Legal Planet

MARCH 3, 2025

The California Natural Resources Agencys Fourth Climate Assessment estimates that California will face at least $113 billion in annual climate change costs by 2050. Assemblymember Dawn Addis commented on AB 1243: The Central Coast has faced the devastating impacts of climate change, from floods and wildfires to coastal erosion.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

The remaining bills, Assembly Bill 460 and Assembly Bill 1337 , were unable to make it out of the Senate Natural Resources and Water committee. They are still alive and can be advanced next session; We will not stop working to pass them.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – January 11, 2023. Five of the top six risks over the next decade fit that category: failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or adapt to a warming climate; extreme weather; biodiversity and ecosystem collapse; and, in general terms, “natural resource crises.” Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on November 20 to discuss a draft Environmental Justice Plan, diverse community partnerships and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. The meeting will also be available online.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) of 2023 was re-introduced in Congress today. Thinking across systems What the REE vision does NOT currently do is address issues we are facing in the 21st century, like the climate crisis, the degradation of natural resources, or the nutrition security crisis. New paradigm?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

During those inspections, DEP identified 35,237 violations, and resolved 32,699 of them, including some from 2023. We are here to ensure that our natural resources are protected from pollution and holding polluters accountable so that companies that play by the rules can continue to flourish here in the Commonwealth.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This 2,500-acre feature was added to the state forest system in 2023, representing the first state forest land in Wyoming County. Visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage to learn more about the Council and its work. The field visit day began with a tour of the Miller Mountain Tract.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 11, 2024

This is the fourth edition of the Sabin Center’s report on Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States , and it covers developments through December 31, 2023. Previous editions of the report were published in September 2021 , March 2022 , and May 2023.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. million from the state Department of Natural Resources. In the News FISH STICKS: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved $1.7

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

On January 25, the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year , Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the PA Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR).

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently Gover earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. The latest Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension highlights lots of upcoming learning opportunities. Click Here to learn more.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Permit holders are required to report their annual water use to the state Department of Natural Resources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

By DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn [ 2023 DCNR Year In Review ] Last year marked a fresh start for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with a new administration and refined strategic goals for our work. I encourage you to check out some of our 2023 accomplishments​. Happy New Year!

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

The association and Master Watershed Stewards provided the necessary labor for the project beginning in spring 2023. Forests are necessary as our primary natural resource to maintain clean waters in our streams and lakes, Neely explained. We need all the friends of nature and the outdoors to come onboard.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and natural resource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. However, the 2023 legislative session ended before either bill could be fully considered by the State Senate.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 6, 2023

March 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. The post FRESH, March 7, 2023: EPA Proposes Considering Tribal Treaty Rights in Water Quality Standards appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced he is the recipient of the 2023 Shale Gas Advocate Award from the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Senator Yaw has been a steadfast advocate for developing Pennsylvania’s natural resources in a safe and responsible manner,” Dave Callahan, Marcellus Shale Coalition President, said. “In

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

The House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee is scheduled to meet April 7 to consider House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution. Click Here to watch online.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2025

On April 20, 2023, DEP issued its determination letter stating it could not conclude oil and gas operations had impacted the Appellants water supply. Of Health Invites Citizens To File Environmental Health Complaints Related To Natural Gas Development; Health Will Also Review Environmental Test Results [September 2023] -- State Dept.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 22, 2025

The tribe also is challenging state permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Enbridge to construct a 41-mile bypass across protected forest and wetlands. Meanwhile in Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel is nearing a decision in her six-year-old state lawsuit to halt oil from crossing the Straits.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP’s latest Chesapeake Bay newsletter highlights conservation district highlights from 2023, updates on grants awarded and coming up, county clean water plan accomplishments and much more. Conservation Districts Highlights 2023 Activities The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

All too often, natural community assets such as these are taken for granted because of their on-going, reliable, but understated services. NewsClip: -- Reading Eagle: Berks Nature Emphasizes Community Planning During State Of The Environment Breakfast Resource Links - Return On Environment: -- New Laurel Highlands Study Documents $3.7

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2025

You may recognize Brian from the Foundation's 2023 Loving the Land Through Working Forests Conference, when he was a featured speaker. The Foundation is excited to host Brian again, this time to explore the relationship between human needs and forest health through his experience building his family's timber frame home.

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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. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2023

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio – April 24, 2023 A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner. Mike Smalligan is the Forest Stewardship Coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources.

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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. .:

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Legal Planet

JULY 1, 2022

The bill took key amendments in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Luz Rivas, including important details about the mitigation fee and its disbursement. And environmental groups held fast through the negotiations, refusing to compromise on a law that wouldn’t meet their core objectives.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Tioga County; -- Frontier Natural Resources: Winner Well Pad, Keating Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

On January 8, Joel and Don Myers and the Myers Family Farm of Spring Mills in Centre County were recognized with the 2023 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Pennsylvania farmers and forestland owners were encouraged to apply (or be nominated) for the award in early 2023. Click Here to watch a video about the Myers Farm.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2024

The PA Natural Heritage Program released its 2023 annual report highlighting new species discovery, the growing and widespread impacts of invasive species and the coming deadline for updating the State Wildlife Action Plan. Invasive Species "Invasive species and their impacts have become more prominent and widespread.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2023

On January 17, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. Click Here for 2023 Grant Workshop Video Series. Posted: January 18, 2023] PA Environment Digest The deadline for applications is April 5.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 12, 2024

In 2023, they had at least 1,255 lobby meetings with the federal government. Some of the key takeaways from the report include: Fossil fuel companies and their main industry associations had at least 1,255 meetings with the federal government in 2023. That means Big Oil lobbied Parliament nearly five times per working day.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Rothrock Trail Alliance , a committee of ClearWater Conservancy , has launched construction on new, multi-use, single track natural surface trail in the Rothrock State Forest. RTA works closely with DCNR. Shapiros Budget Includes Energy Plan; Funding To Make-up Deficit In Oil & Gas Program; New State Park, Trail Initiative; Over $6.2

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Do It Right” Through Bill’s long conservation career in the private and public sectors, he promoted the philosophy of “Do it right, right for the best use of the natural resource while protecting the environment.” During the Spring Semesters of York College of PA from 1982 to 2013, Bill taught the Outdoor Recreation Course. “Do

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

On March 14, 2023, I testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resources Committee in support of a cumulative impacts bill.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Resource Link: -- Introduce Students Ages 8-10 On How They Can Be Stream Doctors In The New Book -- Brooke Meets A Stream Doctor [PaEN] Other Extension Articles -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award -- Get Your Passport To PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Ag Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

This critical legislation was originally expected to be signed into law by the fall of 2023, but a chaotic schedule—and an often dysfunctional Congress—got in the way. After months of delay, it appears possible (though far from guaranteed!) that the food and farm bill might finally begin moving forward in Congress.

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