PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Fall issue of DCNR’s Forest Focus newsletter features articles on a variety of important issues in the Bureau of Forestry and State Forests, including-- -- Forests For All: A Plan for PA’s Forests And People -- Extended 2023 Wildfire Season In PA - What Can We Do About The Spongy Moth Outbreak?

2024 98

2024 2023 Conservation 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.

Solar Power 240

Solar Power Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 240

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

That’s good news because deforestation of tropical forests is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. The World Resources Institute’s Forest Pulse report found that in 2022, emissions from tropical deforestation were equivalent to the annual emissions of India (currently the world’s third largest emitting country).

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Deforestation Government Regulations Greenhouse 130

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Explore planning and implementing simple stewardship practices on your forest lot to create and enhance natural areas and make a positive impact on the environment during Penn State Extension’s nine-part Woods In Your Backyard webinar series. The webinars will be held Thursdays from January 17 to March 13 in one-hour sessions.

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Natural Resources 2024 Conservation 74

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Any pending bills in the Pennsylvania legislature regarding issues of importance to solar development generally in Pennsylvania will also be reviewed. The 2024 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 3-5 in Bethlehem. More than 107,000 Pennsylvanians contribute to local land trusts. Click Here to support their work.

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2024 Conservation Law 2023 101

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

Natural Resources 96

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The September 29 Take Five Friday With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Thanks to all participating in PA Healthy Lands Week ! -- Lots of “Friends of” projects going on in State Parks, Forests! -- Celebrate PA Forests By Taking A Walk In Penn’s Woods Oct.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Natural Resources 2023 Conservation 97

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But these good news developments are hardly irreversible, and they follow years of destruction to the world’s tropical forests thanks to logging, agriculture, and development. Have technological capabilities to observe forest activity also increased? But those same territories are under threat of incursion and illegal land grabs.

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Deforestation Government Rainforest 2022 162

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Park Service credits him with establishing “that it was critical to both the parks and private landowners to settle contentious property rights issues, paving a foundation for later land acquisition.” Young was a staunch advocate of conserving these parks.

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Climate Scientist Government Conservation 285

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It has permanently protected over 18,900 acres of working farms and forests, clean waters and wildlife habitat in the Upper Delaware region. 1 -- Penn State Extension: PA Forest Webinar Series Schedule [Late 2023 and 2024] -- Penn State Extension: 4-Part Webinar Series: Primer For Forest Management And Birds Thru Oct.

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Conservation Natural Gas 2023 2024 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 12, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its third Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing ‘Best Color’ will cover most of the northern half of Pennsylvania the week of October 12 to 18. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

Natural Resources 111

Natural Resources Conservation Climate Change 2024 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dunn went on to mention the "quaint, authentic villages" of the region, including Biglervaille, Arendtsville, Boiling Springs and Mount Holly, that allow people "to experience an authentic place" and connects them to the land around it. Partners Celebrate Pennsylvania Forests With Walk In Penn’s Woods Events Oct. and that really helps."

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Natural Resources Conservation 2015 Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

Forest Service to support communities with equitable access to trees and the benefits they provide. “We Trees and forests are critical in our efforts to address climate change, as they pull in and store carbon (a process that also helps with clean air). Thanks to the federal Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania is receiving $9.75

Conservation 102

Conservation Climate Change 2024 Cooling 102

A Greener Life

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Caroline Bulolo Experts call for stronger land use planning as the extent of Indonesian forest loss is revealed. Between 2000 and 2019, Indonesia lost more forest to mining than any other tropical country, with coal extraction the main driver, the first ever biome-wide assessment has found.

Deforestation 98

Deforestation 2019 Government 2020 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin saying it has issued a Chapter 105 permit to correct violations by PA General Energy in constructing the Shawnee Water Intake on the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. ( Read more here.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 2024 91

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The February 10 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Tell your story about being in love with a state park or forest. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

2023 107

2023 Conservation 107

Washington Nature

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On a perfect fall day this October, nearly a dozen state legislators joined The Nature Conservancy for a walk in the woods to learn more about our innovative forest health work on Cle Elum Ridge. Darcy Batura, Director of Forest Partnerships, highlights forest treatments from a viewpoint atop the Cle Elum Ridge.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources 2017 Climate Change Conservation 98

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On September 21, 2022, the New York Times published an essay by Gabriel Popkin titled “Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests?” First, only a very small percentage of solar projects in the United States are currently being sited on forested lands. metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

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Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 121

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website. The Foundation and their 48 chapters mobilize 65,000 volunteers annually to steward YOUR state parks and forests. Click Here to become a member of the Foundation.

