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Reminder: Nominations Due For 2024 Parks & Forests Foundation Awards Dec. 15

PA Environment Daily

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2024 Annual Parks and Forests Awards which recognize the exemplary programs, services, staff, and volunteers that have made a positive impact on the state’s parks and forests. Nominations are due December 15 and will be announced in May. Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.27.23

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Dammed If You Do, Damned If You Don’t: Who gets scarce water resources from lakes in times of drought?

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In addition, federal laws such as the Endangered Species Act have created federal claims for lake water to sustain threatened plants, animals and, most importantly, fish. Litigation may ensue, particularly if the same set of circumstances are present again in 2024.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Announce 2023 Scholarship Winners

PA Environment Daily

Grace has a passion for wildlife and conservation, which has been solidified through her experiences outside of the classroom, such as study abroad, internships, and volunteer work, which allowed Grace to immerse herself in hands-on wildlife biology activities. Ward Memorial Scholarship, Irvin C. of eligible Girl Scouts.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

ESA

Conservation: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ( S. billion annually to state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies for conservation and the implementation of state wildlife action plans. Federal Register opportunities. This bill provides a combined $1.4

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

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Senate considering annual defense policy bill, which includes authorizes funding for tropical forest and coral reef conservation. Rob Portman (R-OH) reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act through FY 2027 and authorizes $20 million a year for the program. Executive Branch. President Biden designates a new national monument.

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ESA Policy News: November 7, 2022

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USFWS: The agency granted threatened species protections for the Emperor Penguin ( Aptenodytes forsteri ) under the Endangered Species Act. The Emperor Penguin is native to Antarctica and is the world’s tallest and heaviest penguin species. CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. 11, 2022).

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