PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit the PA Natural Heritage Program website for more information on the program. The PA Natural Heritage Program is a partnership between the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Fish and Boat Commission, Game Commission, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in cooperation with the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal Reeling from invasive species on land, water and air, Pennsylvania is accelerating its efforts to combat hundreds of non-native plants, insects and fish. There, they eventually crowd out native species and impact local ecosystems.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

25 - Aquatic Invasive Critters Join Aquatic Invasive Critters - Non-native Fishes, Invertebrates, and One Pesky Turtle at 10:00 a.m. gain awareness about some unfriendly invasive plants you may find in Pennsylvania. At 10:00 a.m. Hosted by PA iMapInvasives , which is administered by WPC staff.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

By Noah Evans, Penn State News Jayné Park-Martinez began volunteering with Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program in 2018 and has been making an impact on the surrounding community ever since. Reprinted from Penn State News.) Posted: July 10, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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The Applied Ecologist

JULY 14, 2022

which presents some good news for seabird conservation: combined efforts of avoiding bycatch from commercial fisheries and reducing impacts of invasive species can effectively boost population sizes of vulnerable marine pelagic species.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:30: House Agriculture and Rural Affairs informational meeting on invasive species in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

.: Stay Protected With Flood Insurance During Flood Awareness Week [PaEN] -- WESA: Pittsburgh’s Climate Emissions Aren’t Falling Fast Enough To Meet 2030 Climate Goals -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Federal Solar Subsidies Race Is On In Pennsylvania -- The Energy Age: Development Of Range Resources-Appalachia Augustine George Shale Gas Well (..)

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Frontiers

APRIL 13, 2023

Image credit: Antonio Gugliuzzo Alnus ambrosia beetles ( Xylosandrus germanus ) are invasive, destructive pests of trees. It is a destructive invasive pest, known to attack more than 200 species from 51 families of broadleaf and conifer trees. In 2020, the researchers caught mated dispersing X. grosmanniae and Acremonium sp.,

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 25 Hearing On Proposed Core5 Warehouse Project In Lehigh County -- DEP Hosts Oct. 30 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Riverside Students Explore Trail, Collect Litter For Art Project -- Dept.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Spotted lanternflies send signals with their honeydew excretions, shows a new study. Scientists are researching how this damaging invasive species communicates in order to better manage the pest problem. These findings are just the beginning for better understanding how to potentially control this invasive pest.

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Science & Climate

MARCH 16, 2021

When ‘Eradicated’ Species Bounce Back With a Vengeance. Some invasive species targeted for total eradication bounce back with a vengeance, especially in aquatic systems, finds a study led by the University of California, Davis. The crab is considered among the world’s top 100 invasive species, costing the U.S.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 1, 2022

News Briefs. and Canadian governments, the report is a snapshot of key environmental indicators, including drinking water, beaches, invasive species, groundwater, nutrient runoff, and fish. To get more water news, follow Circle of Blue on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter. EJ For All Act. Produced by the U.S.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. We work together to produce news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America serve as a bleak reality check regarding the ineffectiveness of our current landscape designs in sustaining the plants and animals vital to us.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. In the News. Other News. Pandemic negatively impacted invasive species control in Great Lakes waters.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

Invasive mosquitos are now regular residents amidst Ladakh’s warmer air and melting glaciers. Close to 40 native plant species — including those that are endangered or threatened — grow within the project’s 680-acre site. More Water News. But rising temperatures, Al Jazeera reports , have caused great change to the community.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 6, 2023

March 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. We work together to produce news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

. -- March 27 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- DEP Provides Update On 8,100 Gallon Spill From Bucks County Chemical Plant Affecting The Delaware Rive r [PsEN] -- WHYY: Delaware River Spill: Philadelphia Water Safe To Drink Through Monday Evening, Officials Announce -- Inquirer: Philly Residents Now Advised Water Is Safe Through Monday (..)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Cambria County Mine Drainage Treatment Project -- EEN Action - Evangelical Environmental Network Will Deliver Over 51,000 Signatures To Gov. Julia O’Brien, Lancaster Theological Seminary [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Religion & Environment Webinar Series: Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Have a question about managing invasive plants? With 36 years of experience at Penn State as a researcher and educator in weed and vegetation management, Gover specializes in handling invasive species in natural settings. Reprinted from Penn State News.) Meet Art Gover.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Plan New Pledge Targeting Oil & Gas Methane Emissions - Document -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Ohio Oil Company, Canadian Renewables Company Aim To Build $3 Billion In Wind, Solar Projects In PA, OH, WV -- Penn State EarthTalk Nov. 18 [PaEN] -- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Invasive Species Bugging You?

