – in red states and blue states alike – for these resources has far outpaced availability. The Continued Popularity of USDA’s Working Lands Conservation Programs and Their Climate-Smart Practices First things first.

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