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.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net1 Tel. These incentives will help producers expand their climate stewardship and empower more producers to be leaders of America’s ongoing efforts to build innovative conservation systems.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Two House Bills have been introduced that will enhance the conservation of biodiversity in the state. Native insects are critical to both agricultural and natural systems due to the services they provide. Having a responsible agency would also give a voice to invertebrate conservation and enable better interagency cooperation.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions Washington, DC, May 13, 2025 Yesterday evening, the House Agriculture Committee released its budget reconciliation bill text.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for 2025-26 includes $50 million for the Clean Streams Fund (CSF), which invests in the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). The program is a solution to agriculture’s clean water challenges. It needs long-term, increased investments.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. Organic practices enhance soil health and biodiversity, foster resource regeneration, and help mitigate and build resilience to climate change. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Manada Conservancy wrapped up 2024 with the signing of two conservation easements on eight parcels owned by the Laudenslager Family, marking a grand total of 575 acres that the family has protected with the Conservancy. Visit the Manada Conservancy website to learn more about land conservation.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

On October 25, US Senator Bob Casey announced $40 million in funding to the Department of Agriculture and Land O'Lakes Farmer Cooperative -- $21.2 million-- to implement conservation measure to prevent water quality degradation in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The investments are from the U.S. 6 Hearing, Dec.

Greenhouse

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 Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Conservation

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.

Conservation

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Agriculture, Animals, and AI – Modern Solutions for Age-Old Problems by Scott Scribi When you think of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), folks usually point towards ChatGPT, not agriculture. One thing is for certain, AI plays a large role in the agricultural field, and will only get larger in the future. billion by 2025.

Technology

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2025

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Conservation district staff across Pennsylvania now have access to a new certification system aimed at increasing local capacity to implement agricultural conservation projects. District staff are talented and dedicated.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2025

On March 20, PASA Sustainable Agriculture announced it has signed on to a lawsuit filed yesterday by the Southern Environmental Law Center and Public Rights Project. PASA Sustainable Agriculture cultivates environmentally sound, economically viable, and community-focused farms and food systems.

Climate Change

Circle of Blue

JULY 25, 2025

It now extends through Texas and up through the southern High Plains, where the Ogallala aquifer is depended on for agriculture, and it spreads south, stretching throughout Mexico and into Central America. Research has long established that people take more water from underground when climate-driven heat and drought are at their worst.

Sea Level

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!

Natural Resources

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2025

For many reasons, Californias agricultural regions are in a state of flux. A fundamental land use transition is underway, motivated in part by the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act more than a decade ago and market forces, such as changing crop prices and tariffs, which are currently hitting the agricultural sector hard.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2025

The Conference will have four tracks: Back to Basics; Volunteer; Farm Conservation (New) and Technical. Penn State Extension is proud to sponsor the conference through the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training. Do I need one? of Earth and Environmental Sciences. 27 -- PA iMapInvasives Hosts Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2025

From stream restoration projects that reduce flooding and improve water quality to large conservation easements that protect important habitats, these projects will improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

Conservation

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.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Since the establishment of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production in the 2018 Farm Bill, federal funding has been substantially below its authorized level, limiting the capacity to support this burgeoning sector. Yet, these local efforts are frequently hindered by restrictive policies and inadequate financial backing.”

Carbon Emissions

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.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension was chosen for this recognition due to its outstanding support and partnership with Pennsylvania’s conservation districts. Today, we proudly recognize a few of the outstanding individuals who are making a real difference. Congratulations to all!”

Conservation

HumanNature

MARCH 3, 2025

Pollinators are vital to food security, ecosystem health, and biodiversity, making their conservation a national priority. Department of Agricultures Conservation Reserve Program -Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the largest land-based restoration programs in the US [2].

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

On December 2, Natural Lands announced the conservation of the 14.4-acre Shillelagh Farm consists of both woodland, agricultural fields, and floodplain. The property is now protected by a conservation easement held by Natural Lands, the region’s oldest and largest land conservation nonprofit.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

19 Hearing On Declaring A Water Supply Emergency [PaEN] -- DCNR Prohibits Campfires On State Park, Forest Lands Amid Ongoing Dry Conditions -- Western PA Conservancy Now Accepting Applications For BHE GT&S Watershed Mini-Grants [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

2024

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

Members of Penn State Extension's Water Resources Team, the Agriculture and Environment Center, and the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training recently teamed up for some riparian buffer maintenance and replanting for two of our buffers. Click Here to read more. Click Here to read more. Click Here to read more.

Conservation

HumanNature

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Student in theDepartment of Biology and Graduate Degree Program in Ecology at Colorado State University The human population recently surpassed 8 billion people and is projected to increase to 10 billion over the next Honeybees are commonly managed by beekeepers in agricultural systems. Image courtesy of pexels.com. few decades.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

million for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). Established in 2022, the Clean Streams Fund tackles ways to improve our waters from some agricultural activities, acid mine drainage, and urban/suburban stormwater runoff while encouraging innovative clean water programs. Read more here.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

Chris Canfield , agricultural conservation extension educator, accepted the awards on behalf of the team. Chris Canfield , agricultural conservation extension educator, accepted the awards on behalf of the team. Canfield and Genevieve Christ , agricultural conservation extension educator, oversee content development. “We

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Lebanon Valley Conservancy recently preserved two farms along Fort Swatara Road in Union Township, near Swatara State Park , Fort Indiantown Gap , and within the Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape. At 101 years old, Millie celebrated the conservation of her familys 42-acre farm as a meaningful milestone. View preserved properties.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2025

29 Webinar On Ice Melter Impacts And Reduction Strategy [PaEN] Resource Link: -- Pike Conservation District: Sliding Into Winter! 13 -- Pike Conservation District: Pike/Wayne Counties Contractors Workshop Feb. 13 -- Pike Conservation District: Pike/Wayne Counties Contractors Workshop Feb.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2025

Modern agriculture relies on nitrogen fertilizer but increasingly faces its downsides, including carbon emissions, surface water pollution, and groundwater contamination. The Penn State Extension will hold a February 10 webinar on Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient and Water Pollutan t from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Dock Award is presented by the K10 for conservation and environmental justice work in under-represented communities. PaEN] -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. Read more here.] 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- PA Forestry Assn. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

reservoir conservation releases, aquifer storage and recovery, and coordinated use of surface water and groundwater); -- Demand modification projects (e.g., projects that achieve water conservation, reuse, and/or recycling); and -- Environmental and water quality improvement projects (e.g., 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- PA Forestry Assn.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

Through this project and funding from the Susquehanna Greenway, North Branch Land Trust will work with conservation and community partners to create and install contextual watershed educational signage at Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

Crooks Scholarships From Aquetong Watershed Association -- Warren Times: Warren Conservation District Awards Scholarships To Local Students -- TribLive Editorial: What Are The Limits Of Expression On College Campuses? Of Insurance/DEP Highlight 30 Years Of Underground Petroleum Products Storage Tank Insurance Fund Work; Paid Over $1.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

Youth aged 8 to 12 are invited to join Penn State Extension to Soak up Science and Be a Stream Doctor at Penn States Southeast Agricultural Research Farm in Millheim, Centre County from July 29 to August 1 where they will learn how they can be Stream Doctors. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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