PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Studies by the American Psychological Association further show that nature can help increase focus and attention and improve your mood—all things that can help ensure a positive start to your day. The sounds of nature and the serenity of the river make for a perfect headspace to compose yourself and start your day off right.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2024

Visit the Water and Environment Grant Program webpage for more information.

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Washington Nature

JUNE 14, 2023

In February, Indian Country 101 —a free, online, self-paced tribal engagement training series—was launched by The Whitener Group , a Native-owned consultant group, and The Nature Conservancy in Washington State. and how to effectively engage and support Tribes in conservation work. Which part and what emotion did you feel?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Call for Abstracts, PA Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Are you thinking of a congregation working together to diligently steward our natural resources? Water is a life-giving force that connects us to nature and to one another. People of faith are putting their spiritual values into action by caring for their local waterways, demonstrating passionate stewardship of the natural world!”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms for this energy source.) credit: Nancy Muse) The TVA has a long history of inadequate public engagement on projects and Muse is unaware of any public scoping meetings for this project. “I

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Washington Nature

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Within our cities and towns, the trees that line our streets, fill our parks and shade our streams provide people and nature with a multitude of benefits—seen and unseen. Now, anyone can access and explore these resources—as well as engage with the partners behind the effort to learn more. Source: treeequityscore.org.

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Environmental and Urban Economics

MAY 19, 2022

Millions of American workers engaged in Work from Home (WFH) during the pandemic. Those WFH workers with niche preferences for leisure and exercise will have increased opportunity to live where they can engage in their hobby and meet like minded people. WFH helped us to adapt to the risk of disease contagion.

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Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2021

” The following month, he wrote to the Continental Congress about his plan: “The small pox has made such Head in every Quarter that I find it impossible to keep it from spreading thro’ the whole Army in the natural way. They shared a belief that reason, free inquiry, and science would better the human condition.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Randy Claramunt is a biologist with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources. Adds Tanner: “The big question in my mind isn’t whether sportsmen or women will eventually understand what’s happening and engage with it; they will. The Department of Natural Resources told Circle of Blue that it has been taking a slow approach.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 19, 2021

Outside In, the beloved nature discovery center, reopens this month with new ways for visitors to investigate nature and wildlife and to engage with scientists for impromptu “eureka” moments. . Special Members hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We All the best things our guests love will still be there. Fasten your seat belt. .

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Frontiers

MARCH 24, 2023

“We’ve had a record high number of Frontons participate in our February Fashion Detox challenge and we’re thrilled to have such engaged team members. The international nature of the team with members in countries such as the UK, Switzerland, Portugal, and Italy that covered a variety of geographies and climates allowed for countless options.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

The new logos and branding recognize their natural unity, but also allow the opportunity to showcase the things that make each branch special.” Intentional wayfinding will enable users to confidently engage with the water trail, mitigate risks at hazards, and facilitate exploration of new sections of trail.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The agenda specifically states that the Mineral Board will engage in “[a] discussion regarding the potential for the State Mineral and Energy Board to enter into a legal contract with a third party that would pursue claims of underpayments of royalties related to natural gas production on state lands and water bottoms.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

These projects improve the school’s local community habitat and increase student engagement. RHS uses the outdoor classroom and the 19-acre campus’ certified arboretum as learning spaces for students to explore nature and ecology.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

The report, which was informed by consultations with leading voices in natural resources policy, scientists, federal, state, tribal representatives, and recreational stakeholders, urges Congress to direct agencies to identify regulatory gaps and enhance public engagement. The American public has a role to play in this fight, too.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 31, 2022

While natural grass absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, artificial turf does the opposite by releasing CO2, methane, and a variety of chemicals. On top of the chemical makeup of artificial turf, it is also impermeable (unlike natural grass). These tiny pellets of plastics can be easily inhaled, ingested and dermally absorbed.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The theme of the Conference is-- It's In Our Nature!-- which celebrates what makes PAEE so special-- our ability as passionate environmental educators to promote change through resiliency, diversity and engagement. In-person regional events are also being planned for March 23. Click Here to register.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 2, 2022

Many studies have found that getting outside can improve our health and restore our feelings of connection to nature. New ideas and big changes are made possible when we spend a little time reflecting on and reconnecting with our amazing natural world. Sue Zeng/Unsplash. Take a walk. Ashlyn Ciara/Unsplash.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 17, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held an informational briefing on Project Canary , a company that measures, analyzes and reports on methane emissions from natural gas production and distribution infrastructure.