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

[PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Again Suggest DCNR Allow More Natural Gas Drilling To Fund Park/Forest Operations; New Hellbender License Plate Coming In June [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: In PA, Drilling On Public Land Loses And 2 Invasive Bugs Win -- Post-Gazette/Capitolwire.com - Robert Swift: State Parks Dept.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 13, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service lists two freshwater mussel species as threatened. News Briefs Power Plant Wastewater The EPA proposed stricter water pollution limits for coal-fired power plants, targeting three waste streams that can foul waterways with toxic heavy metals. Federal Water Tap is a weekly digest spotting trends in U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

Of Revenue Reports April Tax Collections Were$373.3 Million (7%) Over Their Estimates; Fiscal Year Revenues Up $739.3

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

Spoiler - Yes] -- WESA: Allegheny County To Expand Rails-To-Trails Network With New Acquisition -- TribLive: PA Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Exercise In Pittsburgh Tuesday -- TribLive: Another Tiki Boat Captain Saves Person From Drowning In Pittsburgh River -- DCNR: Canada Goose Hunting Opportunities At Nockamixon State Park Begin Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2022

The latest update from DCNR State Parks Environmental Educators highlights how you can celebrate the very first PA Native Species Day on June 17 and education development training available this summer. This event is organized and coordinated by the PA Invasive Species Council. Click Here to read their entire newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

Perry Rents Offices From Man Who Allegedly Attacked Law Enforcement During Assault On US Capitol Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: August 20, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Carnivore territories might soon overlap – and some species profit more than others Some of Europe’s large carnivore populations, including jackals and lynxes, are growing and expanding their territories. This overlap is likely to increase, given both species’ expansion. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.

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HumanNature

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Successful tree planting requires an appropriate mix of species planted in areas that match their growth requirements. The right species are most often those that are native to the area. Being well-adapted to the landscape means native species require less inputs (e.g.,

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Grenz has nearly two decades of experience providing consulting services and on-the-ground management of invasive species for all levels of government as well as working with Indigenous communities on creating food security plans and land healing initiatives consistent with community values and needs.

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Frontiers

JUNE 5, 2023

Now, writing in Frontiers in Plant Science , an international team of researchers has presented a new dataset on antiplasmodial activity for three flowering plant families comprising more than 21,000 species. There is no effective and environmentally friendly way of controlling this invasive species.

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Frontiers

JUNE 14, 2022

A new study shows that by feeding blood containing high levels of the neurotransmitter serotoni n to female invasive city-dwelling mosquitos ( Anopheles stephensi ), we can decrease the mosquitos’ flight speed, and reduce their motivation to seek out a second blood meal. By Maryam Clark and Mischa Dijkstra, science writers.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 3, 2022

Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. More News From the Great Lakes News Collaborative: . May 3, 2022. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2022

on each of these dates-- -- November 8: Dormant-Season Invasive Plant Management in Forests. Learn how to recognize the berries from exotic honeysuckle, the species of birds that eat these berries, and the consequences such as altered plumage coloration. We will also discuss how some species have adjusted to stay alive.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

18 Wildlife Tree Ornaments Workshop For Youth News From PA House & Senate House Committee Meets Oct. 18 Wildlife Tree Ornaments Workshop For Youth News From PA House & Senate House Committee Meets Oct. 16 Kickoff Webinar Penn State Extension Oct. 22 Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Host Nov.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026. But the big news is NREL found that the total amount of land needed by 2035 to achieve our clean power goals with wind, solar, and long-distance transmission lines (19,700 sq. times current levels by 2035.

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