PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

On February 16, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will hold a February 29 public information meeting to unveil the initial conceptual ecological restoration and site improvement considerations for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in York County. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Wrightsville, PA 17368.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

Check These Resources Visit DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database webpage to search their compliance records by date and operator and the Inspection Reports Viewer. So far in 2024, DEP issued 392 violations to conventional oil and gas operators for abandoning and not plugging their wells. Read more here.

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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. Related Articles: -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On February 14, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that $444,364 has been awarded to 12 projects aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s native biodiversity through the Wild Resource Conservation Program. Click Here for a list of projects approved.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 6, 2023

The District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana preliminarily enjoined the enforcement of the Final Rule in Louisiana inshore waters until February 1, 2022, finding the state could sue in its quasi-sovereign capacity with its interest in and ownership of marine resources. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

The deadline to apply for internships with state agencies like the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Health is February 16. The positions can be searched by agency, location, salary and job type.

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Vermont Law

JANUARY 1, 2024

2024 TOP 10 BLOG Natural, Native Solutions to Fire VJEL Staff Editor: Joseph Gerngross Faculty Member: Mark James “[W]hy don’t you fight the rain, or fight earthquakes?”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

These grants will ensure our state and Tribal partners have the resources needed to continue their decades of successful reclamation work on our nation’s abandoned mine land sites.” “OSMRE is proud to announce the availability of the 2024 AML fee-based grants,” said OSMRE Principal Deputy Director Sharon Buccino.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Seth Cassell, Director of the Bureau of Forestry for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources states, “some of the best places in Pennsylvania to enjoy quiet areas are in our state forest systems.” Luckily, in Pennsylvania, there are 124 state parks and 2.2

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) has proposed a rule that will significantly restrict the practice of venting and flaring at wellsites in an effort to address natural gas waste in Louisiana. The rulemaking process is ongoing, but the earliest effective date of the rule is October 20, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1594 ) -- Eureka Resources LLC - Standing Stone Treatment Plant: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Operating Permit for the facility located in Standing Stone Twp., Westmoreland County. ( Chester County. ( Bradford County. ( Blair County. ( Beaver County. ( Washington County. ( Butler County. (

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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. Recently colder temperatures have stimulated steady change in foliage throughout the Commonwealth.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Photo credit: Frontiers We take a moment to reflect on the information, resources, and actions taken over the past several months towards promoting longer, more prosperous lives on a healthier planet.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2023

My friend Nathan Alexander, who is a doctoral student in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, wrote this essay for the Voices of ACES blog in recognition of Pride month. Here’s an excerpt: I came to the University of Illinois in January 2017 as a Ph.D.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. “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.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website , Report Emergencies, Submit Environmental Complaints ; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice ; visit DEP’s Blog , Like DEP on Facebook , Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. “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.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Agenda serves as a guide and resource to the regulated community, the public, Department staff and members of the Department's advisory committees regarding the focus of the Department's policy development for the coming year.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Reimbursements are available to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility located within its geographic borders. The deadline for applications is March 31.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The Louisiana State Mineral & Energy Board (“Mineral Board”) is the body tasked with overseeing the mineral resources owned by the State of Louisiana. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

The Butler County-based Coalition was established in 1994 to restore land, water and wildlife resources in the Slippery Rock Watershed. Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Questions should be directed to calongo@pa.gov , DCNR Natural Resource Program Specialist. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

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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. Summer rain and moderate temps helped green the canopy of Penn’s Woods, setting the stage for a very colorful autumn display. 1 -- Save The Date: Keystone Coldwater Conference Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 12, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its last Fall Foliage Report that gives a preview of next week’s leaf viewing. Related Articles: -- DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Nov.

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

Jen Kiggans, a Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair, CRES Clean Energy Champion and Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. To read about a recent win in this industry, check out this blog on Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project HERE.

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Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

BCCM) websites and blogs will be unveiling a new look and a more intuitive user experience. We hope you enjoy browsing through the many useful resources available at www.lawbc.com, including all of our regulatory memoranda, articles, podcasts, webinar recordings, blogs, news of upcoming seminars and webinars, training courses, and more.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website , Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog, Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Related Articles: -- Registration Open!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

On October 6, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its second Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing four counties are already at their peak of color-- McKean, Potter, Susquehanna and Wayne counties. Signs of fall abound in Penn’s Woods, but a few northern tier counties will enter peak color this week, stealing the show.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website , Report Emergencies, Submit Environmental Complaints ; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice ; visit DEP’s Blog , Like DEP on Facebook , Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. “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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2024

Comments are due May 6 and may be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be May 14, 2024. Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “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.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

On November 2, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its final Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing an end to a phenomenal fall color season. Rain, wind, and snow have stripped many trees of their fall best. NewsClips: -- Reminder: DCNR Holds Nov. 8 [PaEN] [Posted: November 2, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Threads PA Environment Digest Feed PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

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Law Columbia

JULY 31, 2023

The project will cause significant disturbances to surface resources and will also open up the area to future oil and gas development. The administration has tried to disavow responsibility for the approval by asserting that it has a legal obligation to allow ConocoPhillips to “fully develop” oil resources in the project area.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website , Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog, Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Send email to: PaForester@pa.gov Click Here to read the entire Forest Focus.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website , Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog, Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

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