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ClearWater Conservancy: Volunteers Made A Difference On Watershed Cleanup Day

PA Environment Daily

On Earth Day Weekend April 20, ClearWater Conservancy , Centre County Refuse and Recycling Authority , and the Spring Creek Watershed MS4 Partnership hosted the 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day, and it was a huge success! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website.

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Allegheny County Conservation District Now Accepting Applications For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Grants; Your County Is Too

PA Environment Daily

The Allegheny County Conservation District announced $830,000 in grants available to farms to prevent pollution in Allegheny County over the next three years. This new investment in agriculture ensures the future sustainability of farms and healthy water resources in Allegheny County. g and 412-291-8017.

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CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. Since 1997, event volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of waste from local roads, streams, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. Volunteers can sign up as an individual or a group.

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The GIANT Company, Keep PA Beautiful Award 23 Healing The Planet Grants To Support Food Waste Prevention, Reduction, Recovery Projects

PA Environment Daily

The grants support projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area. which received $20,000 to complete an anaerobic digester project for conversion of community food waste and dairy manure into biogas and grid-tied electricity.

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48 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

16 [PaEN] -- DailyLocal.com: Growing Greener Funding Will Improve Local Waters In West Chester Area -- The Progress: Clearfield Conservation District Plans 6 Projects, Cover Crop Incentive Program With Growing Greener Grant Funding -- TribLive: PA Tree Seedling Sale Underway By Game Commission -- Erie News Now: Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

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Westmoreland Conservation District: Norwin High School Team One Wins County Envirothon Competition

PA Environment Daily

On April 28, the Westmoreland County Conservation District announced Norwin High School - Team One bested 18 other teams from eight area high schools to take first place in the Westmoreland County Envirothon. The natural-resource challenge was sponsored by the Westmoreland Conservation District and held at Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg.

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DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation

PA Environment Daily

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.” see the DEP Drought webpage.