PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2023

29-30 In Altoona Early Bird Registration! 28-29 In Wilmington, DE Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept. 28-29 In Wilmington, DE Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

The impressive growth may be credited, at least in part, to the tender loving care provided by volunteers. He’s an amateur birdwatcher and likes using Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app. Best channeled his love for the woods into education. Best and about a half dozen other volunteers have maintained the trees since they were planted.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2023

30 Pennsylvania Sea Grant Accepting Applications For 2024-26 Coastal Resources Research Grants PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan. 30 Pennsylvania Sea Grant Accepting Applications For 2024-26 Coastal Resources Research Grants PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan. 31 to Jan. 31 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

During this time, Carol “observed much tree loss along the stream edge, a low rate of native forbs and grasses, a high rate of noxious invasive species, and few bird species along this reach of the Creek.” She is also concerned about recently recorded high water temperatures, especially as it is a designated High Quality stream.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

Margaret adds, “At NWPWA [Northwest PA Woodland Association] events and FSF’s [Foundation for Sustainable Forests] field conferences, I gravitate to the bird or wildflower workshops, but the times I’ve attended Troy Firth’s forestry walks I’m struck by the humility of the approach. The land,” says David, “was a game-changer for my work.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This month, with the support of American Water Charitable Foundation and PPL Foundation, the Land Trust is inviting the community into the field to provide insight into the health of our habitats and learn a bit more about the plants, animals, birds and insects that inhabit them! We are thrilled to have Melissa join our team.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With the help of a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Education grant , the mural teaches residents about the importance of pollinators like honeybees to a healthy environment. By Odessa Meredith, DEP Press Assistant A new mural with an educational message has the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg buzzing.

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Washington Nature

JULY 13, 2023

I love the ability to work hard with a group of people for a common goal. I love the camaraderie, the hard work and sleeping face down in the dirt. Granted, a campfire is a much different than a wildfire or prescribed fire. “‘You must always remember that fire has two sides. Both are very powerful. That’s so relatable!

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 15, 2021

One thing that came from that was a group of Black birders on social media got together to create Black Birders Week to turn the myth around and say, “Hey, you shouldn’t call the police on Black people when they’re outside birding. Black people bird.” So a whole week was dedicated to Black people birding. Tell me about yourself?

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

But what is a riparian forest buffer, and why are we working so hard to get more of them on the landscape in PA? The term Riparian, according to Merriam-Webster, means relating to, living, or located on the bank of a natural watercourse, such as a river. Forest, of course, is a much more familiar word to us all. And that’s it!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Designated an “Exceptional Value” waterway by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Loyalsock provides solace, joy, adventure and a connection to the natural world to thousands of anglers, kayakers, inner-tubers, swimmers, bird watchers, photographers and sightseers. I’ve spent every one of my 74 summers on the ‘Sock.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The fact Loyalsock Creek is classified by DEP as an exceptional value stream -- the best water quality that must be protected with no degradation; and was designated the 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year by DCNR and called a “timeless treasure” in the middle of this fight, was not enough to protect the watershed.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 12, 2022

As the Academy’s first Vice President of Community Learning, Baynard’s background and expertise mesh perfectly with his new job of developing a community-centered and impact-focused approach to creating Academy learning programs onsite, offsite and online. Maurice meets the Academy’s Visitor Services staff. Photo by Marina McDougall.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across Eastern PA; 4.0 Call for Abstracts, PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. 11-13 In State College [PaEN] -- Request For Presentation Proposals: Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2021

To help municipalities and other landowners meet this demand, the Commission is announcing this week a call for proposals for the Boating Facilities Grant (BFG) program.” “The For added context, 2020 was the largest single year increase in fishing license sales since 1946. This equates to over more than 100,000 additional licensed anglers.”

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership celebrated watershed heroes for the twelfth year at its Annual Watershed Milestones Ceremony on the evening of October 18. The ceremony recognized ten local individuals and organizations who have supported clean water efforts in the TTF watershed community.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

16 - 22 -- PA Solar Center Sept. 22 Webinar: Solar + Storage + Micrograms = Energy Freedom [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Fall Migration Underway; Other Upcoming Events -- Penn State’s Great Insect Fair Returns To Snider Ag Arena Sept. 30 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: USDA To Host Walk In Penn’s Woods Event Oct. 16 - 22 -- PA Solar Center Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

[PaEN] -- Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients [PaEN] -- Richard Negrin Sworn In As DEP Secretary By Gov. Shapiro With Former Sen. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 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. DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

14-16 -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept. 16 [PaEN] -- Early Bird Registration! 2 Webinar [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Sahli Nature Park To Host Monarch Butterfly Celebration Aug. Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Here are 113 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Gov. 17 RiverWatch Video Report -- TribLive: Westmoreland Commissions Asked To Oppose Underground Coal Mine.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Million In Grants? Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 13 -- Committee Schedule -- Click Here for Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. Room 60 East Wing.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

North Branch Land Trust To Hold Annual Dinner May 1 Programs/Information -- PAcast: Santa’s Reindeer Cleared For Christmas Travel By PA Dept. North Branch Land Trust To Hold Annual Dinner May 1 Programs/Information -- PAcast: Santa’s Reindeer Cleared For Christmas Travel By PA Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Of Agriculture To Accept Applications For County Soil Health Education Grants Starting Jan. 8 Citizen Science: Join Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Dec. Of Agriculture To Accept Applications For County Soil Health Education Grants Starting Jan. 8 Citizen Science: Join Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

RiverWise -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Program: May 5 - Reducing Cancer Caused By Our Environment , 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. -- PUC Encourages Customers To Shop For Competitive Electric, Natural Gas Suppliers, Know Their ‘End Of Contract’ Details -- Register Now!

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- South Mountain Partnership Nominations Open For Spirit Of South Mountain Award Upcoming Events -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2022

16 Webinar Uncovering Probably True Solar Stories With Tor 'Solar Fred' Valenza [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant Announces $1.07 9 Online PA Healthy School Summit - Recharging For A New Era In Environmental Health. to 3:00 p.m. -- Ohio River Valley Institute Dec. 13 Webinar: Species Of The Allegheny Front Landscape.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

Million In Conservation Grants To Help Restore Delaware River Watershed; 20 Grants, $7.3 Million In Conservation Grants To Help Restore Delaware River Watershed; 20 Grants, $7.3 Thank you for your leadership! -- Water Resources Assn. Of The Delaware River Basin Announces 2022 Award Recipients [PaEN] -- NFWF Announces $15.8

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

25 Turtle Creek Watershed Community Meeting In Monroeville -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. 22 -- Penn State EarthTalk: Jan. 22 Building SURE (Sustainable And Resilient) Communities Webinar [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Jan. 22 -- Penn State EarthTalk: Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Million In Federally-Funded Grants To Support Local Abandoned Mine-Related Restoration; Deadline For Next Round Of Grants Feb. Million In Federally-Funded Grants To Support Local Abandoned Mine-Related Restoration; Deadline For Next Round Of Grants Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day January 2, February 6 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule Senate next voting day January 2, 16, 17 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 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. Of Agriculture. Room 140 Main Capitol. Click Here to watch online.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

Here are 92 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2022

On August 2, more than 30 advocacy organizations from across Pennsylvania stood together in the Capitol Rotunda to publicly release a new document that represents our shared values and priorities ahead of elections this fall for a new governor and state Legislature.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Early Bird Registration! 28-29 In Wilmington, DE [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 3* ; September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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