Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms Water sampling finds no reduction in bloom-producing nutrients. September 13, 2022 . In 2021, USDA spending on conservation reached 29 of Lenawee County’s 1,300 farms. Conservation practices have potential tradeoffs,” Osmond said. “We

2020 317

2020 2010 Waste Conservation 317

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.

Air Pollution 278

Air Pollution Toxic Substances Control Act Environmental Protection Ozone 278

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Recently, a coalition of environmental groups brought suit against the EPA for their lack of Clean Water Act (CWA) oversight surrounding CAFOs. Vermont Law School cited numerous concerns with how ANR issued and enforced discharge permits to prevent water pollution. and Masters in Environmental Law and Policy.

Clean Water Act 40

Clean Water Act 2008 2013 Natural Resources 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2022

Also visit the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership to learn how you can help clean water grow on trees. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed.

Clean Water Act 96

Clean Water Act 2022 Conservation 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2022

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation’s 2022 Parks & Forests Thru The Seasons Photo Contest is now accepting entries. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act. The deadline is September 30.

2022 59

2022 Clean Water Act Conservation 59

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),

Clean Water Act 92

Clean Water Act 2022 Regulations Government 92

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.

Waste 101

Waste Technology Technology Clean Water Act 101

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.

Conservation 52

Conservation Clean Water Act 2030 2022 52

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.

2026 98

2026 Clean Water Act 2016 Conservation 98

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.

Conservation 52

Conservation Clean Water Act Environmental Protection Natural Resources 52

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.

Conservation 52

Conservation Clean Water Act Natural Resources Climate Change 52

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

Clean Water Act 98

Clean Water Act 2025 Environmental Protection Government 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $3.5 Million In Grants To Restore, Protect Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed; 4 In PA Totalling $1.48 24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context [PaEN] -- Penn State To Host Virtual International Symposium Nov.

Conservation 49

Conservation Clean Water Act Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 49

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:

Conservation 45

Conservation Natural Resources Clean Water Act Technology 45

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

30 [PaEN] -- Chester Water Authority Petitions DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board To Hold Hearings On Water Affordability [PaEN] -- Standard-Speaker: Old Idea To Reclaim Mine Water Pitched Again To Supplement Water Supplies, But Hazelton Authority Has Doubts -- Three Rivers WaterKeeper: Oct.

Conservation 49

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Water Act Climate Change 49

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.

Clean Water Act 105

Clean Water Act Conservation 2017 2024 105

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.

Clean Water Act 75

Clean Water Act 2022 Conservation Environmental Protection 75

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.

Conservation 49

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Water Act 2022 49

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

. -- Environmental Accountability: Josh will also be an environmental champion who will protect the water we drink and the air we breathe, and not be afraid to hold polluters accountable.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2022

11 Executive Council Meeting - By Karl Blankenship, Chesapeake Bay Journal [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $3 Million To Restore Watersheds Statewide By Reducing Water Pollution [PaEN] -- Lancaster County Community Foundation Announce More Than $100,000 In Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grants [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline - P.J.

Conservation 49

Conservation Renewable Energy 2022 Natural Gas 49

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?

Clean Water Act 75

Clean Water Act Conservation Air Pollution 2022 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Other States/National/International -- AP: Policy, Climate, War Make 2022 ‘Pivot Year’ For Clean Energy -- The Economist: Why Climate Change Is Intimately Tied To Biodiversity PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Meadville Tribune: U.S. 6 - Creating An Edible Landscape. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Clean Water Act 64

Clean Water Act Politics 2022 Clean Energy 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Small, Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA When the federal Clean Water Act was established 50 years ago to regulate pollution to the country's rivers and streams and set quality standards for surface waters, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania already had a Clean Streams Law and an Environmental Rights Amendment (ERA) to its Constitution on the books. "We

Climate Change 75

Climate Change Clean Water Act Natural Resources Law 75

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.

Clean Water Act 64

Clean Water Act 2008 Clean Air Act Law 64

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

Clean Water Act 83

Clean Water Act 2024 2018 2019 83

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.

Clean Water Act 72

Clean Water Act 2022 2025 Climate Change 72

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."

Conservation 40

Conservation Clean Water Act Environmental Protection 2012 40

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.

Climate Change 58

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act Natural Gas 58

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.

Conservation 73

Conservation Clean Water Act 2023 2022 73

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

Clean Water Act 40

Clean Water Act Environmental Protection 2022 Conservation 40

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

17 -- Brandywine Conservancy Online Program Sept. 21: Exploring Nature In A Connected World Via iNaturalist App - Part I -- Brandywine Conservancy Online Program Sept. 15 Celebrating 50 Years Of The Federal Clean Water Act, Pittsburgh -- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper: Oct.

Clean Water Act 49

Clean Water Act Climate Change Natural Gas Conservation 49

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Oz At Odds Over Natural Gas, Environmental Concerns -- DEP Awards $3 Million To Restore Watersheds Statewide By Reducing Water Pollution [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Section-American Society Of Civil Engineers: Federal Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Celebration Oct.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay Faith & Waters Restoration Summit Feb. Brian Fitzpatrick & Molly Parzen, Conservation Voters Of PA -- Delaware Currents: Sewage Is Overflowing Into Philly’s Rivers, Is The City’s $2 Billion+ Fix Working? -- Delaware River Basin Commission: Recap Of Dec.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Endangered Species Act 82

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.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Conservation 2022 2015 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2022

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Conservation Waste 40

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of Agriculture Protects 2,478 Acres On 30 Farms In 18 Counties Natural Lands Preserves 278 Acres Of Former Pocono Drag Lodge In Luzerne County Dr. Rugh & Sylvia Henderson Partnered With Lebanon Valley Conservancy To Protect Historic Farm French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Preserves 4.45 11 WeConservePA Feb.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Conservation Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2022

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Water Act 2022 40