National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The NSAC staff retreat in West Virginia Theres no such thing as a quiet year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! Farm Bill Reauthorization As of posting, we anticipate that Congress will finish 2024 with yet another extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill).

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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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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. This is the ideal summer field school for students who are interested in conservation and the outdoors! Posted: November 19, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Join the Central PA Conservancy for a September 9 webinar starting at 6:00 p.m. on how you can become a volunteer conservation easement monitor. Visit the Central PA Conservancy website to learn more about land conservation. Posted: August 27, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 8, 2024

On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. Conservation Technical Assistance Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) is the backbone of NRCS’ conservation programs.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

On November 4, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has been awarded $750,000 in grant funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support the construction of a new Community Conservation Center in the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed. This grant is a fantastic opportunity for our community,” said Rep.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Our first post in this series explored initial themes from the Census, while this post offers a deeper dive into conservation practices. In early 2024, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. A positive finding is that there were an additional 2.6

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“At a time when our region is losing our open space at an alarming rate of more than 2,000 acres a year, Black River Sanctuary stands protected forever because every day citizens decided it was an important, special place” says Christopher Kocher, president of Wildlands Conservancy. Click Here to support the Conservancy.

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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. 24 Workshop ACCD will locally hold a workshop on September 24, 2024, as part of its ongoing outreach efforts with county municipalities.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 10, 2024

Conservation : The House framework proposes moving conservation funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into the food and farm bill. However, the framework does not include the climate guardrails originally included in the IRA, which required that conservation funding in the bill be dedicated to climate-smart agriculture. …and

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On November 25, Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy announced the preservation of the 667-acre Ridge Farm in Jackson and Miller Townships, Huntingdon County. The property is now under a conservation easement with Natural Lands that will forever protect the forest and streams, and the wildlife that call these places home.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Beginning in early 2021, the California Planning & Conservation League Foundation convened a group of water law professors and other water experts to formulate specific recommendations for modernizing California water rights law. Both AB 460 and AB 1337 were approved by the California State Assembly. Download as PDF

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On October 23, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. The Congressman's support was essential to secure this grant and is greatly appreciated."

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

On November 7, LehighValleyNews.com reported Pennsylvania Audubon recognized Daniel Klem , Director of the Muhlenberg College Acopian Center for Ornithology , with the Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award. It is my hope that this award will draw further attention to the important conservation issue for birds and people,” Klem said.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Photo credit: USDA EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). What is the Conservation Stewardship Program? billion for CSP.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

WeConservePA released the 2023 Conserved Land Census which shows 187,626 acres of land have been conserved in Pennsylvania between 2014 to 2023-- an average of 51 acres a day. 42,936 acres were conserved through land acquisition and 68,228 acres conserved through 920 easements. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2024

To help agriculture professionals who are beginning their journey in agricultural conservation, the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training administered by Penn State Extension is launching a new monthly webinar series-- Conservation Cornerstone-- that will take place in August, September and October.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2024. Find out what your county conservation district is doing and the services they offer.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Noon to 1:30 p.m. -- Lori Yeich , Recreation and Conservation Manager, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources -- Mathy Stanislaus, Esq., Posted: September 23, 2024] PA Environment Digest Timothy Evans , President, FNB Equipment Finance Click Here to register and for more information on Sustainability Week.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 22, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened the latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding for communities across Pennsylvania to fund parks, recreation, land conservation and riparian buffer projects. The deadline to apply is April 2. Click Here for DCNR's announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On November 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the investment of $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Manada Conservancy wrapped up 2024 with the signing of two conservation easements on eight parcels owned by the Laudenslager Family, marking a grand total of 575 acres that the family has protected with the Conservancy. Visit the Manada Conservancy website to learn more about land conservation.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, there’s a brief window of time in the first few months of 2024, before the presidential election heats up and campaign season is in full swing, when legislators may be able to make progress. From conservation to nutrition to crop insurance, this mammoth legislation covers a lot of ground.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

Pennsylvania's Margaret Mead In 2024, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 911 dedicated community volunteers in 42 counties who logged 44,233 volunteer hours across the state. Thank you to the Master Watershed Stewards for all the good they've done in 2024! Do You Want To Be A Watershed Steward?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

The latest DEP Chesapeake Bay Healthy Waters Newsletter highlights 2024 accomplishments, upcoming Watershed Forestry Summit, upcoming grant opportunities, county clean water projects and much more. In 2024, five stream segments were delisted and an additional 12 segments were close to joining them.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts and the Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited are partnering on a new Stream Keepers Youth Program for ages 11 to 14 and their chaperone(s). To find out what services your conservation district offers, visit the PA Association of Conservation Distric t website. to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

A brief review of Pennsylvania’s conservation history-- -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People, Then We Said No. What REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership Looks Like In PA: -- In Memoriam: Edwin K.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Friends of the New Cumberland Library are kicking off their 2024-2025 Cultural Series with a lecture and book signing by Allen J. Dieterich-Ward, author of Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania. His latest book deepens our understanding of how Pennsylvanians have conserved and consumed.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This year’s event featured three scenic loops filled with stunning views of the area’s rural landscapes, rich history and active farmland—much of which the Brandywine Conservancy has helped permanently protect and conserve over the past 55 plus years. Posted: September 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is pleased to announce a new Outdoor Ambassador Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. 3 [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 3; 2024 Grant Accomplishments -- DCNR/ PA Environmental Council Host Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is gearing up for its annual Plant-A-Thon to plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs and perennials in the watershed now through November. Posted: September 3, 2024] PA Environment Digest Volunteers are needed to make this event a success!

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Photo credit: NRCS EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). IRA Expanded CSP’s Footprint The IRA provided an additional $19.5

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy seeks Riparian Steward Volunteers in Armstrong, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Potter and Venango counties. The Conservancy needs dedicated volunteers to check on streamside trees our staff and volunteers recently planted in rural areas. Do you love being outdoors in all seasons?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On September 26, the North Branch Land Trust announced it has received a $3,500 grant from the PPL Foundation to continue conservation efforts for the rare acidic ridgetop barrens ecosystem in Hazle Township and the City of Hazleton, Luzerne County.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On September 30, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy announced the winners of its seventh annual juried photo contest-- Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife-- and a gallery exhibition of the photographs at the ARTery Gallery in Milford , Pike County starting November 7. Posted: September 30, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Often, it’s a chance for a franchise to promote the recycling or energy conservation that goes on at its stadium. A survey I conducted of 2024 sponsorships across the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, and WNBA reveals more than 60 sponsorship deals with high-polluting companies. Take my hometown ball club.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to the Izaak Walton League, “one of America’s oldest and most successful conservation organizations:” in general, for a 20 ft driveway all you need is one 12 ounc mug of salt to prevent ice formation! Reprinted from the Pike Conservation District website.) Posted: December 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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