PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On November 25, Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy announced the preservation of the 667-acre Ridge Farm in Jackson and Miller Townships, Huntingdon County. The property is now under a conservation easement with Natural Lands that will forever protect the forest and streams, and the wildlife that call these places home.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The graph below demonstrates the reduced demand peak of lithium when these mineral conservation measures are taken, as well as the declining need for new mining as recycled minerals become available. Implementing strategies that result in better EV efficiency, right-sized range, and reduced VMT will result in savings of 1.5 Dunn et al.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 6, the Sand County Foundation announced Troy Firth, Spartansburg, Crawford County has been selected as the 2024 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award recipient. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present Leopold Conservation Awards to private landowners in 28 states.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For years, we have worked with partners to improve water quality, fish passage, and resilient infrastructure ensuring a healthy future for all, said Heather Taylor-Miesle, Senior Vice President, Conservation, American Rivers. The Allegheny and Monongahela river watersheds in Western Pennsylvania are the headwaters of the Ohio River.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On November 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the investment of $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

NewsClip: -- Republican Herald: Bill Reichart Presented Mayfly Award For His Longtime Work Promoting Clean Water [ PDF of Article ] [Posted: November 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest His overall "level headedness" provides for opportunities for people to iron things out.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 22, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened the latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding for communities across Pennsylvania to fund parks, recreation, land conservation and riparian buffer projects. The deadline to apply is April 2. Click Here for DCNR's announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently announced the protection of 23 acres of land in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County. The land is now a new addition to the Conservancy’s T ryon-Weber Woods Natural Area. This property will be managed as part of the natural area and is located near other conserved lands in the region.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. 12 (In-Person), Dec. Partnership For The Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Kober [PaEN] -- WITF StateImpartPA - Rachel McDevitt: Jimmy Carter Offered Calm To Pennsylvanians After Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Partial Meltdown -- Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to the Izaak Walton League, “one of America’s oldest and most successful conservation organizations:” in general, for a 20 ft driveway all you need is one 12 ounc mug of salt to prevent ice formation! Reprinted from the Pike Conservation District website.) Posted: December 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. This work is about much more than conservation its about stewardship that strengthens communities and enhances our quality of life.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Innovative Programs: The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps In 2016, DCNR introduced the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a program designed to engage young people in outdoor conservation work while providing job training and educational opportunities. The mission of the office is to unite, grow, and strengthen Pennsylvania's outdoor economy.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On October 23, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. The Congressman's support was essential to secure this grant and is greatly appreciated."

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced it is now accepting applications for approximately $215,000 in Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grants. The deadline to apply is December 18. This funding is made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

On December 4, the Federal Highway Administration and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Center for Pollinator Conservation will host an online Pollinator Conservation and Transportation Symposium from 11:00 a.m. Posted: November 18, 2024] PA Environment Digest to 2:00 p.m. Click Here to register and for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is pleased to announce a new Outdoor Ambassador Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. 3 [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 3; 2024 Grant Accomplishments -- DCNR/ PA Environmental Council Host Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

Pennsylvania's Margaret Mead In 2024, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 911 dedicated community volunteers in 42 counties who logged 44,233 volunteer hours across the state. Thank you to the Master Watershed Stewards for all the good they've done in 2024! Do You Want To Be A Watershed Steward?

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million To Settle Lawsuit By Investors Who Claimed EQT Overstated The Benefits Of Its Rice Energy Merger In 2017 -- Marcellus Drilling News: Integrated Lithium Production Plant Coming To PA In 2026 Using Oil & Gas Production Wastewater [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: Avonlea Lithium Corp. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On December 3, College Township announced the award of $300,000 in funding for the development of the ClearWater Community Conservation Center in College Township, Centre County. Adam Brumbaugh, College Township Manager, shared , “We look forward to welcoming Clearwater Conservancy to their new home in College Township.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Fish and Boat Commission is hosting an 8-part 'Mission Mondays' webinar series highlighting its efforts to protect, conserve and enhance Pennsylvania's aquatic resources. At the end of the 2024 boating season, Yellow Perch fishing was as good as it has ever been. The webinars will be held from Noon to 12:30 p.m.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Addressing climate change is a top priority for Ocean Conservancy now more than ever. In August 2024, Chevron began operating a new deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico that could pump oil into the 2050s.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2025

It’s been reported that in 2024 alone, 108 dams in 27 states were torn down–generally for the purpose of environmental restoration. Davis Department of Native American Studies as an Assistant Professor this Fall; and Professor Rob Lusardi , a freshwater research ecologist and conservation biologist at U.C.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The draft 2024 report has an interactive report viewer that allows you to zoom in to your own address to see if the streams near you are impaired and why. Click Here to sign up for Pennsylvania updates (bottom of left column). Click Here to support their work. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

Awardees include county conservation districts, environmental volunteer groups, educational institutions, municipalities, youth groups and a fire department. 28 Conservation Cornerstone Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Through CARAT [PaEN] -- Sen. But there can be a shortage of funding, especially for smaller, volunteer-led groups.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Shared Energy Manager Program Accepting Applications For Energy Assessment, Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation Work With Local Governments, School Districts [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Accepting Applications For G.E.T. Photo: Map of Shared Energy Manager Program participants so far.)

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 11, 2024

75 per cent of Liberal voters, 72 per cent of NDP voters, 37 per cent of Conservative Party voters and 63 per cent of Green Party voters support this type of climate policy. The survey was conducted by Abacus Data with 2,700 Canadians over the age of 18, from November 29 to December 4, 2024. For full polling data, please see here.

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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

MARCH 14, 2025

On March 14, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed a petition for review in the U.S. The Lancaster Conservancy , Chesapeake Bay Foundation , Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association , Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County , and Susquehanna National Heritage Area joined together in this appeal.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

On October 25, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources urged Pennsylvanians to exercise caution when burning outdoors to prevent wildfires. 23 -- DCNR Wildfire Danger Forecast MODERATE For Most Of PA On Oct. 24 -- DCNR Wildfire Forecast More HIGH Risk Areas Friday, Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The draft 2024 report has an interactive report viewer that allows you to zoom in to your own address to see if the streams near you are impaired and why. Visit DEP’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed webpage to learn more about cleaning up rivers and streams in Pennsylvania's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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HumanNature

MARCH 3, 2025

Guest Post by Amy Gill , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Pollinators are vital to food security, ecosystem health, and biodiversity, making their conservation a national priority. The future of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation depends on these efforts. Recognizing this, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing nonessential water use. Public water suppliers may request water conservation measures to ensure reliable delivery of drinking water. Individual public water systems may implement their own conservation measures.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Resource Link: -- Pike Conservation District: Sliding Into Winter! For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and help available to community-based watershed organizations, visit the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers website. Follow them on Facebook.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2025

On June 24, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy announced it has worked with landowners Jim and Cheryl Redmond to complete a conservation easement on their 109-acre property in Lycoming County. For nearly 40 years, Jim and Cheryl have cared for this land with the goal of conserving it for the future.

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