PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

Cindy Dunn Cindy Dunn has served in the position of Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources since the beginning of the Wolf Administration in 2015. Click Here for her bio. PennFuture President and CEO Patrick McDonnell issued this statement in reaction to the nominations-- “Gov.-elect

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On October 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has developed guidance for landowners, developers, planners and local officials who are considering building grid-scale solar installations. 3-7 [PaEN] [Posted: October 3, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3, Business Meeting March 17 DEP: Public Urged To Take Precautions - Deer Tick Virus (DTV) Detected At High Levels In Clearfield County Park PA Resources Council Invites Municipalities In Western PA To Host Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program DEP Invests Over $2.7 24 Manada Conservancy Hosts Feb. 24 Manada Conservancy Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2021

10 - How Federal Clean Energy Policies May Expand PA’s Solar Future. 5 [PaEN] -- Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center, Partners Host Dec. 20 Webinar: Conserve Energy & Reduce Costs With Duquesne Light Company's Business Solutions Rebate Program. 6:30 p.m. -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Dec. 14 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2022

Pennsylvania’s economy, health and safety, and quality of life are dependent on the careful stewardship of our natural resources. The commonwealth is leading by example to ensure that energy conservation and sustainability are integrated into all state agency operations.” Posted: April 15, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. Of Agriculture Preserves 1,999 Acres Of Farmland On 21 Farms In 13 Counties DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct. 26 Plants Rule! 7-8, Webinars Nov.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 14, 2022

June 14, 2022. A Wisconsin judge delays enforcing an April decision that would limit the state’s power to clean up pollution. A controversial mine in Minnesota challenges the possibility of a “just transition” to clean energy. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Your December 2022 report [on conventional well drilling ] outlined a practice among the conventional drillers of routinely abandoning their conventional gas wells, failing to report production, spreading of roadside brine. Currently, I'm informed by the oil and gas program, you're down to 171. It cuts it down to 103 days.”

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

On September 22, 2022, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Climate School co-hosted a Climate Week NYC webinar on “Siting Renewables in New York: Ambitious Climate Goals, a New Siting Process, and How It Is Going.” Law §§ 66-p(2)(a), (b). The CLCPA also requires that emissions be reduced 85% from 1990 levels by 2050.

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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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Circle of Blue

APRIL 19, 2022

April 19, 2022. Michigan officials relaunch a $40 million watershed conservation program. A pivotal decision last week brought New York one step closer to achieving its clean energy goals. This is a big win for New York City…It’s a down payment on the renewable energy future we’ve been promised.”. Looking Ahead.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Grace has a passion for wildlife and conservation, which has been solidified through her experiences outside of the classroom, such as study abroad, internships, and volunteer work, which allowed Grace to immerse herself in hands-on wildlife biology activities. GPA, majoring in Wildlife Technology. of eligible Girl Scouts.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2022

trillion package includes funding for a range of energy, transportation, water quality, climate resiliency, conservation, and legacy pollution cleanup projects. Posted: June 9, 2022] PA Environment Digest Policy changes and new studies mandated by the legislation are also noted. Visit PEC’s Audio Room for the latest podcasts.

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APRIL 25, 2021

House Bill 991 responds modifying the definition of “forest mitigation banking” to be the intentional restoration, creation, or qualified conservation of forests undertaken expressly for the purpose of providing credits for afforestation or reforestation requirements with enhanced environmental benefits from future activities. Enforcement.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Portions of the proposed reclaimed areas will be repurposed as two public parking areas to enhance visitor access to multi-purpose recreational trails used for public hunting within the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (PA-DCNR) Moshannon State Forest. The primary project partner is the PA-DCNR.

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JULY 25, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Steven Chester. the Departments of Interior and Energy). In the first decade-plus of this Century, about half of the states actively sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy alternatives to coal. By 2012, 20 to 25 states had developed state climate plans.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Updated Background -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Marsh Creek State Park Once Again Site Of Cleanup Due To Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Chester County -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: Material Leaks Into Tributary Of Marsh Creek State Park At Site Of Mariner East Pipeline Spill In 2020 -- DEP Publishes Final Guidance On Environmental Consideration In (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 In 2021 Without Permits, Stormwater Runoff Controls, Did Not Comply With March 2022 Order -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

Billion - The Value Of Clean Water In Just 3 Watersheds Of The Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape - By Marla Meyer Papernick, PA Environmental Council [PaEN] -- Huntingdon Daily News: Eagle Scout Teams Up To Plant Trees At Camp Anderson -- Pike Conservation District: What Are Harmful Algal Blooms?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

His priority is ensuring Pennsylvania has a comprehensive climate and energy policy plan that will move all of us forward. The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Clean Air Action Fund, Clean Water Action, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund and PennEnvironment all endorsed Shapiro. “We

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 15 PA Resources Council Pittsburgh Reuse Fest Provides Opportunity To Donate Items To Nonprofits For Reuse Register Now For 2022 Pennsylvania Litter Summit Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2022

1 PA Conservation Districts Assn. 1 PA Conservation Districts Assn. Keep PA Beautiful's Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative; In 2021 60,505 Volunteers Cleaned Up 2.2 Keep PA Beautiful's Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative; In 2021 60,505 Volunteers Cleaned Up 2.2

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 20, 2022] PA Environment Digest House To Take Up Bill Exempting Conventional Oil & Gas Wells From Plugging Bonds Sticking Taxpayers With $5.1 Billion In Cleanup Liability EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 18 PA Environment Digest 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic WeConservePA Urges General Assembly, Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan. 19 & Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

Key provisions include-- -- Clean Energy Investments: $30 billion for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, geothermal plants and advanced nuclear reactors, including tax credits over 10 years. billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25 billion for the CSP, $1.4 billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 4 PA Environment Digest 85 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Take Action Now!

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

The Great Plains Institute , using data from a 2009 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources report , estimates the state could store about 2.4 Street Introduces Bill To Set A New Clean Energy Standard And Support Carbon Capture To Eliminate All Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Power Plants By 2050 -- Why Carbon Capture?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

20 Webinar On DCNR Community Conservation Partnership Grants And Community Forest Projects [PaEN] -- Save The Dates: Forest Health In-Person Briefing, March 12; Virtual Forest Health Briefing, March 14; Forest Snapshot; More! And Karen R. Of Environmental Professionals Host Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters. Wolf To Unleash PA’s Immense Natural Gas Reserves -- Guest Essay: Are We Nuts?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8 21; And Above Ground-- Oct. 17 [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Part II - What Can One Person Do About Climate Change? 21; And Above Ground-- Oct.

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