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Fresh, May 16, 2023: New Wisconsin Law Aims to Protect Watersheds From Farm Runoff

Circle of Blue

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.

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Fresh, June 13, 2023: Bid to Fund Invasive Carp Barrier Falls Short in Minnesota’s State Legislature

Circle of Blue

June 13, 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. A decision to allow a relief sewer, which would drain raw waste into the Detroit River during rainstorms, is being met with pushback. “If

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Allegheny County Conservation District Now Accepting Applications For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Grants; Your County Is Too

PA Environment Daily

The Allegheny County Conservation District announced $830,000 in grants available to farms to prevent pollution in Allegheny County over the next three years. This new investment in agriculture ensures the future sustainability of farms and healthy water resources in Allegheny County. Posted: April 17, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities

Circle of Blue

May 30, 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. Permit holders are required to report their annual water use to the state Department of Natural Resources. I’m begging the band to just act.

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The GIANT Company, Keep PA Beautiful Award 23 Healing The Planet Grants To Support Food Waste Prevention, Reduction, Recovery Projects

PA Environment Daily

On June 16, The GIANT Company in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , announced the award of $300,000 to 23 recipients of its 2023 Healing the Planet Grant Program. The grants support projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area.

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Release: NSAC Praises Introduction of the Supporting Urban & Innovative Farming Act of 2023 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Praises Introduction of the Supporting Urban & Innovative Farming Act of 2023 Washington, DC, July 26, 2023 – Today, Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ed Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Supporting Urban & Innovative Farming Act.

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DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation

PA Environment Daily

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.” see the DEP Drought webpage.