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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On September 29, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service- PA reminded landowners of conservation funding opportunities in FY 2023. The next application date for 2023 AMA, EQIP and RCPP18 is November 1, 2022, while the next application date for CSP Classic is January 1, 2023.

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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 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

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. Read more here.

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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. Identify replacement land or an interest in land in comparable location that is of equal or greater natural resource value and acreage and monetary value, as determined by an independent appraisal.

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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

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

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. We’re proud to continue offering this grant to support those initiatives and positively impact our natural resources.”

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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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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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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and natural resource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. The working group issued a report in February 2022 identifying 11 specific proposals to revise and improve state water law.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Lancaster Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have once again partnered to protect and care for a historic natural site in the Hellam Hills [York County]. Thank you to Lancaster Conservancy for partnering on this key addition to public lands.”

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. The post Fresh, June 13, 2023: Bid to Fund Invasive Carp Barrier Falls Short in Minnesota’s State Legislature appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

The scholarships were sponsored by Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts. At the state level, the Envirothon is sponsored by Pennsylvania’s sixty-six county Conservation Districts, the State Conservation Commission, and the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

On August 31, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee , and WeConservePA released the 2022 Pennsylvania Trails Annual Report. Million To Support 10 ATV, Snowmobile Trail And Facility Projects; New Applications Due Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

On April 14, the Lancaster Conservancy announced plans to acquire over 300 beautiful and forested acres along the Susquehanna River in York County, protecting old growth forests, important plants and wildlife, and outlooks with stunning views, as well as the viewshed from Lancaster County’s Chickies Rock County Park, Marietta, and Route 30.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. Click Here to see more photos accompanying this article.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are hosting the 2023 Watershed Forestry Summit on June 13-15 ! Attendees come away inspired and empowered by the knowledge, connections, and stories shared at this conference.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, the need for action on behalf of people and nature has never been more urgent. Thanks to you, The Nature Conservancy in Washington is focused on tackling the twin crises of climate change and loss of biodiversity. Illustration: Erica Sloniker/TNC.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On November 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the agency has added the 2,500-acre Miller Mountain property in Wyoming County, and the property is now included in Pinchot State Forest. Posted: November 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On October 29, the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers released its 2022 Watershed Organization Cumulative Impacts Report during its Statewide Watershed Conference in Altoona. They are active in a variety of activities that enhance and protect our natural resources, which is strengthened through partnerships.

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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 9, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a November 3 virtual Grant Workshop for applications for 2023 recreation and conservation projects from 9:00 a.m. 2023 potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Click Here to register and for more information.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

On July 13, the PA Association of Conservation Districts issued this statement thanking the General Assembly for a $6.8 million increase in funding-- Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts thank the Pennsylvania legislature for supporting conservation districts in the state budget.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Water Quality and Environmental Goals Increasing Workforce Needs For more than eight years, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has been leading an effort to build a network of staff and partners to plant trees along streams and in communities.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.” see the DEP Drought webpage.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) of 2023 was re-introduced in Congress today. The ARA is comprehensive, science-based legislation that covers many topics related to environmental and climate concerns in agriculture, including conservation on both agricultural and pasture land, renewable energy, and food loss and waste.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. Renwand Retires After 27 Years Of Service; Steven Beckman Named Chief Judge; Sarah Clark Added To Board [PaEN] -- National Assn. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

On November 7, the Wildlife Leadership Academy recognized five teen conservation leaders with the Ralph Abele Excellence in Outreach Award which includes a total of $2,500 in college scholarships. In 2017, the award was renamed in honor of Pennsylvania’s conservation leader, Ralph Abele.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Liquid manure doesn’t run off of Greg Strayer’s Cumberland County beef farm and threaten the Conodoguinet Creek any longer, thanks to a new 185,000-gallon storage area made possible with cost-share funds through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). The conservation district received a total of $3.5

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If 2022 was a Rivian with all the bells and whistles, this past year was more a Ford Lightning. And 2023 was a high-water mark in terms of bill introductions, with lawmakers considering upwards of 2,600 bills; scores of them covered climate change, energy, and environment-related topics.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

21 [PaEN] -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 21 PA Bulletin a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

This week, the 2022 Washington state legislative session concluded, with a few notable achievements for the environment in our state. Climate-smart agriculture holds incredible potential to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions while supporting farmers and ranchers, critical on-the-ground conservation partners.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

On September 26, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department is accepting letters of interest and resumes for two voluntary positions that will be opening on the 2023 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. “We

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