PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 23-- NEW. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch live.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! 2 Pittsburgh Companies Say Yes -- PennLive Letter: Where Did $100 Million In State Conservation Funds Go? -

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

22 In Washington County -- Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA Pennsylvania State Technical Committee Meeting Oct. 22 In Washington County -- Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA Pennsylvania State Technical Committee Meeting Oct. 17 -- Williamsport Sun: Oct. 22 , 1:00 p.m. 22 , 1:00 p.m.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

Another unacknowledged issue is that data centers can require millions of gallons of water a day for cooling. The facility will be cooled by air, not water, and it will contain lithium-ion battery backups, but it will also have 72 diesel generators for emergencies. Our lawmakers ignore that observation at our peril. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- PennLive Letter: Where Did $100 Million In State Conservation Funds Go? - 2 Pittsburgh Companies Say Yes -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Families Left With Unanswered Questions After Natural Gas Leak Complaints From 70 Homes -- WPXI: Small Natural Gas Leaks Found In More Than 30 Homes In Cranberry Twp., Million Payment For American Zinc & Chemical Site Natural Resource Damage In Washington County; Invites Comments On Settlement [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $3.4

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

On June 27, public interest groups led by the Natural Resources Defense Council announced they have legally challenged the US Department of Energy’s mandate to keep the Eddystone Generating Station open past its planned closing by filing a request for a rehearing.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On October 17, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fourth Fall Foliage Report saying consistently cold nights and cool days have spurred a very colorful change in Penn’s Woods! Bright color can be found from the southern Poconos though the middle and southern Appalachians.

Cooling

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 14, 2024

Premier Doug Ford has forced Ontario’s 36 Conservation Areas to set the table for a province-wide land buffet for developers. By December 31, 2024, Conservation Areas must create an inventory of “land which is suitable for the purposes of housing and housing infrastructure” for disposal as surplus lands.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2023

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio – April 24, 2023 A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner. The shade from trees cools the water which is becoming more critical as climate change is warming lakes and streams.

Natural Resources

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Google officials say their data centers need more water to cool the equipment, but neither the city nor Google will say exactly how much more. Randy Claramunt is a biologist with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources told Circle of Blue that it has been taking a slow approach.

2021

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2024. Find out what your county conservation district is doing and the services they offer.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The issue has begun changing minds about climate change among recreational fishermen, a demographic that leans politically conservative. Healthy trout is indicative that the whole system is healthy,” said Randy Claramount, a biologist with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. Click Here to see more photos accompanying this article.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 7, 2025

Last January, the state used some American Rescue Plan Act money to conserve, acquire or restore some small wetland areas in targeted regions in an effort administered by Ducks Unlimited. The state often goes through third-party partners such as local conservation districts. Connor Gluck is a Field and Lab Research Technician.

Cooling

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is perhaps the single most ready-made tool for farmers to voluntarily tackle climate change. CSP’s Approach to Conservation Farmers and ranchers are important managers of our shared air, water, and soil resources, and CSP recognizes and rewards this critical role.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

On March 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Planting trees helps the planet -- and helps people.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

On February 16, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will hold a February 29 public information meeting to unveil the initial conceptual ecological restoration and site improvement considerations for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in York County. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.,

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

-- Quality Industrial Coatings Receives National Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Stewards In York County Recognize Betsy Leppo, Western PA Conservancy, Gifford Pinchot State Park Staff As 2023 Outstanding Partners For Work On Vernal Pools [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace Partners To Protect Watersheds (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

On October 6, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its second Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing four counties are already at their peak of color-- McKean, Potter, Susquehanna and Wayne counties. Spotty but vibrant color can be found from the Alleghenies to the Pocono Plateau.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2021

On October 28, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Fall Foliage Report that gives a preview of next week’s leaf viewing.

Cooling

Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Whether we’re turning down the AC to cool off, or turning up the heat to get cozy, we use a lot of energy. When we consume less power, we reduce the amount of released toxic fumes in the air, conserve the earth’s natural resources and help protect ecosystems from destruction. According to the U.S.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The women were recognized for their conservation work and community building in under-represented portions of their cities. Urban trees provide cooling shade and windbreaks that reduce energy costs in all seasons, provide noise buffers for quieter neighborhoods, and reduce air pollution that improves air quality.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

On April 19, the Natural Lands announced the addition of 373 acres to its Bear Creek Preserve in Luzerne County bringing the preserve size to 3,938. These cool, clear streams support aquatic life and help contribute to safe drinking water for everyone in the watershed. Click Here to support their activities.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 11, the Sand County Foundation announced Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm in Hellam, York County is the 2022 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Flinchbaugh Farm When it comes to conservation and commerce, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm is an agricultural showcase.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 8, 2023

More than a year later , this once-in-a-generation investment approximately doubled the funding available for the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) core conservation programs. Keeping nitrous oxide out of the atmosphere is not the only conservation contribution of practices like these, though.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Toxic Substances Control Act

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

-- DEP Notice Of Additional Public Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Companies And Projects Finally Revealed : ‘The Cloak Has Been Removed’ [ ARCH2 Presentation ] [ ARCH2 website ] -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: RGGI Is About Climate Change, But Also About Environmental (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an investment of $11.8 Visit DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) webpage for more information. The next ATV/Snowmobile grant round will open February 1 and close March 31.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2022

Representatives from The Adams County Office of Planning and Development , the Watershed Alliance of Adams County , Adams County Trout Unlimited , the Fish and Boat Commission, and the Land Conservancy of Adams County were there. He informed them that the Cooperative intended to sell some land in Butler Township.

Conservation

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Environmentalists have successfully advocated for low fixed charges on the basis of conservation. The idea is that a volumetric rate based on marginal costs may be more economically efficient, but could create a price signal too weak to incentivize conservation, another important goal.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5341 ) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wild Resource Conservation Program published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin it will hold a hearing October 11 on grant applications submitted for FY 2023-24 funding. Frederick St., The deadline for applications is March 22.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will start accepting applications for ATV and Snowmobile Project Grants starting August 1. 9 Trail Challenge 25K Run/Hike In The Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape [PaEN] -- Keystone Trails Assn. The deadline for applications is September 29. Hosts Sept.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On October 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined Knouse Foods Cooperative officials, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay , and a host of partners for the kickoff of a streamside forest buffer planting at the fruit grower owned cooperative operations in Biglerville, Adams County.

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