PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

He is happy to roll up his sleeves to take on conservation projects throughout Monroe County. The association and Master Watershed Stewards provided the necessary labor for the project beginning in spring 2023. This time, northern white-cedar logs were sourced from Maine for the project.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In 2023, the Ohio River was named the 2nd most endangered river in the country, and it is the largest body of water in the United States that does not receive any dedicated federal funding for clean-up. The Allegheny and Monongahela river watersheds in Western Pennsylvania are the headwaters of the Ohio River. Click Here for text of the bill.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 4, 2023

This legislation covers everything from crop insurance to conservation to forestry to nutrition , so over the past few months I’ve been learning a lot! UCS is working to ensure that the next food and farm bill will reflect the impact of key issues such as racial equity, climate, conservation, and nutrition.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We’ve compiled all the insights about oil and gas lobbying in 2023 in a new report Big Oil’s Big Year: A Summary of Big Oil’s 2023 Federal Lobbying. We’ve compiled all the insights about oil and gas lobbying in 2023 in a new report Big Oil’s Big Year: A Summary of Big Oil’s 2023 Federal Lobbying. I’m glad you asked!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kober This profile was first published on the PA Conservation Heritage website-- William (Bill) C. Do It Right” Through Bill’s long conservation career in the private and public sectors, he promoted the philosophy of “Do it right, right for the best use of the natural resource while protecting the environment.” By Wayne W.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

WeConservePA released the 2023 Conserved Land Census which shows 187,626 acres of land have been conserved in Pennsylvania between 2014 to 2023-- an average of 51 acres a day. 42,936 acres were conserved through land acquisition and 68,228 acres conserved through 920 easements. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The PA Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024 Natural Resource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 2, 2023

Carl Ganter an Explorers Club Fellow in recognition of his contributions to understanding and conserving the world’s fresh water. Carl Ganter a Fellow, Recognizing Contributions to Freshwater Research, Conservation and Journalism appeared first on Circle of Blue. ” The post Explorers Club Names J.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension invites conservation professionals across the Commonwealth to participate in 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week, happening March 1721, 2025. To support this effort, CACAT is sponsoring a book for up to 50 conservation district staff members.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But summer 2023 was when the climate crisis got real for a lot of people. At nearly $20 billion over five years, it’s the largest investment in conservation on farms since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and it’s focused on helping farmers shift the ways they manage their land in order to better adapt to our new climate reality.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2025

On April 29, following an extensive study period, with a series of public outreach meetings and community engagement efforts, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the release of the final report of the Brandywine Flood Study. Click Here to view the Brandywine Flood Study report.

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 22, 2023

Ocean Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest has ended, and it’s safe to say that this was our best yet. We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Photo Contest winners! Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As another year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the incredible progress Ocean Conservancy has made in 2023 towards a healthy, resilient ocean future. For better or worse, this is the nature of ocean conservation work—sometimes we hit roadblocks, but it’s a reminder of why this work is so critically important.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Other Extension Articles -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award -- Get Your Passport To PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Ag Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Related Articles: -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Ag Conservation Professionals!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Western PA Conservancy hosts a March 11 webinar featuring five women talking about careers in conservation and preservation as part of the International Women and Girls In Science Day celebration starting at Noon. As a Latrobe native, she has a deep love and appreciation for the Laurel Highlands and its history.

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 8, 2024

Farmers also need expanded support to access conservation programs through on-the-ground technical assistance, including specialized support for grass-based production and underserved producers. Conservation Technical Assistance Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) is the backbone of NRCS’ conservation programs.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

February 21, 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, February 21, 2023: Proposed Wisconsin State Budget Includes Funding for Oneida Nation Wetlands Restoration appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

The report details how state agencies and conservation groups are preserving and reconnecting wildlife habitats in Pennsylvania using a wide variety of innovative strategies including engineered crossings, travel corridors and habitat stepping stones. Read more here.] Click Here for a copy of the report. Photo: Wildlife crossing under I-99.)

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The Applied Ecologist

MARCH 29, 2024

Shortlisted for the Chico Mendes Prize 2023 In this blog post, author Molly Mitchell describe her team’s Practice Insights article which demonstrates the value of using multiple models and data to inform marsh management, conservation and restoration practices.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 12, 2024

First, all the conservatives on the Court say they are textualists. Argument #3: The Court should narrow the scope of NEPA case because it was passed before the enactment of a bevy of other environmental statutes like the Clean Air Act. This is a weird argument for two reasons.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

– to show how farm bill proposals threatened to undermine successful climate investments by shifting funds away from popular conservation programs and climate-focused practices. Will the House Farm Bill Pull the Rug Out from Under Them? We organized multiple Weeks of Action to mobilize grassroots support.

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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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HumanNature

MARCH 3, 2025

Pollinators are vital to food security, ecosystem health, and biodiversity, making their conservation a national priority. Department of Agricultures Conservation Reserve Program -Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the largest land-based restoration programs in the US [2].

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Photo credit: USDA EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). What is the Conservation Stewardship Program? billion for CSP.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Recent research shows that 97% of tailings spills between 2014-2023 went uninspected, despite AER claims of routine inspections. Phillip Meintzer, Conservation Specialist, Alberta Wilderness Association , pmeintzer@abwild.ca Allen Braude, Environmental Defence , media@environmentaldefence.ca

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2024

On July 15, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023 , accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure. ACCD will update the data annually as a critical resource for guiding land management and economic development decisions countywide.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

-- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Anti-Nuke Activists Use 46th Anniversary Of Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Accident To Protest Restart -- Post-Gazette: Anti-Nuke Activists Use 46th Anniversary Of Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Accident To Protest Restart -- PennDOT, DEP, Keep PA Beautiful Invite Public To Be Part Of Pick Up Pennsylvania (..)

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

May 16, 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. Eleven riparian conservation projects in Michigan will receive $1.7 million from the state Department of Natural Resources. Find all the work here.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Our first post in this series explored initial themes from the Census, while this post offers a deeper dive into conservation practices. A Mixed But Positive Picture The 2022 Agricultural Census paints a mixed but generally positive picture of conservation. Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part blog series.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

But those that stand out the most are the first-ever authorizations of the USDA Climate Hubs and the Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network, expansion of agroforestry initiatives, expansion of the USDA’s conservation programs, and grants to states and Tribal governments interested in implementing soil health management programs.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 28, 2024

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Champions of managed grazing are celebrating USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) call for applications for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Cattle graze in a field outside of Walcott, Iowa,2017. Speakers will be announced. Join the webinar here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 28-May 4, 2024 has been declared “Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. Shambaugh, Executive Director of the PA Association of Conservation Districts. That deserves to be celebrated!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Shell Falcon Pipeline will pay $300,000 in penalties-- a $25,000 fine to the Department and $275,000 to the Independence Conservancy to support environmental restoration efforts. A similar lawsuit preceded the May 2023 penalty settlement. Read more here. Visit DEP’s Shale Pipeline Company webpage for more information on the pipeline.

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

APRIL 15, 2024

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. This week is the Farm Bill for All Farmers Week of Action: Conservation Not Consolidation. Now is the time to act. Take Action!

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