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

MARCH 27, 2025

On March 20, the Department of Environmental Protection told the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board the US Department of the Interior has "withdrawn" the Orphan Oil and Gas Well Regulatory Improvement Act Grant Program designed to help states strengthen their programs, in particular to prevent future oil and gas well abandonments.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an opportunity to bid on a mine reclamation project involving maintenance on the Rausch Creek Mine Water Treatment Plant in Schuylkill County. Posted: November 12 ,2021] PA Environment Digest Click Here for the list. Click Here for the list.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity. State Agencies Are Hiring!

Clean Energy 93

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2024

The air quality for this report was calculated using data reviewed by EPA from 2020, 2021, and 2022. That means it includes the extreme wildfires exacerbated by the fossil fuel industry that burned more than 4% of California in 2021 and 2022. Source: California Natural Resources Agency.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

“We are immensely proud of these students' accomplishments and wish them all the best as they kick start their careers and take the lessons learned about conservation and natural resources from the Envirothon with them throughout their lives," Seftas added. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021. In an effort to address this issue, the Louisiana Legislature passed Act No.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools across Pennsylvania in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will present its most prestigious honor – the Fox Calhoun Award – to environmental trailblazer David Hess at its annual Awards Celebration held Thursday, October 14, in virtual format. The 2021 Awards Celebration is sponsored by A Friend of PRC, Howard Wein, Esq.,

Recycling 98

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Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

We felt it was necessary because [the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources] plays an important role in ensuring our water resources or resources are protected, and that there’s a sustainable water supply available for future generations.” — Katie Smith, the department’s director of ecological and water resources.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

For well #3- a violation was continued from April 19, 2021 for failing to submit a well integrity report. Original violations issued November 18, 2021. DEP issued the original violations for failure to restore the well pad and the water impoundment on July 14, 2017. DEP inspection report. No violations were issued for leaking gas.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 11, 2024

Previous editions of the report were published in September 2021 , March 2022 , and May 2023. This edition also includes maps and data visualizations that were prepared by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Blue Raster LLC.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On October 18, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn encouraged Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2022 Trail of the Year. DCNR recently honored the D & H Rail Trail as the 2021 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year and department officials are eager to see nominations for 2022.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

million from the state Department of Natural Resources. million homes over the next decade in Ontario, also changes environmental protections and regulations required for development plans. In the News FISH STICKS: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved $1.7

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 28, 2022

OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Environmental and health groups are urging senators to strengthen Bill S-5 in order to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) without delay.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2021

On December 6, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced the Commonwealth has reached a settlement with Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., ?that

Natural Resources 98

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 22, the Clean Air Council , PennFuture , and the Center for Biological Diversity announced they appealed an extension of Renovo Energy Center’s air pollution permit for a large gas-fired power plant — a significant source of new pollution within an environmental justice area.

Natural Gas 104

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

. -- Sewage Facilities Program : Costs associated with the planning work required under Act 537 Sewage Facilities Act. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Related Article: -- IFO: 2021 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Revenue $233.8

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas 2018 Natural Resources Environmental Protection 91

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Hunters, hikers, fall foliage visitors and anyone going out to enjoy Penn’s Woods this fall are urged by former Department Of Environmental Protection Secretary David Hess to report the illegal road dumping of conventional oil and gas wastewater on roads. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste 98

Waste 2021 2016 2018 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Potter County; -- Seneca Resources Co.

2018 112

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, amended Section 40307 of the Outer Continental Shelfs Act (OCSLA) to provide authority to the U.S. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a “ Report to Congress on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration ” in June of 2021.

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Carbon Dioxide Regulations 2022 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2022

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Anyone interested in protecting water quality in local watersheds can benefit from a Penn State Extension program that will offer training around the state this spring. The Master Watershed Steward Program provides residents with extensive coursework in water and natural resources.

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Natural Resources 2021 2022 Climate Change 99

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2021

On July 28, the 2021 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon announced Pennsylvania’s Envirothon Team from Pleasant Valley High School in Monroe County placed seventh in the international Envirothon competition held in Nebraska this week. 2021 PA Envirothon Pennsylvania also held a virtual Envirothon competition in 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2021

Posted: July 27, 2021] PA Environment Digest If you have symptoms that are consistent with a tick-borne disease, it is important to speak to a doctor immediately. Visit the Department of Health’s Tickborne Diseases webpage for more information.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Environmental Protection 2021 Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

On March 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 12 projects in the state’s southwest region were awarded a total of $2,998,875 though DEP’s Growing Greener Plus Grant Program , which restores impaired waters and protects waterways from nonpoint source pollution. Statewide, this year’s awards exceed $20 million.

Conservation 98

Conservation 2022 Natural Resources Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

These individuals are tentatively scheduled to provide comments-- -- David Hess, Former Secretary of DEP -- Kelsey Krepps, Sierra Club -- Kurt Klapkowski, Acting DEP Deputy for Oil & Gas Management -- Arthur Stewart, Cameron Energy -- Adam Peltz, Environmental Defense Fund Corrective Legislation On April 19, Rep. Read more here.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas 2017 Waste Natural Resources 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The ERA states: 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. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 11, 2021) [2] Muth v. 2022-015. [3]

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2021

Bentonite is not naturally occurring in Pennsylvania, and no testing has been done to determine radioactivity of drill cuttings or rule out the presence of PFAS or PFOA chemicals, despite the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent acknowledgment of the presence of PFAS chemicals in drilling materials. Who do we work for?”

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Environmental Protection Natural Resources Waste 98

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. Kahler, Department of Environmental Protection retired, Lycoming County -- 2020 – Steven Wm.

Conservation 52

Conservation Natural Resources 2020 2021 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This essentially limits permittees from ever having to pay legal fees, leaving only the state-funded Department of Environmental Protection to cover costs when permit challenges are successful.

Law 98

Law Natural Gas Natural Resources Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Act 14 Notices To Municipalities Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency. Read more here. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 114

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

On July 15, Eureka Resources submitted a request to the Department of Environmental Protection to terminate the water quality permit for a proposed oil and gas wastewater treatment facility in Dimock, Susquehanna County due to changed “commercial factors.” MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2021 91

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2022

Wolf directed the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct an evaluation of how it regulates conventional oil and gas wells to prevent new abandoned wells, tighten review of permit transfers, review compliance with environmental safeguards and make recommendations for changes and actions, including criminal sanctions.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2021

House The House Appropriations Committee hearing schedule includes-- -- February 15: Start of hearings. -- February 28: 10:00 - Department of Environmental Protection -- March 2: 10:00 - Department of Agriculture For the second year in a row, the House Committee has not scheduled a hearing for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

2022 48

2022 Natural Resources Environmental Protection Conservation 48

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Database shows D & B Gas Prod LLC had no violations in 2019, 2020 and 2021, one minor violation in 2022, no violations in 2023 and one violation prior to these in 2024. DEP approved the request to terminate the permit in a July 24 letter saying it will become effective in 30 days. Read more here.

Natural Gas 109

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued 12 unconventional shale gas drillers notices of violation for abandoning gas wells without plugging them at 35 wells pads (each with multiple wells) in 17 counties between 2016 and 2022, according to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Reporting system. Read more here.

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