Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Incremental (step-by-step) approaches In 2022, the EPA published an Environmental Justice Legal Tools document and a Cumulative Impacts Addendum. However, since major US environmental laws are enacted to protect the air, water, and land separately (i.e. Overburdened communities cannot wait any longer.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency has granted a petition to begin the process of promulgating new water quality standards under Section 303(c)(4)(B) of the federal Clean Water Act for the Delaware River estuary. Accordingly, EPA is determining, pursuant to [Clean Water Act (CWA)] Section 303(c)(4)(B) and 40 CFR 131.22(b),

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

MAX conducts waste operations under permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation Recovery Act. The proposed regulation was published for comment in January 2022 when three virtual hearings were held.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The Chesapeake Conservancy and 13 partners have more than 30 farms lined up to put practices in place that will help address water quality issues and wildlife habitat concerns in Huntingdon, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union and Snyder counties in the central part of the state. How Clean Is Your Stream? million to the project.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As we head into the holiday season, we here at The Nature Conservancy are feeling enormous gratitude for our Washington state leaders in Congress who have been working for years to advance Puget Sound recovery efforts. Last week, a major milestone was achieved in efforts to advance recovery of Puget Sound, and it’s worth celebrating.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

One of the biggest challenges to local forest health discussed at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s September 24 event will be invasive plants. In addition to Quadro, Michael Doucette, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources service forester for Westmoreland County, will speak at the workshop, which will be held from 8:30 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Department of Agriculture announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The Chesapeake Conservancy and thirteen partners will work with NRCS to accelerate conservation improvements to work toward eventual delisting of the streams.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program Projects Eligible applicants include county or municipal governments; county conservation districts; councils of government; municipal authorities; and nonprofit organizations. DEP's Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation has a total of $103.4

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

The [federal] Clean Water Act, passed in 1972, put in place regulations to limit pollution and water quality standards to begin the process of restoring waterways nationwide. These riparian forest buffers improve water quality and provide habitat for both land and water species.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Historically, due to abandoned mine drainage and other industrial pollution, many streams in the area were considered dead and could not support life due to their poor water quality. However, after a series of environmental protections starting with the Clean Water Act of 1972 and, of course, time, these streams have bounced back.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

On October 12, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA announced nearly $300,000 has been awarded to four Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) projects in Pennsylvania. The selected CIG projects in Pennsylvania for fiscal year 2022 include: -- Water Science Institute $75,000, Legacy Sediment 3.0:

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

which qualify for special protections under the federal Clean Water Act. DEP received the NPDES permit application on August 31, 2022, and that application was deemed administratively complete on December 16, 2022. which qualify for special protections under the federal Clean Water Act.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

This led to the idea of removing 50,000 pounds of trash for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act in 2022. She has such a passion to make a difference in the conservation world. “We knew that this amount of trash would quickly fill the 30-yard dumpster we had,” she continued. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Thank you for your leadership! -- Caren Glotfelty Recognized As A 2022 Distinguished Daughter Of Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- CBF Blog: Franklin Kury: Two Jars Of Water, And A Lasting Environmental Legacy For Pennsylvania - By B.J. 1 Webinar, 8 In-Person Stakeholder Sessions Beginning Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

By Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of DCNR In 2018 at the Lancaster County farm for the kickoff of the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership , I remember thinking about what an ambitious challenge planting that many trees would be and how important reaching that goal is for clean rivers and streams in Pennsylvania. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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Acoel

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Pat Parenteau. The Supreme Court kicks off its 2022 term on October 3 with the highly anticipated argument in Sackett v EPA. This time the Clean Water Act is on the chopping block. States are not likely to fill the gap.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2022

Visit DEP’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed webpage to learn more about cleaning up rivers and streams in Pennsylvania's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. How Clean Is Your Stream? Check DEP’s 2022 Water Quality Report to find out how clean streams are near you.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2024

billion dollars in clean water infrastructure in Pennsylvanian communities. million in total funding awards for water, wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source projects. In fiscal year 2022-2023, the PennVEST Board awarded $956.4 PennVEST has surpassed its 36th year and has invested over $12.2

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Over 275 people attended, bringing together organizations and individuals spanning the four Delaware River Watershed states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation. “A And we look forward to continuing to support the critical actions that follow these conversations."

