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

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 15, following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Department of Environmental Protection declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. see the DEP Drought webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Senate and House Appropriations Committees have released their 2022 state budget hearing schedule. The House Appropriations Committee hearings will be held on the House Floor. Click Here to watch live. Click Here to watch live. Related Article: -- Going, Going, Gone.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The deadline for applications is December 31. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 13, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by conservation partners at Welsh Vista Farms in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County to highlight Wolf Administration investments facilitating on-farm and community conservation management. Lancaster County Conservation District has committed more than $1.6

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

One of the biggest challenges to local forest health discussed at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s September 24 event will be invasive plants. Invasive plants can completely change the character of a forest, making it less desirable for wildlife, and less able to protect the quality of nearby streams.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

The scholarships were sponsored by Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts and Shell Oil. Click Here to see photos of the 2022 winning teams ! The Station testing was held in-person at Camp Mount Luther on May 25th, 2022. The 2022 current environmental issue focused on “Waste to Resources.”

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

On October 12, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA announced nearly $300,000 has been awarded to four Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) projects in Pennsylvania. The selected CIG projects in Pennsylvania for fiscal year 2022 include: -- Water Science Institute $75,000, Legacy Sediment 3.0:

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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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2022

The French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust partnered with property owner Robert Berry to forever preserve 71.6 acres in Charlestown Township, northern Chester County, through a conservation easement. acres of soils considered to be “Prime Agricultural Soils” by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On October 18, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn encouraged Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2022 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2022. Nominations are due by November 12. Photo: D & H Rail Trail.)

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The York County Conservation District (YCCD) has adopted a new initiative to improve water quality in local streams, reduce flooding of properties located downslope of new construction activities, and provide for faster plan approvals at the local level. Visit the York County Conservation District website for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2022

By Penn State News The phased plan for how more than 350 acres of Penn State-owned land in the Musser Gap area in State College will be conserved for learning, stewardship, respite and connection was presented to the Centre Region Council of Governments during its general forum meeting on April 25. Reprinted from Penn State News.)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

4 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 4 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of the application period for reimbursements under the Host Municipality Waste Facility Inspectors Program for calendar year 2022. . -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.

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JUNE 20, 2022

.” — Camille Touton, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on drought in the American West. Much more conservation is needed in the next year to keep the basin’s big reservoirs from breaching critical levels. “We By the Numbers. News Briefs.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

On July 31, the National Conservation Foundation announced the Pennsylvania Envirothon Team from Penncrest High School in Delaware County took second place in the International NCF-Envirothon competition in New Brunswick, Canada. In 2022, a team representing Pennsylvania from Penncrest High School placed 10th in the international competition.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1986 and served as Regional Director of the Department of Environmental Protections Northeast Regional Office since 2004. He directed a staff of nearly 200 from six primary programs and worked closely with 11 conservation districts.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Conservation District released a study linking contamination in Pittsburgh’s urban soils to historical air pollution emissions and atmospheric inversions. Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 [PaEN] [Posted: August 16, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin of substantial revisions to the Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards Technical Guidance Document outlining how radon mitigators can install mitigation systems and inviting comments.

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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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National Law Center

MAY 17, 2022

The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: May 17, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 4, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .

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ESA

APRIL 1, 2024

ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. The annual Regional Policy Award honors policymakers from the region in which the Society holds its conference that year.

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National Law Center

JULY 7, 2022

The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 7, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

.” -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 26 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for grants through the Driving PA Forward Initiative's Medium and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Pilot Grant Program.

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National Law Center

MARCH 8, 2022

The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 8, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The deadline is March 24. -- DEP Public Notices - Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities PA Bulletin - October 8, 2022 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 61 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the October 8 PA Bulletin - pages 6363 to 6424.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the September 17 PA Bulletin -- The Department of Environmental Protection issued a public notice on September 17 banning the sale of electronic devices made by Linsay Digital, Azulle Tech, Gigabyte Technology and Evervue USA, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 6009 ). Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

On May 7, environmental, conservation, anglers, and sporting groups from all over Pennsylvania are gathering in Harrisburg to educate state legislators about five key clean water policies during Clean Water Education Day. A Pasa member survey administered in 2022 pointed to three essential barriers: time, money, and know-how.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

In November 2023, conservation and environmental protection leader Deborah Nardone was appointed as the Executive Director of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds. Nardone will play a crucial role as FPW increases its capacity to meet the needs of communities working to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and health.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

On August 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the acquisition of a 5,600-acre parcel of land that will be developed into a motorized recreation area in the Weiser State Forest in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools across Pennsylvania in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts. Posted: September 20, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These nurseries are designed to support the efforts of conservation projects locally and regionally, and have potential to become a focal point for conservation education by serving as prime locations for live stake and native plant workshops for each region.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an opportunity to bid on plugging seven orphan oil and gas wells in Warren County in the January 15 PA Bulletin. Posted: January 14, 2022] PA Environment Digest Click Here for the list. Click Here for the list.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

“As Secretary of Environmental Protection, I will work diligently to bring people together and ensure the Department works efficiently and we effectively serve all Pennsylvanians in pursuit of a safer, healthier future.” PennFuture President and CEO Patrick McDonnell issued this statement in reaction to the nominations-- “Gov.-elect

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Each nursery contains six species of native shrubs that, when mature, will provide branch cuttings to conservation organizations and streamside landowners, thus assuring the material for future efforts to protect more streams and habitats locally.

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