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Washington Nature

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Kristen Bauer, CEO of Laird Norton Wealth Management and a trustee for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Washington, defies the stereotype. He also put The Nature Conservancy on her radar, and she became a donor in her early 20s. She returned as a counselor there for several summers to share the joy of navigating nature with kids.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

We’re grateful to the Beaver County community, leaders, and charitable organizations serving county residents for coming to the table and working together to engage, learn, and help realize our goal of a community-driven process.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2022

By Betsy Painter, Author & Conservation Biologist What’s your earliest memory in nature? It’s not a new view, rather an ancient way of seeing and interacting with nature that’s part of the deep history of the Christian faith. We celebrate Your awesome and intricate works and long to engage with all of creation in worship of You.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As climate challenges unfold, clam gardens remain a testament to the resilience of Indigenous people and nature. © Marco Hatch Marco Hatch, a Samish Indian Nation member, scientist, and board trustee for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Washington, admires the resilience and cultural significance of clams and other tidal species.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Students in each field school will gain extensive knowledge about natural resource conservation, leadership experience, and communication skills. Applicants may be nominated by an adult who knows them well, but is not a relative (teacher, school counselor, Envirothon advisor, employer, youth group leader, etc.). I can’t wait for my future!

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Nature Conservancy’s highest priority for the 2024 legislative session is ensuring the continued success of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). Commitment to partnership So much of what we do happens in partnership, and we are deeply committed to the shared priorities of the legislative coalitions we engage in.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2023

The professional development training offered by the Stroud Center introduced 40 teachers and 10 outside participants to an array of water engagement and learning tools through the nationally recognized “Getting Little Feet Wet” curriculum of the Project WET Foundation. Water is one of the special elements acknowledged ceremonially each day.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Center has engaged Natural Lands, the region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, to create the conservation easement. Currently, Natural Lands holds the easement on the Center's 340-acre main campus, across Port Royal Avenue from the Boy Scout Tract property.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation recently completed a video series on the health benefits of outdoor recreation to inspire healthy active lifestyles and a connection with nature. With 121 state parks, 2.2

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2023

The trees are one of the biggest bangs for the buck for cleaning water, but I think they are even bigger in a sense of how we can look at how we interact with our natural world,” Hallinan said. “By Photo: Mercersburg Academy Community Engagement students plant trees at the Conococheague Institute in Franklin County, PA earlier this month.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

I claimed the first-place national title for the state of Pennsylvania in the FFA Environmental and Natural Resources CDE my junior year. While at Penn State, I helped our collegiate CBF student leaders to found the Chesapeake Bay Club to engage other students in learning experiences exploring Bay health and restoration.

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ESA

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Every Washington, DC Capitol Hill staffer was excited to talk about science with us with, listened to our ask of supporting an increase in NSF funding for Fiscal Year 2022, and engaged us with questions about our research. We met with Senator Inhofe’s Field Representative Jared Ward on a very hot day at The Nature Conservancy’s Joseph H.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2022

Remembering Walt Pomeroy John Dawes, Executive Director, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds -- “Walt was consistent in his life and his donations to preserve the Natural World. Then I typically smile, as I recall Walt's sense of humor and readiness to engage in a practical joke. (I A truly memorable event in my life experience.”

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 27, 2023

Giant clams ( Tridacna ) can live to be over 100 years old and engage in a fascinating symbiotic relationship with tiny photosynthetic plankton called zooxanthellae. Carbon exists in nature as two stable isotopes: carbon-12 (12C) and carbon-13 (13C), as well as radiocarbon (carbon-14 or 14C), a radioactive isotope used for carbon dating.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Bucktail State Park Natural Area While this Greenway landscape is not a traditional state park, Bucktail State Park Natural Area offers around 75 miles of conserved lands from Emporium to the Susquehanna Greenway River Town of Lock Haven. Want to see both sides of the island? Posted: October 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

Temple University is launching a new program to help families living near their campuses in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Ambler to connect with nature and the fun of the outdoors to take advantage of nature’s healing benefits through HOOT - Healing Ourselves Outdoors Together. Travel a nature trail.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 28, 2022

“I would urge that we ‘think like a watershed’ … mindful of the intricate human and natural connections that link the greater water system.”. Roland Wall, Director of the Patrick Center for Environmental Research, Academy of Natural Sciences. Watershed Moment is a series of mind-altering experiences based in watershed thinking.”.

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