Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Indigenous activists and organizations from around the world met virtually this week for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Zoom-based World Conservation Congress, an event that gathers world leaders once every four years to discuss the global challenge of sustainability, environmental leadership, and nature conservation.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2022

By Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary The year 2021 is in the books and while we faced global challenges, it was a successful year for DCNR laying the foundation for a better Commonwealth through health, wellness, education, stewardship of our natural resources, a stronger recreation economy and so much more.

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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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E2 Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court and held that all the amounts received by the commonwealth when it leased state lands for oil and gas development had to be appropriated to conservation and protection of public natural resources. 12, 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet November 16 on DCNR's plan for investing federal American Rescue Plan Funding on infrastructure projects. Join the Meeting The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting September 22 from 10:00 a.m. In recognition of September named as Preparedness Month, DCNR staff from several bureaus will present on Preparing for Natural Disasters and their Aftermath.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 7, 2021

It was designed to incentivize water conservation, prevent waste, and boost storage in a waning Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. If the districts invest in conservation that allows them to use less water than their allocation, they can bank what they did not withdraw as a credit.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On November 17, DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council expressed its concern about a proposal by the Maryland National Guard for very low-level combat training flights over the PA Wilds in Northcentral Pennsylvania. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites public comments on proposed grant priorities for the 2021 Wild Resource Conservation Program. formal notice ) Click Here for a copy of the 2021 Grant Priorities. Posted: August 20, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On October 15, the Wildlands Conservancy , together with project partners, funders, and community volunteers, celebrated the yearslong stream restoration of the wildlands Bushkill Creek and its success to date. The celebration took place at the Lafayette College dam removal site along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail in Easton.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2022

On January 26, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn highlighted the agency‘s 2022 priorities at the first Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting of the year. Read more here.] Clean Water “A key element people need in life is clean water.

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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

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

JULY 21, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting July 28 on large-scale solar array siting, the Regional ATV Pilot Program and other issues from 10:00 a.m. For more information and available handouts, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2021

During its online Annual Conference July 29, the PA Association of Conservation Districts recognized the conservation work of 11 individuals and districts. PACD is honored to announce the recipients of its 2021 awards. The Sullivan County Conservation District nominated Sen, Yaw. In addition, Sen.

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting November 17 to hear updates on timber harvesting in State Forests and the proposal by the Maryland National Guard for low-level Training over the PA Wilds.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2021

On July 21, Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesSecretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced Derek Eberly has been appointed to serve as the director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation. Posted: July 21, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, at PennState’s annual Ag Progress Days , Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized six individuals and two county conservation district boards with 2020 and 2021 Conservation Excellence Awards. DiFiore, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistant State Conservationist, Lycoming County -- 2021 – C.

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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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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

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

JUNE 1, 2021

The latest newsletter from the Pike County Conservation District celebrates 65 years of the district helping landowners, individuals and many others protect the natural resources of Pike County. To find out what’s happening in your local conservation district, visit the PA Association of Conservation Districts website.

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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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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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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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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and natural resource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. Compared to most other states, California has a fragmented and inefficient water rights system. Download as PDF

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , in cooperation with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources' Bureau of Forestry, seeks a highly motivated, driven, and well-organized individual to help promote and manage urban and community forestry efforts in Pennsylvania.

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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

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

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Pike Wayne Conservation Partnership will be hosting a series of Science on Tap programs throughout fall 2021. Members of the partnership will present on exciting and interesting species, for a fast paced night of nature info! The Pike Wayne Conservation Partnership is made up of the local conservation organizations.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Blair County Conservation District and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are hosting a Riparian Buffer webinar series every Wednesday in February starting at 1:00 p.m. Visit the Blair County Conservation District website to learn more about conservation services available to landowners.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2023

Pennsylvania’s Delaware State Forest is growing by 555 acres thanks to The Conservation Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. The Conservation Fund acquired the private property at auction in July 2021. Forest Service for funding support of this transfer.”

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