PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On November 1, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Denise Coleman announced that Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for natural disaster recovery efforts in Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon. Posted: November 1, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

historic investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Dunn was joined by Lancaster Conservancy CEO Phil Wenger, and other state and local officials.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Brett Walton, Circle of Blue November 29, 2021. Utah, they insist, can do much more to conserve its existing freshwater reserves. In Utah’s southwest corner, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is championing the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project , currently under review by the Bureau of Land Management.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The January 24 meeting of DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council will feature a discussion of the newly released Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Report conclusions and recommendations. Join The Meeting The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Council is scheduled to meet September 28 to hear updates on three new state parks and new utility-scale solar facility guidance. Annual Report CNRAC recently submitted its 2021-22 annual report to Gov. Wolf and the legislature.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth's natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania's booming outdoor recreation industry. million in 2021 but is still higher than the average of the three pre-COVID years. According to the U.S. million acres of state forests. In 2022, an estimated 37.9

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HumanNature

MARCH 3, 2025

Pollinators are vital to food security, ecosystem health, and biodiversity, making their conservation a national priority. Department of Agricultures Conservation Reserve Program -Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the largest land-based restoration programs in the US [2].

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Allegheny County Conservation District accomplished its goal of planting its 3,000th tree during its 75th anniversary year. Our natural resources, including trees, are critical infrastructure,” Executive Director Heather Manzo said. Visit the Allegheny County Conservation District website for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The petition alleges the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor have failed to protect state forests used by ATVs on more than 300 miles of ATV trails built by DCNR and 2,000+ miles of illegal trails created by riders in Sproul , Susquehannock , Tiadaghton and Tioga State Forests.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

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. Source: 2021 SB 100 Joint Agency Report, California Energy Commission.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Lawmakers have accordingly sought ways to conserve water, particularly in urban areas. Ecological Conservation. This year saw significant budget allocations to facilitate California’s conservation goals. The post 2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted? Download as PDF.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2021

On July 20, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced new conservation measures in certain state forests where federally threatened and endangered bats are found. The conservation measures are included in a Bat Habitat Conservation Plan prepared by DCNR and the Game Commission and approved by the U.S.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In New Orleans, the Sewerage and Water Board is asking residents to conserve water to prevent sewage backups. The post The Stream, September 3, 2021: When Climate Disasters Strike, Rural America Suffers The Most appeared first on Circle of Blue. Days later, local and state officials have begun to tally the extensive damage.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 16, 2025

A natural resource under threat According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), wetlands cover 3% of Zimbabwe s area, while the country has seven Wetlands of International Importance. As a result, during the rainy season, these waterborne diseases become more rampant. Photo credit:: Global Press / Alamy.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On September 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrated the Delaware & Hudson Rail-Trail as Pennsylvania’s 2021 Trail of the Year. The Rail-Trail Council continues to develop the trail and will celebrate 30 years as an organization in April 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate Program. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. The program is set to begin August 29, 2022, and ends December 16, 2022.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 22, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

These positions will work with our team to promote riparian forest buffers, conservation landscaping, and upland forest planting best management practices (BMPs) and assist landowners with technical needs such as implementation planning, maintenance, and identifying appropriate funding sources. Travel throughout the Commonwealth is required.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 2, 2021

A complex and arcane water banking program in the lower Colorado River basin, adopted in 2007 and later amended, was designed to incentivize water conservation, prevent waste, and boost storage in a waning Lake Mead. ICS is not conservation in the household sense of simply using less. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue. million acres.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Knowledge of PA’s natural resource concerns, water quality best management practices (including riparian forest buffers, afforestation and conservation landscaping) and tree/plant ID skills are preferred. The position supports Pennsylvania’s renewed focus on increasing watershed forestry practices throughout the Commonwealth.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2021

The Awards include-- -- Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resource Education This award honors individuals or programs designing, developing, and implementing educational programs focused on the conservation and management of Pennsylvania’s natural resources. The deadline for nominations is September 1.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2021

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced new legislation to revive the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) titled the “The REVIVE the CCC Act of 2021” or “The Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy (REVIVE) by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Act”. Posted: July 22, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Greg Bonsall has been named the new Executive Director of PA Envirothon who most recently served as District Manager of the Lycoming County Conservation District Greg is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management (ERM) and minors in Biology and Watersheds & Water Resources.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 26, 2021

Judging from the 2021 Conservation Finance Boot Camp, pretty intensely. Digital again for the first time, the 2021 Conservation Finance Boot Camp drew over 120 professionals from at least six time zones to learn… Read more → Read the full story at GreenBiz.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources looking for ideas on how it can improve information about its trails for trail users. As part of this initiative, DCNR has launched an online survey to gather feedback about the kind of information trail users want before using a trail and while on a trail.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Wildlife Leadership Academy is seeking referrals of motivated students ages 14 to 17 to become Certified Conservation Ambassadors. Nominated students should have demonstrated interest in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation. Letters will be sent to nominated students with an invitation to apply to the 2022 program.

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ESA

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It is no surprise the topic is being mentioned in various spaces where it is not the focus – there cannot be conservation of biodiversity without climate change mitigation. These cascading effects are worsened by land use changes, in particular the use and exhaustion of natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host three virtual workshops in November for potential applicants for Community Conservation Partnership Grants. Visit DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnership Grants webpage for more information on this program. October Is Buffer Month!

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

On March 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. million from the U.S.

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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

JULY 20, 2024

Department of Agriculture is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. On July 18, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S.

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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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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. The grants fall under the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The report estimates that implementing the conservation practices necessary for Pennsylvania to achieve its remaining pollution cuts under the Chesapeake Bay Blueprint would yield an estimated $352.5 The study examined 17 conservation practices states are implementing to achieve the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint’s pollution cuts.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reported there were 2,981 acres burned in 1,371 wildfires during 2021 , down from 1,507 wildfires and 3,033 acres burned in 2020. The cost to extinguish the 2021 wildfires was $497,086, up slightly from 2020’s $466,544. Click Here for past wildfire statistics.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

By Erin Frederick, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator In 2021, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 770 dedicated community volunteers in 28 counties that logged 25,752 volunteer hours across the state. Since the program began in 2013, this brings the total volunteer hours to 79,828 hours, valued at $2.2

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On November 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. Posted: November 29, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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