PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council recently sent a letter to the General Assembly encouraging the allocation of a portion of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funding for Growing Greener III.

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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 property is owned by the Colerain Center for Education, Preservation and the Arts, a 501(c)(3) formed in 2019. Fish and Wildlife with support from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , Trout Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on May 24 to hear presentations on a revised DCNR Climate Action Plan , the Cultural and Historical Resources Program and other updates from the agency. Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 28, 2024

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Champions of managed grazing are celebrating USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) call for applications for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Speakers will be announced. Co-sponsored by Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Join the webinar here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks December Environmental Education newsletter is full of winter and holiday educational activities! -- Winter & Holiday Teaching Ideas, Lessons & Free Stuff! 5 -- In-Person & Virtual Educator Professional Development Workshops -- Explore The Outdoors On First Day Hikes! [New 14 to Jan.

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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. 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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the North Branch Land Trust’s 2024 Outdoor Educator Bootcamp sponsored by DiscoverNEPA. Ellen Ferretti, North Branch Land Trust’s Executive Director says, “North Branch Land Trust is thrilled to bring together our region’s outdoor educators with the support of DiscoverNEPA and PA DCNR.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2024

On May 16, officials from the Departments of Health, Conservation and Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection announced 29 student winners of the 2024 “Protect. A key way to help Pennsylvanians enjoy the outdoors but remain safe is through education and personal protective equipment.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) has announced the addition of a spring session of the Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) Certificate Program. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate Program. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. The program is set to begin August 29, 2022, and ends December 16, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On September 12, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust announced the launch of their new volunteer program-- the French & Pickering Conservation Corps. Conservation Corps volunteers will participate in a variety of preservation, restoration, and conservation projects throughout the Thomas P.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Penn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free, in-person workshops aimed at enhancing water education from April 23 to May 16. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn about many other educational opportunities.

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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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Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2023

As environmental degradation and climate change intensify, society increasingly turns to digital technologies to live more sustainably and protect biodiversity and other natural resources, such as land, water, and energy. SMART is a digital platform for data collection, storage, and analysis within conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She understood the connection between community and conservation early on, maybe because she was close to Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay, but she was right and was very much ahead of her time," Dunn posited. Elected officials are only as good as the citizens that elect them and pressure them," she said.

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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. CBLP course attendees may earn continuing education credits from numerous professional organizations- check out our website for the full list. Click Here for all the details.

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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 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. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties and some educational institutions. Applications are due September 29.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2023

The Armstrong Conservation District Board of Directors will be accepting applications for the full-time position of Resource Conservationist until May 31, 2023 or until the position is filled. For information on jobs available in other county conservation districts, visit the PACD Jobs webpage.

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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

JANUARY 9, 2024

TreeKeeper is a free mapping and inventory tool now available from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to any community in Pennsylvania. Visit the Penn State Extension website for more information on a wide variety of natural resources, environmental, agriculture and energy educational opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 19, the Allegheny Land Trust announced the conservation of 90 acres of woodlands in Collier Township and 24 acres of green space in Ross Township, Allegheny County. Conservation’s significant role in improving water quality and mitigating flooding is underscored by the Pittsburgh region’s most recent stormwater incidents.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Applications are due April 27.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

Wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania is a true success story. The Game Commission has just released Pennsylvania's Wildlife Conservation History by author and educator Joe Kosack. The book covers wildlife and its conservation from the outset of European colonization to the 21st century.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

The latest Penn State Extension Ag Conservation Currents newsletter features the latest information on farm conservation. Click Here for before and after photos of farm conservation improvements on the Kitz Farm. Funding for the program is provided through local conservation districts. Click Here to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

On October 16, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pennsylvania announced funding for landowners interested in restoring, enhancing, and protecting agricultural land and wetlands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

The state Board of Education published notice in the June 5 PA Bulletin asking for comment on proposed education standards that eliminate the current Environment, Ecology and Agriculture Education Standards in K-12 education. Pennsylvania a leader in education. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On November 29, The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware announced it has purchased 78 acres located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the U.S. OSI congratulates our partners at The Nature Conservancy for this conservation achievement.”

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

To support the NWTF’s mission, the state board budgeted $166,770 for conservation projects and $158,810 for hunting heritage-related projects. “I Also included are other various outreach-education events, chapter and state scholarships and support for numerous youth shooting sports teams.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

On July 19, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts recognized conservationists from across the state at their annual conference in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners work tirelessly to ensure we have enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2022

Wolf includes a significant new bipartisan investment in conservation, outdoor recreation, clean water and preservation. For more than 30 years, we've been walking the dogs, taking family hikes and bike rides, and even participating in a few educational visits--all have created cherished memories.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools across Pennsylvania in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Brandywine Conservancy is pleased to announce the launch of the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s Mini Grant Program for 2023-2024. All projects, related costs and funding must conform to the guidelines of DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnership Program.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

On August 6, the Wildlife Leadership Academy and the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association announced the creation of the Youth Fly Fishing Educational Training Program for 2024 called Stepping Stones. WLA currently hosts summer field schools that focus on wildlife/fisheries biology and conservation as well as leadership skills development.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Montgomery County-based Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is set to host more science mini-camps and single-day adventures throughout the rest of the summer on the Conservancy’s brand new “Floating Classroom” at Green Lane Park. Single-Day Floating Adventures will be held Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and grants are awarded on a competitive basis. River sojourns offer a different point of view on some of Pennsylvania’s treasured landscapes and historic and cultural assets.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

On April 19, the Brandywine Conservancy is excited to launch a new Climate Resiliency Initiative to help local municipalities and landowners proactively address climate change in their communities. We're thankful for the expert guidance the Conservancy has provided in this endeavor.” President of Malvern Borough Council. "In

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