PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The second deadline for USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in Pennsylvania is March 1, 2024. It is the largest conservation program in the United States that helps land managers enhance natural resources and improve their business operations.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 29, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure. ACCD envisions these resources as pivotal tools for guiding natural resource and land management, as well as economic development decisions countywide.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The ClearWater Conservancy recently finalized an agreement to permanently conserve a 9.85-acre The landowners sought a conservation easement on the property to highlight and preserve the historic and environmental attributes of the site. Visit the ClearWater Conservancy website for more information on land conservation.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The funding opportunities listed below are broken down into three categories: Research and Education Local Food (including urban and rural-focused programs) and Nutrition Climate, Conservation, and Energy The Requests for Applications (RFA) in this post are organized by category and then by application date, from earliest deadline to furthest out.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) , as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2024. The application period will open January 1st, and the deadline for students to apply is March 31, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently Gover earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. The latest Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension highlights lots of upcoming learning opportunities. Click Here to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

On Earth Day Weekend April 20, ClearWater Conservancy , Centre County Refuse and Recycling Authority , and the Spring Creek Watershed MS4 Partnership hosted the 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day, and it was a huge success! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to start voting online December 6 for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state. Click Here to learn more about each river.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

On May 7, environmental, conservation, anglers, and sporting groups from all over Pennsylvania are gathering in Harrisburg to educate state legislators about five key clean water policies during Clean Water Education Day. Farmers who adopt conservation practices are investing substantial resources into our collective well-being.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2024

The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation has selected five students as recipients of their 2024 annual student scholarships-- Samantha Bryn (Northampton County); Terra Haines (Clearfield County); Grace Miller (Centre County); Brooke Phillips (Penn State Student); and Karter Witmer (Tioga County). Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

On January 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the PA Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) on Monday announced that the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2024 River of the Year. “We

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will begin accepting Community Conservation Partnership Grant applications on January 16. On-Demand 2024 Grant Workshop DCNR has available an on-demand 2024 Grant Workshop providing an overview of the 2024 grant program, priorities and the grant application process.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Clarion County Forest Stewardship Committee , DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Western University-Clarion will host the 2024 Woodland Owners Conference on February 10 in Clarion. 1 [PaEN] [Posted: January 16, 2024] PA Environment Digest 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

On August 31, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the launch of Round 4 of the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s Mini-Grant Program for 2023-2024. All projects, related costs and funding must conform to the guidelines of the DCNR Community Conservation Partnership Program. Applications are due September 29.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On November 7, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced they have been awarded a $179,800 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to support the 2024 Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Mini Grant Program.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District is hosting its bi-annual free soil lead screening from April 3rd to 7th. Through soil screening and site visits, we provide essential knowledge and practical support for projects, cultivating healthier communities from the ground up,” said Hayly Hoch, Natural Resources Outreach Educator.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. Guise, the Agriculture Education Teacher, made the connection with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and began implementing the Eels in the Classroom program in her Wildlife Management and Natural Resource Management courses.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will provide funding for landscape professionals working in Pennsylvania. Posted: April 25, 2024] PA Environment Digest Discounts are available for companies sending three or more employees to Level 1, and scholarship opportunities can be found on our website.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

The PA Environmental Council is now accepting applications for Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants for projects in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties. The DCNR funding is provided through the Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP’s latest Chesapeake Bay newsletter highlights conservation district highlights from 2023, updates on grants awarded and coming up, county clean water plan accomplishments and much more. Conservation Districts Highlights 2023 Activities The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. , Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

On January 8, the Northcentral PA Conservancy highlighted a recent partnership with a Columbia County sportsman to preserve 64 acres in Briar Creek Township. A true sportsman understands and champions conservation. In fact, hunters have been some of the conservation movement’s biggest advocates since the beginning.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 17, 2023

Identify replacement land or an interest in land in comparable location that is of equal or greater natural resource value and acreage and monetary value, as determined by an independent appraisal. PLPA also requires that regulations be enacted under the PLPA no later than August 17, 2024.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 25, 2024

“The Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act provides common-sense, straightforward support for high-impact perennial practices through Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) conservation programs.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 19, 2023

Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced awards for 49 new projects under the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) , offering technical assistance to promote the planning and implementation of conservation grazing practices.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold an online Recreation and Conservation Grants Workshop from 9:00 a.m. This free workshop will help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

On March 13, nearly 60 members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed met with their members of Congress to urge support for the protection, restoration, and conservation of the Delaware River Watershed. million in match, for a total conservation impact of $134.3 million in funding to 195 projects, which generated $79.2

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On February 2, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced State Conservation Commission approved the allocation of $3.0 million to be granted to four organizations under the framework of the Conservation Excellence Grant Program. program in Franklin County.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

On December 5, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust ­­­­$159,700­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­of grant funding to develop a program for lawn conversion and streamside tree planting on properties permanently protected by the Trust.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

On March 6, Elizabeth Crisfield of Harris Township, a conservation scientist for more than 20 years, has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Centre County-based ClearWater Conservancy beginning May 1, 2024. "I I am so honored and excited to be joining the staff of ClearWater Conservancy,” Elizabeth said.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On January 31, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the Trails at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest , Warren County has been named Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Centre County to see first-hand the positive impact ClearWater Conservancy is having on local and downstream water quality. Every mile of stream restored, every bank stabilized, and every riparian buffer planted makes a difference.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 14, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will host nearly 60 guided hikes in 43 state parks and two forest districts on New Year’s Day, as part of the nationwide “First Day Hike” efforts. Some hikes can be longer depending on the park and its terrain.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Photo credit: Mark Anson On August 31, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs bring a wide range of partners to the table to support innovation.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. This is an important and worthwhile opportunity to get people to take care of our local watersheds,” said Donnan Stoicovy, Interim Executive Director at ClearWater Conservancy.

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