PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2021

On June 1, PA American Water announced the winners of its 19th Annual Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest , with a sixth-grade student from Allegheny County scoring top honors. Activities like our art contest help to remind us that we all have a part in protecting our water sources.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 1, 2024

Tomorrow, April 2nd, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will perform the last open-to-the-media snow survey of the year. These seasonal snow surveys offer a health check-up for our water system. In California, snow surveys help the state forecast and manage the year’s water supply.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2023

Forest to MI Faucet: Using Trees to Keep Water Sources Pristine A Great Lakes News Collaborative series investigating the region’s water pollution challenges. This series explores the Clean Water Act’s shortcomings in the Great Lakes, and how the region can more completely address water pollution in the next 50 years.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, many people in Philadelphia probably have no idea that New York City plays a role in protecting their drinking water supply. These differences present daily challenges in FUDR’s efforts to protect and restore the river system. In other words, there is something in it for everybody.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 26, 2024

For much of the last 12 years, state political leadership has prioritized efforts to develop voluntary agreements (VAs) with water users over completing updates to the watershed’s water quality standards. Water quality for recreation, drinking, and other human uses has also suffered.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

On April 25, four state agencies, legislators and two land conservancies celebrated portions of the Turtle Creek watershed in southeastern Union County being removed, or “delisted” from the federal Clean Water Act impaired waters list. Together, we’ll restore more streams and protect more watersheds across Pennsylvania.”

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 7, 2022

Global water security is increasingly threatened. Accounting for water use and risk ought to have the same urgency with which we address carbon. However, our increasingly threatened global water security demands that accounting for water use and risk rapidly acquire the same urgency with which we address carbon.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

On May 7, environmental, conservation, anglers, and sporting groups from all over Pennsylvania are gathering in Harrisburg to educate state legislators about five key clean water policies during Clean Water Education Day. Consequently, those sources lead to pathogens, metals, and silt polluting our waterways. “As Read more here.]

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

Industrial meat and poultry slaughterhouses dump millions of pounds of pollutants into the nation’s waters every year. The federal Clean Water Act directs the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set and enforce the rules that regulate this pollution.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2021

Now an activist, she campaigns for Indigenous rights — and the water to sustain them. Her father recounted a moment from his youth when he almost biked into the river, not realizing the water had stretched so far beyond its banks. Bernal was raised to view water as more than just a resource to be extracted.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

With water temporarily so abundant, it is tempting to push planning for water scarcity to the back burner. The state’s water management challenges during wet and dry times interrelate , and are intensifying. Our new report finds improvements during the recent drought. But California does not have this luxury.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 14, 2024

For example: Water consumption: The equipment used to capture carbon generates heat and must be cooled with water. This water will be withdrawn from the Athabasca River system, putting more pressure on a watershed already under stress. Water is life!” There are many questions that Pathways and Alberta have yet to answer.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 9, 2023

Conservation easements protect the region’s depleted groundwater. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative Commons user Michael Rael By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – March 9, 2023 The San Luis Valley, a high desert farming region in southern Colorado, is a land of daunting natural constraints, especially its scarce water reserves.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 28, 2023

UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region. The UN Water Conference was held March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. First, they highlighted the work being done to protect the Great Lakes. Indigenous groups ought to have a stronger voice in water management decisions.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency , Philadelphia Water Department , and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary joined to celebrate Earth Week and highlight a new ad campaign, ‘Trash Free Waters Begin with YOU!’ Whether it’s Earth Day or any other day, we all have a role to play in keeping our environment cleaner, greener, and safer.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

On April 22, members of the Public Utility Commission voiced concerns over the potential impacts on water and wastewater public utilities and the resulting financial burden on Pennsylvania water customers as the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 22, the Choose Clean Water Coalition , Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed and PennFuture released the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Clean Water Legislative Briefing Book , a comprehensive guide to protecting and restoring Pennsylvania's rivers and streams. million residents relying on its waters in Pennsylvania alone.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 16, 2024