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

Unfortunately, this has led to half of Lancaster’s waterways being considered “impaired” under the Clean Water Act , which means that the county does not meet water quality standards that protect public health. For more local trail adventures this spring, please visit the Lancaster Conservancy website.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

20 Via Zoom, Offer Sensor Rentals -- Citizen Science Parasite Hunters Needed: Penn State Researcher Asking Deer Hunters For Help In Biting Flies Research Effort - By Penn State News [PaEN] -- PUC Joins 8th Annual ‘Imagine A Day Without Water’ To Raise Water Awareness -- Warren Times: Night Sky Program Offered Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy would take the leading role in plan implementation. Funding is proposed to be sought under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act among other sources. Posted: June 17, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

While pledging to ramp up such oversight, the EPA is also working closely with the county conservation district, Farm Bureau and others to encourage farmers to adopt runoff control measures on their land. “We Really, the key we have to unlock is widespread adoption of conservation practices on small– and medium-size farms,” Ortiz said.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Posted: December 25, 2022] PA Environment Digest Ramirez [Equitrans Gas Leak, Keystone Oil Pipeline Spill] -- League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan. 23: With Edges In Place - How To Garden To Accommodate Human Interface With Natural Form, Function. 6 - Creating An Edible Landscape. 6 - Creating An Edible Landscape.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 25 PA Environment Digest 40 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic PAEP Recognizes Marci Mowery With Karl Mason Award; The Wildlife Leadership Academy With Walter Lyon Award Going, Going, Gone.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2022

By Conservation Innovation Fund The Lancaster Revolving Water Fund and East Lampeter Township partner to achieve critical water quality objectives in Lancaster County, a priority conservation area in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $3.5

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2022

“The states, especially Pennsylvania through proposed legislations like the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP), need to continue increasing investments in clean water too. EPA must use its authority under the Clean Water Act to hold the states to their clean water commitments. “We

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Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Toxic Substances Control Act section 7 imminently hazardous chemical. Parties will have until November 7, 2022 to comment on the proposed rulemaking. What are the next steps in the EPA process? There is a 60 day public comment period which commenced on September 6th when the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The news site CalMatters reports that state officials are preparing for another year of scarce water supplies. Farms and cities are bracing for mandatory conservation orders and environmental groups are scrambling to protect fish and birds. More water news and analysis await you at circleofblue.org.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On October 19, member of Congress Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia) joined with environmental advocates and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) at Bartram’s Garden to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the federal Clean Water Act.

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Ocean Conservancy

JANUARY 18, 2023

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Working in ocean conservation has opened my eyes to the larger “aquascape”, a concept that emphasizes the inextricable connectivity of fresh and marine waters, including the transitional brackish waters that link them. In short, all water is connected.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2022

Two watershed restoration plans coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Pennsylvania will receive over $3 million in direct federal funding in the fiscal year 2022 omnibus spending package signed by President Biden on March 15. The Halfmoon restoration plan was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S.

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ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. Senate considering annual defense policy bill, which includes authorizes funding for tropical forest and coral reef conservation. In this issue: Apply for the 2023 Katherine S.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Previously, Falk held the position of NWF Vice President for Regional Conservation, where she was responsible for leading the organization’s seven regional offices with a focus on regional growth and strategic plan implementation. Falk is a champion for women’s leadership and advancing equity in the conservation movement.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

A court ultimately revoked the company’s air permits in September 2022, in a major victory for environmental justice activists. In September 2022, a Louisiana court revoked the company’s air permits for failing to protect the public from environmental harm. billion complex in St. billion complex in St. James, Louisiana.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Powerful Industry’s Torrent of Manure Overwhelms State Regulators Cause of Michigan’s worst water pollution is too much waste spread on too little land. September 22, 2022 . To a large extent the harmful algal blooms that foul Michigan’s waters and turn western Lake Erie into a toxic inland sea are the result of mismatches. .

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Small, Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA John Pascavage has been doing conservation work on his little piece of Centre County, Pennsylvania, since he bought it and took the land out of farming. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making its implementation eligible for federal funding through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

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