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. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.”

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JULY 18, 2022

Wolf includes a significant new bipartisan investment in conservation, outdoor recreation, clean water and preservation. For more information and available handouts, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage. Click Here to join the meeting online via WebEx.

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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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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

APRIL 25, 2024

On April 25, four state agencies, legislators and two land conservancies celebrated portions of the Turtle Creek watershed in southeastern Union County being removed, or “delisted” from the federal Clean Water Act impaired waters list. Environmental Protection Agency, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , and the Chesapeake Conservancy.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Questions may be submitted in advance to the GreenGov Resource Account: RA-GSGREENGOV@pa.gov. Presenters include-- -- Michael Walsh , Deputy Secretary, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Lindsay A. CC-P, Environmental Group Manager, Energy programs office, PA Dept. Althoff Jr. Byron , P.G.,

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APRIL 16, 2024

. -- Sewage Facilities Program : Costs associated with the planning work required under Act 537 Sewage Facilities Act. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

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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

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

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. Maximum funding will vary based on project location and environmental impact. The deadline for applications is March 22.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on its intention to renew the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Panther Creek Power Plant located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. ( Read more here. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Fly fishing is used as a springboard to learn about fisheries biology, conservation, and leadership skills development. After completing the program, students are official Conservation Advocates and continue their involvement through community outreach projects. Click Here for a flyer describing the program.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

The Symposium will be preceded by an optional day-long field trip highlighting springs, caves and other groundwater resources in the Cumberland Valley on May 22. Groundwater professionals, natural resource managers, educators, and anyone interested in the management and protection of water resources are invited to attend.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The deadline for applications is December 31. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

We have seen a real need throughout the conservation community to provide tangible support to those breaking into the conservation field. Many volunteers, job applicants, and students have immense resources to share with the community…they just don’t know where to start. 50 program deposit due upon program acceptance.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Related Articles: -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Accepting Applications For Student Scholarships [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting College Scholarship Applications [PaEN] -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency invites eligible applicants in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Source reduction activities can lessen exposure to toxic chemicals, conserve natural resources, and reduce financial costs for businesses, particularly waste management, and cleanup.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Penn State Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science and its Agriculture and Environment Center seek a dynamic self-starter with experience and training in agricultural and natural resource sciences to join its team in the AEC Lower Susquehanna Office as its Agricultural Outreach Specialist.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2024

On January 26, the Department of Environmental Protection announced, after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, that Clinton and Franklin counties will remain in Drought Warning. Varying localized conditions may lead water suppliers or municipalities to ask residents for more stringent conservation actions.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, at PennState’s annual Ag Progress Days , Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized six individuals and two county conservation district boards with 2020 and 2021 Conservation Excellence Awards. He presented Leadership Excellence Awards to the boards of the Montgomery and Washington County Conservation Districts.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

21 [PaEN] -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 21 PA Bulletin a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Monsanto Penalty Background On September 12, the Department of Environmental Protection and Fish and Boat Commission announced they secured $100 million through a consent agreement with the Monsanto Company, Solutia INC., For more information on environmental justice initiatives, visit DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

On March 20, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced funds have been made available to help private residents and businesses that received damage during the September 2023 storm. The remaining costs (approximately $293,000) will be provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Related Articles: -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Accepting Applications For Student Scholarships [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting College Scholarship Applications [PaEN] -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1121 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act consent order and agreements related to the Topton Site in the Borough of Topton, Berks County. ( Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Greg Bonsall has been named the new Executive Director of PA Envirothon who most recently served as District Manager of the Lycoming County Conservation District Greg is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management (ERM) and minors in Biology and Watersheds & Water Resources.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

On October 12, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA announced nearly $300,000 has been awarded to four Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) projects in Pennsylvania. For more information on CIG or other NRCS conservation programs that are available, visit the NRCS-PA webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

Washington County. . -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 23 PA Bulletin it will hold a hearing April 23 on a proposed Title V Air Quality Permit for the Jessop Steel LLC plant in Canton Twp., DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. 10:00 a.m.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

. -- Sewage Facilities Program : Costs associated with the planning work required under Act 537 Sewage Facilities Act. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Deadline March 29.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Environmental activists in Benton Harbor, Michigan , are urging the EPA to replace thousands of lead service lines throughout the city. Lawyers with a conservation group filed a complaint with the UK’s environmental watchdog say the country is failing to stop water companies from discharging raw sewage into rivers.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Supplement to the Manure Management For Environmental Protection Guidance covering animal manures and agricultural process wastewater. for a facility proposed in Athens Twp.,

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