One of my favorite things to do with friends is to spot some of the incredible sea creatures that live in our harbor. Sign up to receive our emails. Cleaning the sting with a mixture of ocean water and baking soda or meat tenderizer is the most common recommendation for sea nettle stings.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 17, 2024

More than 98 per cent of us already have PFAS in our blood—substances with known ties to thyroid disease, asthma and an array of cancers. But PFAS lobbyists show callous disregard for our health by continuing to stand in the way of necessary regulations. Firefighters choose to risk their lives every day to protect our communities.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

The Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Bay will host an April 4 webinar on Caring For Our Local Waterways starting at 7:00 p.m. Join the webinar to hear some inspiring speakers talk about how they are leading the way in keeping our water clean through advocacy, policy change, and help from volunteers who care for our sacred watershed.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Events this spring and summer will highlight what elected officials and leaders, property owners, and households can do to protect Lake Erie - through action and education. During spring, heavy rainfall and snowmelt occur, which causes water to flow down roads and driveways,” said Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture’s Erie Campaign Manager.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

On May 2, the Coalition For The Delaware River Watershed announced it has received a grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to educate utility users on where their water comes from, how its treated, and how nonprofits can foster trust between companies and local residents.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

To date, the organization has helped to protect nearly 19,000 acres of farms and forests, clean waters, and wildlife habitat through land protection agreements called conservation easements. Light refreshments will be provided; attendees should bring a reusable water bottle. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley introduced the latest DEP Newsletter to “highlight our collective wins, amplify our mission to protect the environmental rights of Pennsylvanians, showcase the critical work done by our peers, and ensure everyone is informed of upcoming events.” Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

On March 13, nearly 60 members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed met with their members of Congress to urge support for the protection, restoration, and conservation of the Delaware River Watershed. Despite our unified efforts, in the FY24 budget, level funding was provided at $11.5

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

The Lancaster Conservancy and many partners will hold the 8th Annual Lancaster Water Week on June 7 - 15 to celebrate the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County. Lancaster Water Week features over 60 events as we paddle, explore, volunteer, and take action as a community to protect our streams and rivers for the future!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 20, the PA Environmental Council and Aqua Pennsylvania are pleased to announce a new grant program aimed at improving the health of waterways that supply drinking water in Pennsylvania. Our partnership with Aqua is a great opportunity to ensure clean drinking water for communities who rely on the Chester-Ridley-Crum Watershed.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2024

On May 2, the American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water , the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.,

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Waterkeeper identified 10 major areas of concern that could lead to irreversible damage to natural resources and cause harm to our public health. Bald eagles were also identified, which are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Protection Treaty Act.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

On May 6, Berks Nature announced it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant to construct a vernal pool habitat on the Neversink Mountain Preserve. The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

This authority, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, is an important step in addressing the health risks and environmental injustice faced by Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supports their decades-long fight to protect themselves from the health harms and environmental contamination they face.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

On April 9, the CNX Resources Corporation announced it is nearing completion of its Kiski Water Line project, which will serve the Company's local operational needs, reduce the local impact of natural gas development, and potentially optimize regional water resources by providing additional reliable water infrastructure to area communities.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Our educational programs working with children and young adults are very impactful,” Troscianecki said. If we can add context to that and help them understand more about the natural world, then we can look forward to future generations seeing the value in protecting water quality in streams, lakes, ponds and rivers.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 26, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, Chester County, for a first-hand look at research measuring the effects of farming practices that are improving water quality and soil health. They discussed a new $1.5 Read more here.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 17, 2024

The mollusk looks around at the reef and says (because in jokes everyone talks) to the sea cucumber, “I think we’re in hot water.” Well, if you have been reading the news or following our blogs, you know the ocean is getting hotter due to humans burning fossil fuels. In fact, 90% of all global warming is occurring in our ocean.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – A year ago, news broke that Imperial Oil’s Kearl mine had been leaking toxic industrial wastewater for over nine months while keeping local Indigenous communities in the dark.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We at Ocean Conservancy are following these events closely and want our members and ocean lovers everywhere to have accurate information about whale threats. By sharing information from trusted sources, we can help protect whales from the true pressures upon them.

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