PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks December Environmental Education newsletter is full of winter and holiday educational activities! -- Winter & Holiday Teaching Ideas, Lessons & Free Stuff! 5 -- In-Person & Virtual Educator Professional Development Workshops -- Explore The Outdoors On First Day Hikes! [New 14 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2023

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn prepared this written testimony to submit to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees outlining Gov. By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth’s natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania’s booming outdoor recreation industry.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Penn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free, in-person workshops aimed at enhancing water education from April 23 to May 16. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn about many other educational opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the North Branch Land Trust’s 2024 Outdoor Educator Bootcamp sponsored by DiscoverNEPA. In addition to certification through the National Association for Interpreters, instructors will provide regionally specific resources on stewardship and understanding of local nature-based attractions.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The January 24 meeting of DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council will feature a discussion of the newly released Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Report conclusions and recommendations. Join The Meeting The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council recently sent a letter to the General Assembly encouraging the allocation of a portion of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funding for Growing Greener III. For more information on the Council, visit DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on May 24 to hear presentations on a revised DCNR Climate Action Plan , the Cultural and Historical Resources Program and other updates from the agency. Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2022

Initially, the State Board of Education proposed eliminating separate Environment, Ecology and Agriculture education standards, but action by the PA Association of Environmental Educators and many others made the case to retain separate standards. The majority of comments were on the Standards for the Environment and Ecology.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

TreeKeeper is a free mapping and inventory tool now available from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to any community in Pennsylvania. Visit the Penn State Extension website for more information on a wide variety of natural resources, environmental, agriculture and energy educational opportunities.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 13, 2024

The Michigan Geological Survey and Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education serves the diverse communities and stakeholders across the state through impactful research in natural resources, water resources, critical minerals, energy, and climate resilience. Apr 3, 2024, noon CDTRegister here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) has announced the addition of a spring session of the Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) Certificate Program. The program is currently accepting applications and is set to begin January 24, 2022 and will end May 13, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And Pennsylvania really stands to gain from the fact that we've protected the natural resources of our land and kept our sense of place."

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

The state Board of Education published notice in the June 5 PA Bulletin asking for comment on proposed education standards that eliminate the current Environment, Ecology and Agriculture Education Standards in K-12 education. Pennsylvania a leader in education. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate Program. The program is set to begin August 29, 2022, and ends December 16, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools across Pennsylvania in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

My interests quickly turned into a lifelong passion after my exposure to wildlife and ecology classes in my secondary education. I claimed the first-place national title for the state of Pennsylvania in the FFA Environmental and Natural Resources CDE my junior year.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Educators who teach young people about water resources can gather valuable information for curriculum planning by participating in Penn State Extension’s “Dive Deeper Summit,” a youth water education conference slated for 8 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

On November 30, the PA Association of Environmental Educators issued a call to attend a December 1 virtual meeting of the Board of Education Academic Standards Committee that is critical to the fate of the Environment and Ecology and Agriculture education standards. Pennsylvania a leader in education. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Harrisburg area teachers and students will engage in hands-on learning around local environmental issues and solutions, and the unique nature of their communities thanks to a grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting nominations for two environmental education awards until January 11-- -- President’s Environmental Youth Award: recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects developed by K-12 youth. Click Here for more.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

17: Imhotep Institute Charter High School STEM Program -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - A Look Into The Making Of Maple Syrup -- Save Pennsylvania’s Forests Feb. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. . -- Sentinels Of The Susquehanna Vol.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2022

On August 8, the Fish and Boat Commission awarded $201,837 in grant funding through the R3 Education Grant Program to support 13 fishing and boating education projects in nine counties. Recruiting new participants, retaining existing participants, and reactivating former participants is collectively known as R3.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

On August 6, the Wildlife Leadership Academy and the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association announced the creation of the Youth Fly Fishing Educational Training Program for 2024 called Stepping Stones. The PFFA is excited to see the partnership with WLA come to fruition.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

WeConservePA is now accepting applications for Trail and Greenway Outreach and Education Grants. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to conservation-oriented non-profit organizations or local/county governments to support their local trail and greenway outreach and education efforts. The deadline for applications is January 27.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They are active in a variety of activities that enhance and protect our natural resources, which is strengthened through partnerships. Education, Outreach, and Recreation Events CWOs planned and hosted a variety of events to inform the public and get them excited about their local waterways.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Emily Mansfield, PCCD Communications Coordinator You may get our newsletter, follow us on social media, or attend our public education programs, but do you know what the District does on a daily basis? We accomplish this through partnership, education, technical assistance, planning, enforcement, and leadership.”

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Extension Educators will provide guidance on programs such as the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), grants and rebates offered through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, tax credits for renewable projects, and utility rebate programs. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about a variety of educational opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2024

On April 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the agency will host more than 30 educational programs in 24 state parks from May 2 – 22 to support Remake Learning Days.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The latest Teaching Green environmental education newsletter from the Department of Environmental Protection features these articles and more-- Education Standards During the public comment period over 1,400 comments were received addressing the proposed revision of the PA Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology Standards.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2022

On December 15, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation announced it has received a grant from Bell's Brewery to conduct a land-water relationships education program at Susquehannock State Park in Lancaster County. With more than 60,000 visitors a year, it is a perfect location to teach about the land-water relationships.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA Chapter Of Natural Resources Extension Professionals Names Ross Snook Of Montgomery County Natural Resources Education Champion [PaEN] -- Penn State EarthTalks: Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2022

For more than 30 years, we've been walking the dogs, taking family hikes and bike rides, and even participating in a few educational visits--all have created cherished memories. For more information and available handouts, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting July 28 on large-scale solar array siting, the Regional ATV Pilot Program and other issues from 10:00 a.m. For more information and available handouts, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2022

On May 25, officials from the departments of Health, Education, and Conservation and Natural Resources announced nine student winners of the 2022 Lyme Art Contest to promote awareness of the prevalence of ticks and the types of diseases they carry.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

Department of Education in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts. Pennsylvania’s schools play a critical role in helping to preserve and protect the world around us by encouraging students to learn and actively engage in environmental sustainability practices,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DEP Teaching Green: Will Education Standards Still Eliminate EE? Harvesting The Sun For Climate Change Program [PaEN] -- DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct. 26 Plants Rule!

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