PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Here are 153 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is still accepting applications for the Shared Energy Manager Program to help local governments, authorities and school districts reduce energy costs, consider renewable energy alternatives and implement local climate action plans.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are now accepting applications for internships in Harrisburg and at a variety of locations around Pennsylvania. The deadline to apply is January 13.

Natural Resources

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2025

By removing the environmental assessment requirements, Premier Ford is revealing his government’s pave-it-over approach that prioritizes harmful infrastructure projects over environmental protection. Background information: York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. in Dresden, Ont.

Government

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

The Environmental Council of the States and the Environmental Protection Network reported this week the President's Budget Request issued on May 2 would cut over $1 billion going to states to administer federal pollution control and permitting programs, eliminating 16 of the 19 categorial state grants.

Pollution Control

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Nearly $5 billion in federal grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program is also a source of the influx of clean energy funding. billion in clean energy tax credits as of May 2024. This moment has been nearly two years in the making,” said Endowments President Chris DeCardy.

Clean Energy

Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

by Anna Turns, The Conversation and Patrick Byrne, Liverpool John Moores University The Isle of Man government has said it is fully committed to environmental protection and transparency regarding its Unesco biosphere status despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea.

Government

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

million for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). ACAP provides specific investments to help farmers design and pay for implementing conservation practices like manure storage and tree planting. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and all other Executive Council members must be there as well.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), experienced cuts, my colleagues at Penn State and I spent three years sending sampling kits to residents throughout the Commonwealth helping private well owners test the quality of their water supply free of charge. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

Holds July 30 Training On Managing PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminated Water, Waste In Washington County Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Hosts In-Person Workshops On Identification Of On-Farm Resource Concerns & Implementing Conservation Practices Aug. 6 Hearing, Sept. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

On May 22, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council held its Western Pennsylvania Awards dinner in Pittsburgh to recognize Cynthia Carrow with a Lifetime Achievement Award, the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority and DEP's RISE PA Industrial Decarbonization Program. We salute them and appreciate all of their good work.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2025

On August 1, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the recent purchase of conservation easements on two properties in Southampton Township, Bedford County to permanently protect 725 acres of forestland and habitat for rare species, and provide public access for recreational fishing.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Penn State spearheaded this effort with partners at Pennsylvania’s State Conservation Commission, Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Environmental Protection, as well as Trout Unlimited and others. Most recently, the research center worked with the U.S.

2001

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Annual reporting is a legal requirement under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Fines under CEPA are credited to the Environmental Damages Fund, which are used for purposes related to protecting, conserving or restoring the environment.

Government

Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the Department of Environmental Protection, the city and the surrounding regions are currently in a ‘drought watch.’ The people who are impacted can consider voluntary water conservation efforts — shorter showers, less laundry washing, accepting dry grass yards, opting out of the weekly car wash.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Special guests will include representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and America250PA. “We The Litter Hawk Youth Award program was created with funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. All winners and their families, guardians and teachers are welcome to attend.

2026

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the first round of local Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Drainage Treatment Grants in 2025 on March 3. Eligible applicants include a county or municipality, conservation district, council of government, municipal authority and nonprofit organizations.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Applicants are strongly urged to contact their House and Senate member to make them aware you intend to submit an application for funding under these programs and ask for their endorsement.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2025

On July 28, Keep PA Beautiful announced Westmoreland County Conservation District has been named the 2025 winner of the PA Association of Conservation Districts’ Trash Cleanup Challenge, a spirited, statewide cleanup competition open to all 66 county conservation districts.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Erie County proudly participates in the international coastal cleanup annually.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Unless precipitation trends change in the near term, initial drought management actions are reductions in flow objectives for the main stem Delaware River and out-of-basin diversions to conserve reservoir storage. NYC is not currently diverting water from the Delaware River Basin reservoirs while the repair is being made.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

This cross-section of Pennsylvanians called on their state legislators to pass the package of energy conservation and clean energy policies put forth in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan -- often referred to as the Lightning Plan. The day also included a virtual rally featuring cosponsors of Lighting Plan legislation, including state Sen.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On February 19, the ClearWater Conservancy announced the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel of land along the Beaver Branch watershed in Ferguson and Franklin Townships, finalized on December 16, 2024. The care and attention she has dedicated to the land has been integral to the success of the project.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

Of Environmental Educators Annual Conference March 8-10 In Gettysburg News From PA House & Senate The Feds - New Administration Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events Grants & Awards PA Bulletin Public Notices - July 19 Stories Invited - About PA Environment Digest Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Assn.;

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2025

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” Hess, former Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June 14 to 19. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

Of Conservation Districts’ Trash Cleanup Challenge Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Multi-Municipal Shade Tree Commission Member Donna McCrea Recognized With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award In Allegheny County Coterra Energy Fined $299,000 For Contaminating 13 Private Water Supplies In Lenox Twp., 20, Crawford County; Annual Dinner Sept.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Million In CY 2024 Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Fees To Communities, Statewide Programs; $15 Million Less Than Last Year Penn State Extension Hosts Aug.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

Envirothon History The first-ever Envirothon competition was created in Pennsylvania in 1979 by the Fulton, Luzerne and Schuylkill conservation districts and by 1984 the program expanded to a statewide competition and then nationally and internationally. Click Here to check results from the 2025 PA Envirothon competition.

2003

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of the federal government, and the chair of the tri-state, legislative Chesapeake Bay Commission. The conservation non-profit planted 11,020 native species along waterways and across 36 acres of former fields. The project was completed through the U.S.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Eighteen Department of Environmental Protection staff members were honored with Governor's Awards for Excellence from Gov. Josh Shapiro for their work on projects that exemplify DEP’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources and to provide for the health and safety of its residents and visitors.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

On July 22, surrounded by solar panels nestled within the Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, leaders from the Public Utility Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gathered to mark a major clean energy milestone-- 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed (..)

Solar Power

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On February 10, the Department of Environmental Protection and Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the award of $14,866,280 in grants to support 79 local water quality improvement projects.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

The county began its Water Quality Monitoring program in 2020, following a 2019 report from the Department of Environmental Protection that claimed York County was the second-highest contributor to key pollutants of nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment entering the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Earth Day

Circle of Blue

MAY 20, 2025

While Microsofts 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report references goals around construction waste and air filtration at its data centers, there is no reference to efforts to conserve the use of water. Environmental Protection Agencys region 5, which covers most of the Great Lakes states. The Great Lakes-St.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2025

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit In McKean County CNX Resources Challenges Environmental Hearing Board Authority To Add Conditions To Permits For Shale Gas Wells At The Drakulic Well Pad In Penn Twp., PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials.

Recycling