PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

On July 19, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts recognized conservationists from across the state at their annual conference in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners work tirelessly to ensure we have enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2023

By Rachael Marques, PCCD Watershed Specialist During the 2022 surface water sampling season, Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) staff sampled 17 sites for macroinvertebrates and 6 sites for fish throughout Pike County! In 2023, the District aims to continue the monitoring with 10 macroinvertebrate sites and 7 fish sites.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on its intention to renew the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Panther Creek Power Plant located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. ( Read more here. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency, the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and Perdue Farms, announced a new initiative to support conservation practice implementation on poultry farms throughout Pennsylvania. Rather than focusing on improving one aspect of an operation, this project prioritizes full-farm conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for $1 million in Small Business Advantage Grants to support energy efficiency and farm conservation projects. Maximum funding will vary based on project location and environmental impact. 28 [PaEN] [Posted: August 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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

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

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

JANUARY 26, 2024

On January 26, the Department of Environmental Protection announced, after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, that Clinton and Franklin counties will remain in Drought Warning. Varying localized conditions may lead water suppliers or municipalities to ask residents for more stringent conservation actions.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Supplement to the Manure Management For Environmental Protection Guidance covering animal manures and agricultural process wastewater. for a facility proposed in Athens Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

On March 20, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced funds have been made available to help private residents and businesses that received damage during the September 2023 storm. The remaining costs (approximately $293,000) will be provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

formal notice ) Read more here. -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will start accepting applications for ATV and Snowmobile Project Grants starting August 1. The deadline for applications is November 15. The deadline for applications is September 29. formal notice ) Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the September 23 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( in Philadelphia. (

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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. 28 to Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Deadline March 29.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

The hearings for environmental agencies will be held-- -- March 21: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 9:30 a.m. -- March 22: Department of Environmental Protection, 9:30 a.m. -- March 28: Department of Agriculture, 1:00 p.m. Posted: January 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Interested in visiting? You can start at the Auburn Trailhead for a 3 mile roundtrip to the bridge, or be a little more adventurous and start at the Kernsville Dam Recreation Area Trailhead for about a 12 mile roundtrip.

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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. Natural Resources Conservation Service. PaEN] [Posted July 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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. I look forward to seeing these new efforts take off in 2023.”

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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

JANUARY 26, 2024

On January 25, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources began urging forest managers and woodlot owners who are seeking to treat for spongy moth (lymantria dispar dispar) caterpillars this spring to begin planning treatment operations now. For more information, visit DCNR’s Spongy Moth webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 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

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. State Agencies Are Hiring! Click Here to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

On October 17, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced Pennsylvanians are being asked to nominate their favorite trail for the 2024 Trail of the Year. For consideration, a nomination form and supporting documentation must be submitted online by November 10, 2023. “We

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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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

PA Bulletin page 1572-1573 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 18 PA Bulletin of a March 29 informal public conference on the proposed new Strongstown Coal Mine in Pine Township, Indiana County and Blacklick Township, Cambria County. Meetings: -- March 22-- NEW.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

and Pharmacia LLC to resolve claims related to their production of products containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which damaged waterways and other natural resources across Pennsylvania. Posted: September 12, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2023

“A biodiverse native ecosystem provides the natural resources that are essential to our lives, from agricultural food production to outdoor recreation and fishery, timber, and other industries,” said Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin. Using $210,000 from the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

On April 19, the Natural Lands announced the addition of 373 acres to its Bear Creek Preserve in Luzerne County bringing the preserve size to 3,938. These tributaries are designated as “High Quality-Cold Water Fisheries” by the Department of Environmental Protection.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, announced it is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Posted: December 11, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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

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

JANUARY 29, 2024

On January 29, the Department of Health and other agencies invited all first through sixth grade students in Pennsylvania to enter the 2024 Lyme Art Contest by creating a short video or poster focusing on the theme: “Protect. In 2023, nine winners were recognized at a ceremony with representatives from DOH, PDE, and DCNR.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency announced the Delaware Estuary Program will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds to support a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the program as part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance. On April 13, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for Growing Greener Plus , Section 319 Watershed Restoration, Coal Mining Bond Forfeiture, Stormwater Planning Grant until June 23. 25 For DEP Local Federally-Funded Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants [Posted: May 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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