PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Centre County to see first-hand the positive impact ClearWater Conservancy is having on local and downstream water quality. On March 26, U.S. Every mile of stream restored, every bank stabilized, and every riparian buffer planted makes a difference.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation to take the word “Protection” out of the name Department of Environmental Protection. He proposes to replace it with the Department of Environmental Services.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On December 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced, after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, that a drought watch will continue for 13 counties and a drought warning will continue for Clinton and York Counties. Franklin County has been elevated from a drought watch to drought warning.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

On November 20, ClearWater Conservancy finalized an agreement to permanently conserve a 35.46-acre The property is owned by the Snyder Family and is now permanently protected from development — even if the property is sold in the future. Questions about conservation easements? Click Here to sign up for their e-newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 23-29, 2023 has been declared “ Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address conservation concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

The Allegheny County Conservation District recently awarded $220,000 to the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to stabilize a landslide and repair a degraded road in Homewood through the Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Program. Posted: March 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Successful Green

MARCH 11, 2021

New research published by IUCN reveals that the pandemic has significantly impacted nature conservation around the globe, including job losses among protected area rangers, reduced anti-poaching patrols and environmental protection rollbacks.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

Recognized by both the State House and Senate, April 10-16, 2022 has been declared “ Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address conservation concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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Washington Nature

MARCH 18, 2022

The Nature Conservancy engages deeply on advocacy for federal conservation funding, and we’re pleased to see the solid investments for conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy included in this bill. Land to be protected with Land and Water Conservation Fund. Last week Congress approved a $1.5 Photo © TNC.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 15, following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Department of Environmental Protection declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. see the DEP Drought webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

In a concerted effort to deliver these dollars to areas that will have the greatest impact on downstream water quality, 60% of this year’s funding will go directly to Pennsylvania to connect farmers with the financial resources they need to implement conservation practices that benefit farms, local streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. Leadership.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dauphin County-based Manada Conservancy will host an in-person program November 2 On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Manada Conservancy website.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Here are 120 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. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Environmental and health groups are urging Parliament to prioritize Bill S-5 , introduced today in the Senate. The post Parliament Must Prioritize Passage of Strong Environmental Protection Bill appeared first on Environmental Defence.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 15, 2021

The program will reward farmers for successfully conserving water and maintaining biodiversity, among other criteria. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering drinking water limits for the entire class of PFAS compounds, the Guardian reports. TODAY’S TOP WATER STORIES, TOLD IN NUMBERS. ON THE RADAR.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2023

By Rachael Marques, PCCD Watershed Specialist During the 2022 surface water sampling season, Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) staff sampled 17 sites for macroinvertebrates and 6 sites for fish throughout Pike County! Visit the Pike County Conservation District website for more information on conserving Pike County’s natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

On July 13, the PA Association of Conservation Districts issued this statement thanking the General Assembly for a $6.8 million increase in funding-- Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts thank the Pennsylvania legislature for supporting conservation districts in the state budget.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency, the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and Perdue Farms, announced a new initiative to support conservation practice implementation on poultry farms throughout Pennsylvania. Rather than focusing on improving one aspect of an operation, this project prioritizes full-farm conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 17, the Department of Environmental Protection responded this morning to reports of a petroleum-type odor and sheen on the Conodoguinet Creek in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Customers are asked to follow the conservation notice and reduce water consumption to help reduce the strain on the PAWC system.

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Washington Nature

JULY 25, 2023

an esteemed community leader and environmental advocate, brings his lifelong dedication to protecting and improving Neah Bay's forests and waterways, promoting sustainable practices, and amplifying Native American perspectives to The Nature Conservancy's Board of Trustees. Conservation requires attention to the whole system.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

One of the biggest challenges to local forest health discussed at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s September 24 event will be invasive plants. Invasive plants can completely change the character of a forest, making it less desirable for wildlife, and less able to protect the quality of nearby streams.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

The protection of these acres ensures the health of the South Branch of the French Creek, deemed an Exceptional Value creek by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection” noted Pam Brown, Conservation Director for French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. “As

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The PA Association of Conservation Districts recently awarded over $65,000 in grants to support 37 water pollution reduction projects by county conservation districts. Conservation districts received funds to hold educational events for adults on topics of interest to their communities. Click Here for a list of projects funded.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust , in partnership with East Pikeland Township, has protected another 4.45 The conservation easement on the Prizer Road property in Kimberton Village, owned by the Estate of Ellen Dixon, was funded through the township’s Open Space Initiative. acres in northern Chester County.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for $1 million in Small Business Advantage Grants to support energy efficiency and farm conservation projects. The deadline for applications is March 22.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited the Beechview-Seldom Seen Greenway in Pittsburgh to witness firsthand the work of Landforce , a land stewardship and workforce development organization. On October 12, U.S. Visit the Landforce website to learn more about this workforce program.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

On March 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch/warning will be lifted for the last remaining 8 counties. Varying localized conditions may lead water suppliers or municipalities to ask residents for more stringent conservation actions.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MECP claims that these changes will improve implementation of the legislation, however, this is only true if you think better implementation of species protection legislation involves making it weaker. Once again, the government is unraveling environmental protections to serve the interests of developers.

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Vermont Law

APRIL 5, 2023

The potential contribution of the BBNJ agreement to strengthen environmental protection in the development of marine renewable energy technologies in areas beyond national jurisdiction. It is therefore essential to strengthen the efforts for the protection and conservation of these maritime spaces.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 13, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by conservation partners at Welsh Vista Farms in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County to highlight Wolf Administration investments facilitating on-farm and community conservation management. Lancaster County Conservation District has committed more than $1.6

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the meantime, let’s salute the work that these clinics are doing across the country, from Hawai’i to Maine and LA to Miami.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2022

On May 25, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the acquisition of a 216-acre property in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County is allowing a project to treat Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) to move ahead. The Conservancy purchased the property from KLJ Enterprises, Inc. It will be good for the whole area.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 13, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that, despite recent rainfall, 36 counties remain on drought watch, with continued voluntary water conservation requested. Click Here to read the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2022

The French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust partnered with property owner Robert Berry to forever preserve 71.6 acres in Charlestown Township, northern Chester County, through a conservation easement. acres of soils considered to be “Prime Agricultural Soils” by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 12, 2024

Those states where legislators are backing new constitutional environmental protections this session include California, New Jersey, Washington, New Mexico, Vermont, Hawai‘i, West Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa, and Texas. The State shall serve as trustee of these resources and shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all people.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2022

The Allegheny County Conservation District and its partners are hosting a May 9 Flood Education Workshop for Homeowners and Business Owners at the Millville Food & Energy Hub, 112 East Sherman Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. In-person seating is limited. Join the U.S.

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