Conservation 94

Conservation Climate Change Electricity 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 26, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Weekly Fall Foliage Report shows while the peak has passed, spectacular colors can still be seen the week of October 26 to November 1. To make travel arrangements, check out the VisitPA website.

Natural Resources 93

Natural Resources 2023 Conservation 93

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On September 28, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its first Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing the first glimmers of autumn are upon us. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 2023 106

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2023

Million In Federal Funding To Plug Abandoned Conventional Oil/Gas Wells In The Allegheny National Forest Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - June 10 to 16 -- Leaking Conventional Wells; 5 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Using Tape To Repair Containment Liner Robinson Twp., 23 to Oct. 23 to Oct. 23 to Oct.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Conservation Waste Electricity 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Unauthorized Water Withdrawals For 17 Days On October 3, 2023, DEP issued a notice of violation to CNX Gas Company LLC for making unauthorized water withdrawals to support shale gas fracking operations for 17 days between May 6, 2023 and July 6, 2023 totaling 389,518 gallons. DEP did not issue any notices of violation for these wells.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas 2023 Atmosphere Recycling 118

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website. 1 Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

Conservation 74

Conservation 2023 74

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 9, 2023

As a result of those actions, the decision to remove these lands should be revisited. The Auditor General’s report confirms that lands were removed from the Greenbelt as a favour to particular sprawl developers to enable them to make up to $8.3 billion in windfall profits by building on land meant to be protected forever.

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Government Politics 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

30 Webinar On Building Reliable Support For Land Preservation PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In December Now Available Jan. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. 30 to Jan.

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2024 Conservation Recycling Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

23 to 29; More Abandoned Wells; Oil & Gas Doesn’t Typically Issue NOVs For ‘Routine’ Venting Of Natural Gas, Will Air Quality Under New Regs? PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept.

Natural Gas 122

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Environmental Protection 2023 122

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest. 28 to Feb. 28 to Feb.

Conservation 95

Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 2023 95

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. .; Threads PA Environment Digest Feed PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Recycling 94

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

The January 20 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Calling All Storytellers: Share your story of an education program at a PA State Park or Forest that has stuck with you: bswift@paparksandforests.org. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

Conservation 76

Conservation Natural Resources 2023 2022 76

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2023

On October 6, the Environmental Hearing Board issued a decision saying it will hear key arguments on whether DEP should have considered soil contamination and air pollution resulting from drilling and operation of a shale gas well pad 500 feet away from a Washington County family's home that played a role in contaminating their water supply.

Air Pollution 119

Air Pollution Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 119

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2022

By Open Space Institute New research from Open Space Institute and its Delaware River Watershed Initiative partners aims to quantify just how much forest protection is needed to ensure clean water. It’s well known that forests filter the water that nourishes our families, supports businesses, and sustains our communities.

Natural Sciences 87

Natural Sciences 2019 Conservation 2022 87

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. It is an honor to recognize their hard work and share the deepest gratitude for their partnership,” adds ANF Forest Supervisor Jamie Davidson.

Conservation 85

Conservation 2001 2013 Cooling 85

Washington Nature

JULY 21, 2022

In 2014, an analysis of Eastern Washington Forests done in collaboration between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the US Forest Service, identified 2.7 put about 49,000 acres up for sale near Roslyn, WA, sparking TNC and a group of anonymous donors to form the Central Cascades Forest, LLC to purchase and manage the land.

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2014 2017 2021 Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

The Delaware River Watershed Land Protection Group will hold an in-person meeting July 21 from 10:00 a.m. Join dozens of your conservation colleagues involved with land protection in the Delaware River Watershed for this face-to-face gathering. The 2024 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 3-5 in Bethlehem.

Conservation 82

Conservation 2024 2023 82

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. Threads PA Environment Digest Feed PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Conservation 91

Conservation Waste Radiation Renewable Energy 91

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The initial stage of the project began in 2018 before facing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and easement issues. The new structure closes the “Auburn Gap,” as locals have been calling the project. The completed section of trail is a good indicator of the kind of trail that will eventually run all the way to its terminus in Frackville.

Natural Resources 104

Natural Resources Conservation 2018 Environmental Protection 104