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

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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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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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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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 10, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn invited Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2023 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2023. The deadline for nominations is November 11.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

On June 9, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently celebrated the Susquehanna River North Branch as Pennsylvania’s 2023 River of the Year during a celebration at Vosburg Neck State Park. “I June 24-30 [PaEN] [Posted: June 9, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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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Circle of Blue

JUNE 13, 2023

June 13, 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, June 13, 2023: Bid to Fund Invasive Carp Barrier Falls Short in Minnesota’s State Legislature appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And Pennsylvania really stands to gain from the fact that we've protected the natural resources of our land and kept our sense of place." 1 -- Save The Date: Keystone Coldwater Conference Feb. Partners Celebrate Pennsylvania Forests With Walk In Penn’s Woods Events Oct. 1 -- Save The Date: Keystone Coldwater Conference Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The petition alleges the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor have failed to protect state forests used by ATVs on more than 300 miles of ATV trails built by DCNR and 2,000+ miles of illegal trails created by riders in Sproul , Susquehannock , Tiadaghton and Tioga State Forests.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Questions may be submitted in advance to the GreenGov Resource Account: RA-GSGREENGOV@pa.gov. Presenters include-- -- Michael Walsh , Deputy Secretary, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Lindsay A. Posted: September 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest Byron , P.G.,

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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

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

JULY 31, 2023

On July 28, the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners announced the 2023 Environmental Partnership, Thomas P. John has led numerous efforts that have had direct results in conserving natural resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Posted: July 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest 201 or email avitkoski@pecpa.org.

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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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

MARCH 23, 2022

On the contrary, it relies on the routine exploitation of food and farm workers , heavy use of fossil fuels and chemicals that pollute the environment , and the degradation of soil and other natural resources that are critical to future production of healthy food. We need healthy and sustainable food systems.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2024

On July 15, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023 , accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure. ACCD will update the data annually as a critical resource for guiding land management and economic development decisions countywide.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

21 [PaEN] -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 21 PA Bulletin a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. The deadline for applications is April 5.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Iowa Department of Natural Resources considered over half of Iowas lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams impaired. In response, the EPA launched another investigation and released the most recent demand letter in September 2023, requiring Vermont to change how the state regulates farmsspecifically CAFOs.

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