National Law Center

MAY 17, 2022

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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National Law Center

JUNE 30, 2022

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National Law Center

JULY 7, 2022

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National Law Center

MARCH 8, 2022

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2022

On January 26, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn highlighted the agency‘s 2022 priorities at the first Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting of the year. Read more here.] Clean Water “A key element people need in life is clean water.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Implementation of these new laws will be the true test of that statement, but they provide an exciting starting point. Prior to this new law, the state was required by law to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to at least 40% below the 1990 level by 2030. Climate Change Mitigation.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 14, 2022

June 14, 2022. This is a place where our lax chemical regulations, combined with the fact that we lack good polluter pay laws to hold industry accountable, coupled with the fact that we don’t have enough oversight and testing of agriculture products, is coming to a focal point.”. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor. In context: Who Pays?

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ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. Natural Resources : The House Natural Resources Committee advanced a group of bills of interest at Feb.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 18, 2022

On August 16, 2022, President Biden officially signed the $739 billion spending package known as the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) into. The post Ag & the IRA: Conservation Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

-- Quality Industrial Coatings Receives National Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Stewards In York County Recognize Betsy Leppo, Western PA Conservancy, Gifford Pinchot State Park Staff As 2023 Outstanding Partners For Work On Vernal Pools [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace Partners To Protect Watersheds (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

20 Webinar On DCNR Community Conservation Partnership Grants And Community Forest Projects [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Tree Commission Talks Tree Health In City Of Warren -- Mountain Watershed Assn. In 2021 Without Permits, Stormwater Runoff Controls, Did Not Comply With March 2022 Order -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 10, 2022

In even-numbered years like 2022, lawmakers focus on relatively small budget requests, “fixes” and limited policy proposals. Conservancy forester Kyle Smith takes measurements in the old-growth forest at TNC’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve in southwest Washington. Learn more From THe Conservation Futures COalition.

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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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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this issue: ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. Glenn Youngkin (R)’s nomination of former EPA administrator to natural resources post. ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) 2022 cohort. International. Scientific Community.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov. 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.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2022

The PA Association of Conservation Districts wrote to members of the General Assembly opposing House Bill 1842 (Zimmerman-R-Lancaster) that redefines water pollution by letting companies decide when to report spills. 2015-011-L ). Read more here. For this reason, we oppose HB 1842 and urge you to vote against the legislation.

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

After the inventory, the agencies will develop policies for climate-smart management and conservation of old-growth forests. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S. The rule takes effect May 20, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The ERA states: 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. Further, the Commonwealth (i.e.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5

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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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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 . That’s because phosphorus applications on farmland have increased since the early years of the century, according to a comprehensive 2022 evaluation by the U.S. The legislature shall provide for the protection of the air, water and other natural resources of the state from pollution, impairment and destruction.”.

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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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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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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Senate committee approves conservation funding bill. By Karl Mathiessen, Zia Weise and Joshua Posaner, PoliticoPro, 4/4/2022. Conservation: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ( S. million annually to states, tribes and territories for wildlife conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

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? 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8 21; And Above Ground-- Oct. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2022

On December 23, the National Association of Conservation Districts applauded Congress for passing a FY2023 federal spending agreement that supports voluntary, locally-led conservation efforts across the country by providing strong funding for critical conservation programs and initiatives. million for the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Considering Multi-Municipal Watershed Study In Allegheny County -- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: 24 PA Trout Streams That Deserve Conservation Status Update -- Pike Conservation District March 21 Contractor’s Workshop , 8:00 a.m.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farmers from across the country discussed firsthand how the IRA has provided much-needed, long-sought federal funding to bolster farmer-led conservation efforts. Conservation can bolster bottom-lines and support farm productivity while protecting and enhancing natural resources.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 7, 2022

With just 3 days to go before Sine Die, the big day by which all laws and budgets must be passed by state legislators, we’re down to the wire to make sure climate and conservation are prioritized during these last few days of session. The bill has passed unanimously in both Chambers, and we look forward to a final vote next week.

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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. With the support of funding from Washington’s new climate emissions reduction law, the Climate Commitment Act , and recent robust federal infrastructure and relief funding, Sen. Marko Liias and Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Million To Help Municipalities, Schools, Businesses Switch To Clean Transportation [PaEN] -- Solar United Neighbors Helping Lancaster Residents Harvest Sunshine With New Solar Co-Op [PaEN] --Pottstown Mercury: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Adds Largest Rooftop Solar Energy Array At Convention Venue -- Republican Herald: Butler Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. Latest On Anaerobic Digesters [PaEN] -- WHYY: PowerCorpsPHL Offers Solar Industry Training Program Focused On Justice-Involved Philadelphians -- PUC Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

billion General Fund budget that retains the $2.865 billion balance in the Rainy Day Fund and includes the previously announced $450 million allocation of federal American Rescue Plan funds for local environmental cleanup, conservation and recreation projects that has bipartisan support in the Senate and House. Wolf proposed a $43.7

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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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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs and build new economic opportunity here in Pennsylvania,” said Denise Coleman, PA State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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