Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today kicks off the 2023 state legislative session for our elected state leaders. The Nature Conservancy in Washington will be a part of that bustle and working to keep people and nature at the forefront of policy and budget decision-making. © Courtney Baxter/TNC. Aerial view over Plum Creek / Checkerboard Forest Lands.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article first appeared on TribLive.com August 2, 2023 -- Local nonprofits with a commitment to clean energy/utility efficiency can win $50,000 and media coverage through a new program from Citizens Financial Group and Trib Total Media.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

Herders in the region are resisting these changes, turning to alternative irrigation methods and clean energy sources. Giant Catch in the Mekong Reveals Mysteries of Biodiversity Hot Spot — Fish tracking project builds the case for international conservation cooperation. Christian Thorsberg, Interim Stream Editor.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. 7 [PaEN] [Posted: September 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. Her efforts directly assisted with the conservation and recovery of this species under the Endangered Species Act.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Tree Pittsburgh , Sustainable Pittsburgh , Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust are hosting five workshops for municipalities and citizens to promote sustainability , secure funding for climate-resilient, vibrant communities and enhance resident health. Registration coming soon.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. -- We Remember Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, The Nature Conservancy-PA announced it has closed on the purchase of five acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The Nature Conservancy has 31,000 members in Pennsylvania. Click Here to become a member.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Washington Nature

APRIL 18, 2023

This came up especially when talking about HB 1216, a priority bill to expand clean energy development while taking local needs into consideration. Trustee Lobby Day is a highlight every year for the Government Relations team here at The Nature Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, The funding is only available through November 21 of this year. million. “

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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.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 17, 2023

March 8th marked the halfway point for the 2023 state legislative session, and with it came an important deadline. © Hannah Letinich 2023 HB 1181 and HB 1170 have both made it through the House, and are now working their way through the Senate. For now, let’s check in on where our top priority bills are at. © Morgan Heim.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has consistently been a strong state to do business in with CPV Fairview coming online in 2019 and CPV Maple Hill, the state’s largest solar project at the time, following in 2023,” said Gary Lambert, CEO of CPV. CPV Rogue’s Wind is expected to reach commercial operation in 2026.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 13, 2023

The House and Senate have released their respective draft budgets for 2023-25, and are working together over these last two weeks of the legislative session to pass a joint, final version. 2023 is a generational opportunity for climate investments The Climate Commitment Act is expected to generate around $1.7

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in 2022. Read more here. -- Expanding Bureaucracy/Cost Of DEP Permit Reviews: Senate Bill 185 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) expanding existing permit review bureaucracy and cost by adding a third-party review of DEP permit applications.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire August 7 PA Environment Digest 97 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Pennsylvania Envirothon Team Places 2nd In International NCF- Envirothon Competition!

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

Of Conservation Districts Awarded Nearly $37,000 To Support 21 District Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Projects Call For Presentation Proposals: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Million To Restore, Conserve Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation Innovation Fund, Kennett Twp., 9 Webinar On Becoming A Volunteer Conservation Easement Monitor Hourglass To Host Sept. Million To Restore, Conserve Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation Innovation Fund, Kennett Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. Noon to 1:15 p.m. November 20-- Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

WeConservePA Is Accepting Presentation Proposals For The April 2-4 PA Land Conservation Conference In State College South Mountain Partnership Holds Annual Power Of The Partnership Program Sept. 20 Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults State Museum Of PA Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn. 28 To Oct.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Dear friends: As we end 2022, I want to express gratitude for your support of The Nature Conservancy in Washington and beyond. Your support sustains and strengthens us as we seek to build an enduring legacy of conserving the lands and waters upon which all life depends. There is much to celebrate. Your support makes all this possible.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY, THURSDAY: Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

[PaEN] -- PA-Based Evangelical Environmental Network: Over 51,000 Christians Call For Stronger Standards On Fossil Fuel Power Plants [PaEN] -- On Demand: ReImagine Appalachia, Partners: Solar-Powered Faith Communities And Houses Of Worship, Saving Money And Ethical Labor [PaEN] -- The Nature Conservancy-PA: Bipartisan Poll Finds Broad Support In PA (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. Committed to fostering sustainable practices, PWSA has been an active participant in WPEC's clean energy initiatives since 2008.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The April 3 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

Dawes owns a purebred Angus farm in Huntingdon County where he employs sustainable and conservation farming practices. On December 31, 2023, he retired from the Clean Air Council after serving as the organization's executive director and chief counsel for over 35 years.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices Water Resources Assn. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. Potter County To Sept.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rising temperatures are disrupting ecosystems around the world, with 2023 witnessing some of the most extreme weather events to date, including the hottest day and month ever recorded and drastically reduced Antarctic ice. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. However, the bulk of public financing for fossil fuels currently supports domestic activity.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

NewsClips: -- TribLive: Power Up: Solar-Power Installations Jump To More Than 40,000 Across The State; Homeowners See Electric Bills Drop -- StateImpactPA: PASA Sustainable Agriculture Pitches Farms On Solar Energy Facility Model That Keeps Farmland Usable, Takes Up Less Space -- The Center Square: Senate Bill Argues Brownfields Are Better For Solar (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport PA Assn. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

Click Here to watch the webinar on demand and for links to resources that will help make the transition to clean energy.

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