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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients Of 2024 Student Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

in Wildlife & Fisheries Science and a minor in Biology & Forest Ecosystems. in Wildlife & Fisheries Science and a minor in Biology & Forest Ecosystems. Samantha has taught environmental education, she has also assisted in bird banding, turtle telemetry and salamander surveys.

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Original Student 'Hellbender Defenders' Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary Of PA's Official State Amphibian And Clean Water Ambassador

PA Environment Daily

The former Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Student Leadership Council (SLC ) members are working toward master’s degrees in Environmental Education, Wildlife Science or Conservation Biology, and studying Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation Leadership. Army and plans to apply to law school in the fall.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners

PA Environment Daily

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The PAEE annual awards play a vital role in the environmental education community in Pennsylvania by providing a platform for educators to acknowledge and honor each other's contributions.

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Stroud Water Research Center Update: Scaling Up Outreach To Farmers, Landowners To Improve Water Quality

PA Environment Daily

Amanda Garzio-Hadzick, the Shepherd Leading Water Protectors As a child, Amanda Garzio-Hadzick learned the value of environmental sustainability by exploring the outdoors, camping, fishing, and growing food against the backdrop of northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal industry. and much more!

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Reflections on Black History Month—and the Present for Black Scientists

Union of Concerned Scientists

As a Black scientist, it’s especially important to me to acknowledge and celebrate Black scientists and activists who made major contributions to all fields of science despite the barriers of systemic and structural racism. Black History Month, for me, has always been a time to celebrate Black people, and our contributions to society.

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Guest Essay: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards

PA Environment Daily

Most of my spare time was spent in the creek behind my house in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, flipping stones and logs to find salamanders after school. My first exposure to these ideas occurred in 8th grade science at Eagle View Middle School after I learned about the Chesapeake Bay and the problems surrounding it.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Awards Environmental Science Scholarships To Molly Hoffman And Megan Kownurko

PA Environment Daily

On August 16, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announced the award of college scholarships to Molly Hoffman - Pinchot Scholarship-- and Megan Kownurko - Goddard Scholarship. GPA, triple-majoring in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, and Spanish. Herron Award and Eisenhower Scholar.