Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

On November 8, 2022, voters there approved an amendment to the city charter to include a right to clean water. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – November 10, 2022. The post 2022 Election Recap: Landslide Victory for Florida City’s ‘Right to Clean Water’ Amendment appeared first on Circle of Blue. Sunrise in Titusville, Florida.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On September 14, the Westmoreland Conservation District announced the Lash family farm of West Newton and Ramsey Excavating LLC of Ligonier have been selected as the winners of the 2022 Westmoreland Conservation District awards. The Lash family is the Conservation Farmer of the Year, and Ramsey Excavating is the J.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Projects eligible for funding include removing old dams, buying out flood-prone properties, improving water quality, conserving land, restoring wetlands, and planting trees in cities. The post What’s Up With Water – November 15, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 24, 2022

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers heatwaves in India, dam removal across Europe, and a groundwater conservation proposal in Arizona. . The groups include The Nature Conservancy, Rewilding Europe, and the World Fish Migration Foundation. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2023

By Rachael Marques, PCCD Watershed Specialist During the 2022 surface water sampling season, Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) staff sampled 17 sites for macroinvertebrates and 6 sites for fish throughout Pike County! We are adjusting our sampling times to account for any affect on data which may have occurred in 2022.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

APRIL 15, 2024

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. This week is the Farm Bill for All Farmers Week of Action: Conservation Not Consolidation. Now is the time to act. Take Action!

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 14, 2024

Premier Doug Ford has forced Ontario’s 36 Conservation Areas to set the table for a province-wide land buffet for developers. By December 31, 2024, Conservation Areas must create an inventory of “land which is suitable for the purposes of housing and housing infrastructure” for disposal as surplus lands.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 16, 2022

By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – August 16, 2022. July 2022 was the second-warmest July on record for North America, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. Basin states have until Tuesday to present a plan to conserve two million to four million acre-feet next year. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue © J.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sipho Mosai told reporters that customers need to conserve in case of a longer drought. The post What’s Up With Water – October 25, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue. By some estimates 40 percent of their flow is lost to leaks or theft. The CEO of Rand Water addressed the problem at a media briefing.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This comprehensive analysis delves into Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) enrollment from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to 2023, uncovering trends in program spending and practices that have significantly enhanced environmental outcomes at the farm, state, and national levels. million additional acres enrolled in FY23.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 2, 2022

By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – August 2, 2022. It would also implement cost-sharing requirements to ease tribal access to conservation projects and allow tribes to lease conserved water for use off of reservation. The post Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 2, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2022

It was filed by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union and the Green League, who object to a 30-year groundwater pumping permit given by state regulators. In responding to climate change, water and energy conservation systems could have a negative influence if efforts create plumbing systems that allow bacteria to grow.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 8, 2022

There are ways to adapt, such as storing rainwater, reviving the water-trapping capacity wetlands, and conserving water in agriculture. The post What’s Up With Water — March 8, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue. However, the IPCC report warns that global policy must be aggressive, and that leaders need to act swiftly.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 8, 2024

Farmers also need expanded support to access conservation programs through on-the-ground technical assistance, including specialized support for grass-based production and underserved producers. Conservation Technical Assistance Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) is the backbone of NRCS’ conservation programs.

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Cool Green Science

JULY 17, 2022

Six perfect summer nature reads, from bird observation to a wildlife thriller to conservation history. The post Cool Green Summer Book Review 2022 appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for Round 27 of the Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grant Program. Trout Unlimited chapters, watershed associations, conservation districts, conservancies, and municipalities are among those eligible to apply.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Click Here for the 2022 week-by-week list of articles! Conservation Leadership - 2004 to 2022: -- 1,198 New Articles In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- 233 Stories: These Conservation Leaders Gave Us Cleaner Water, Land & Air In 2020! Will your story be included in 2023?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 11, the Sand County Foundation announced Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm in Hellam, York County is the 2022 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Flinchbaugh Farm When it comes to conservation and commerce, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm is an agricultural showcase.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Airborne DNA detection, pesticides and the revival of wetlands are on the radar of biodiversity protectors. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is pleased to announce the winners of its fifth annual juried photo contest for the Upper Delaware River region, that was open to professional and amateur photographers. Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Conservancy, Like on Facebook and Follow on Twitter.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is perhaps the single most ready-made tool for farmers to voluntarily tackle climate change. And in 2022 , the number of farmers turned away from CSP due to a lack of funding had grown to over 24,000. CSP is an incredibly popular program among farmers.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2022

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Women In Conservation Awards Program to recognize excellence in conservation and to forge a stronger network of women who are deeply committed to working to protect Pennsylvania’s environment. Nominees should have dedicated at least 25 years of work to conservation in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

The departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture and Conservation and Natural Resources have released Pennsylvania's Healthy Waters Health Communities 2022 Chesapeake Bay Progress Report. In 2022, our farmers implemented conservation practices including no-till farming and cover crops on more than 1.5

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Ocean Conservancy

JULY 11, 2022

I am thrilled to share the official winners of Ocean Conservancy’s 2022 Photo Contest ! Thank you for taking the time to enter your photographs and to vote for your favorites during our 2022 Photo Contest. Ocean Conservancy 2022 Photo Contest Wildcard Winner: Sea otter with discarded can © Shane Keena.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

347.563.6408 Release: 2022 Census of Agriculture Underscores Need for Policy Shift Washington, DC, February 13, 2024 – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This survey is a wake up call.

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Cool Green Science

APRIL 4, 2022

Reading about nature and conservation doesn’t have to be a chore, as these 6 books demonstrate. The post Earth Month Book Review 2022 appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

Individuals working in agricultural conservation can dive into professional development opportunities by attending the “ ACAP Ag Conservation Con ,” June 4-6 at Toftrees Golf Resort, located at 1 Country Club Lane in State College. The early registration fee of $45 is available through May 10.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Fourth Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation , hosted by the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology , is seeking nonprofit organizations that support the conservation of Bird Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Pennsylvania. The Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation is a ten-day long event each June.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

On January 18, the Brandywine Conservancy announced it ended 2022 with more than 500 total conservation easements held by the organization, while also exceeding 70,000 acres of land that have been permanently preserved through both direct and facilitated easements.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 12, 2022

Jessica Espenshade, Adam Reimer and Lekha Knuffman (2022). “Increasing agricultural conservation outreach through social science.” Addressing these challenges requires … Continue reading Increasing agricultural conservation outreach through social science.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 23, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … the annual Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest has arrived! Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. We are so grateful for their professional assistance in determining who will be the grand prize winner of our 2022 Photo Contest: the Judges’ Choice Award. Don’t delay!

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Independence Conservancy will host three waste tire collection events in Beaver and Washington counties to provide an affordable way for vehicle owners to get rid of tires or wheels from cars and light trucks and other vehicles. All collections are held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. Click Here for the scheduled of disposal fees.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. , Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2022

On January 25, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the PA Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) announced French Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania had been selected as the state’s 2022 River of the Year. Follow them on Facebook.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently announced the purchase of conservation easements to permanently protect and limit development on two forested properties, totaling 163 acres, within the Ligonier Valley of Westmoreland County. Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2022

WeConservePA’s Conservation Easement Assistance Program (CEAP) provides grants to help organizations plan and complete conservation, trail, and other public access easements in Pennsylvania. For easement projects closing in 2022 and beyond, WeConservePA will now make awards of up to $8,000 (up from $7,500).

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

The Pike County Conservation District now has funding available to farmers to install best management practices on their farm in Pike County-- and so is your county district. The District has signed an agreement with the State Conservation Commission to administer the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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