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Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Lancaster Gets Early Earth Day Gift: 100 Trees Planted At Dar Corporation Property

PA Environment Daily

Lancaster received an early Earth Day gift of 100 new trees during the weekend. Dr. Ismat received a 2022 Mira Lloyd Dock Partnership Diversity Award from the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership for her conservation and Environmental Justice work in under-represented portions of her community.

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Earth Day: Water At Risk: 'Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness' - Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment

PA Environment Daily

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” Volunteer organizations like Brodhead Watershed Association and Pocono Heritage Land Trust stand up for the environment every day — but there’s only so much they can do. And happy Earth Day!

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Media Advisory: Over Earth Day Weekend, community groups across the province are gathering to protect Ontario’s Environment

Enviromental Defense

Protecting and Expanding Conservation Areas. Strengthening Gravel Mining Regulations. The full list of events currently confirmed are below by type, including rallies, general Earth Day events, nature walks and community clean-ups: Rallies to Cancel Highways, Stop Sprawl and Demand Action on Climate Change.

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Penn State Extension: Can You Tell If A Stream Is Healthy? Meet The Stream Doctors With Science U

PA Environment Daily

Additionally, they play a vital role in regulating local climates and mitigating the impacts of flooding by absorbing excess water. Written by Brad Kunsman, Extension Ag Conservation Educator, and Jennifer Fetter, Director, Center for Agriculture Conservation Assistance Training.)

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68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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April 29 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

18-20 In WV Registration Open For Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Level 1 Certification Training Beginning July 30 Join Master Watershed Stewards In Lancaster County For June 13 Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour A Dozen Nonprofit, Agency, Municipal Environmental Experts Team Up To Tackle Stormwater Runoff In The Lake Erie Watershed Dept. /DEP

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

John’s professional conservation resume is vast, with many great projects and efforts to improve the local environment being done and led by him over the past couple of decades. John has led numerous efforts that have had direct results in conserving natural resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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