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Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Progress As The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

While DCNR took the lead in managing parks and forests, DEP was entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources, an increasingly complex and critical mission. A Strong Start: Building a Modern Environmental Agency The formation of DEP in 1995 was a strategic step forward.

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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Climate educators from SEWA explaining solar power for salt gathering (L) and skylights that cool the interior of a house (R). The team held focus groups with its members and, to their surprise, the younger members said that to stay relevant for the next half century SEWA had to focus on environmental protection.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 29, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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DEP Awards $600,000 To 12 Community Organizations For Environmental Justice Outreach

PA Environment Daily

On December 4, the Department of Environmental Protection announced grant awards totaling $600,000 to 12 community organizations across Pennsylvania through the new Pennsylvania Engaging New Voices on Environmental Justice program. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Government-To-Government grant.

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President's Proposed Budget Cuts Will 'Incapacitate’ State Environmental Programs - $120+ Million At Risk In DEP’s Budget; Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Cut 89%

PA Environment Daily

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.

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DEP Supports 68 Environmental Education Projects Across PA With $1.1 Million In Grants

PA Environment Daily

On May 22, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pennsylvania. Since its inception the Environmental Education Grants Program has provided more than $15.1

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 12-14; July Forest Snapshot; Hope For Our Forests; Woodland Stewardship Webinar Series -- PUC Sets Hearings On Proposed Wellsboro Electric, Valley Energy Natural Gas, Citizens Electric Of 11% to 37.5% 19-21, Sept.