PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dauphin County-based Manada Conservancy is hosting a February 22 Woodland Vernal Ponds Program at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory starting at 7:00 p.m. Join Dickinson College Environmental Science instructor Gene Wingert for this program where he will share his expertise on vernal ponds in the forest community.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Chesapeake Conservancy both praised lawmakers and Gov. Shapiro for including $50 million in funding for the Clean Streams Fund in the new FY 2024-25 state budget to support on-farm conservation practices and other local water quality improvement projects. Read more here.

Conservation

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

So, how much more carbon-emitting gasoline was used, and given away, for this 49ers-Rams game than was conserved by the 49ers’ flight? Reason # 4 is that all jet travel is environmentally damaging. Fleming recently told the New York Times that she’s working to offset the carbon footprint of her 2024 season travel.

2019

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The PAEE annual awards play a vital role in the environmental education community in Pennsylvania by providing a platform for educators to acknowledge and honor each other's contributions.

2024

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Those original “Hellbender Defenders” have been inspired to pursue careers in the fields of conservation, education, and the environment. She graduated from Carlisle High School and then Mansfield University in 2022 after studying Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation Leadership. Five years ago, Gov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The University of Maryland's Center for Environmental Science just rated the Chesapeake Bay's condition a C+, its best grade in more than 20 years. The project was supported by a DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant to the Alliance. The Susquehanna River is the largest tributary and ends at the Chesapeake Bay.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Related Articles: -- Pike Conservation District: Sliding Into Winter! Sayre High School Students Together at Cobbs Creek To Learn Environmental Science, Engineering In Philadelphia -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: US House Votes Overwhelmingly To Extend Chesapeake Bay Restoration Programs [Posted: December 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Conservation

Washington Nature

MARCH 28, 2024

by Leah Palmer, TNC Writer/Editor From scientists to burn bosses, lobbyists to land stewards, DEI practitioners to fundraisers, the women and femmes staff at The Nature Conservancy in Washington contribute some of the leading interventions in conservation, while simultaneously facing unique challenges in a field dominated by men.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2024

Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation.”

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

Yes, but … “It depends on where you’re looking and what you’re looking for,” said Dr. Peter Smyntek , associate professor of Environmental Science at Saint Vincent College (SVC). John Pawlak, 25, an environmental science major from North Huntingdon, was part of the internship group last summer.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Penn State Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science and its Agriculture and Environment Center seek a dynamic self-starter with experience and training in agricultural and natural resource sciences to join its team in the AEC Lower Susquehanna Office as its Agricultural Outreach Specialist.

Natural Resources

ESA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tune in to the Ecological Society of America’s webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET to learn about the emerging biodiversity credit market, a market-based strategy to fund conservation and restoration. Guest Speaker: Lis Nelis, Principal of Ecology and Biodiversity at Ramboll, will lead the webinar.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

Charles (81) of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, educator, environmental advocate and founder of the Trails & Trees Environmental Center , passed away on May 5, 2024. In His Own Words: -- Earth Day 50 PA: Edwin Charles - The Earth Day Teach-In Must Continue [Posted: May 9, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Garzio-Hadzick graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor’s in environmental science and policy from the University of Maryland, where she also placed third in the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest. She inherited her work ethic from her parents, who built small businesses and were active members of their community.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Senate Candidate Dave McCormick: ‘America Need To Go To The Gym’ -- Spotlight PA: Secret Meetings By Board Overseeing PA’s $1 Billion In Opioid Settlements Draw Criticism -- AP: Teachers Leaving Their Jobs At An Accelerating Rate In PA, New Study Finds -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Man Convicted Of Crimes Related To Assault On U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

In his career with FPW, he supervised small grants totaling $14 million to environmental and watershed associations throughout the state. He retired in January 2024. Today, he is a Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $36.6 Environmental Protection Agency, with additional support provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. On September 4, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $23.8

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

The US Department of Education honored 55 schools with 2024 Green Ribbon Schools recognition to highlight schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Middle school science teacher Jacob Kratz knew this was a wonderful real-world opportunity to incorporate botany, life science, environmental science, and service learning into his curriculum. The Chester County Conservation District dropped off their Planting Trailer containing planting tools and equipment.

Cooling

Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This year, we’re shining a light on some of the recent acquisitions that further the Library & Archives’ mission to preserve rare and unique materials that are representative of diverse voices and perspectives in the field of the natural and environmental sciences. Fair held in April 2024 at the now closed University of the Arts.

2024

ESA

APRIL 1, 2024

ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. What are specific activities that this individual has accomplished informed by ecological science?

Natural Resources

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 14, 2024

Before joining UCS in 2022, Goswami served as a staff scientist at the Center for Food Safety and a science policy fellow in the office of US Rep. She holds a doctorate degree in environmental science from Rutgers University. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii. EN: Let’s start with your report’s top findings.

2019

Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

I call it a one-time disturbance,” said Tim Mihuc, a professor of environmental science at SUNY Plattsburgh. Construction may start in a few months and the cable could be laid in 2024 as part of a major transmission line called the Champlain Hudson Power Express. Then the boats will be gone. “I

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Meuser Voted ‘Present’ On Aid To Ukraine; His District Is Full Of Ukrainian Americans Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: April 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Earth Day

ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. billion for NSF in FY 2024. This number is less than the $15.7

2023

ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Senate considering annual defense policy bill, which includes authorizes funding for tropical forest and coral reef conservation. This law provides loan forgiveness for developing countries that meet specific benchmarks and agree to contribute to tropical forest and coral reef conservation. Executive Branch. Executive Branch.

2022

ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Sacketts are represented by the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation and backed by business and agricultural groups. Meanwhile, the Sackett’s proposed framework rejects hydrological reality, ignoring the science behind the ways in which wetlands and streams affect traditional navigable waters. More News: What is a wetland?

2022

ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. Conservation : Sens. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. This bill provides $1.4

2023

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct.

2023

ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

Top Priorities : Conservation; drought and forest management to reduce carbon emissions and prevent wildfires. A provision in the 2017 tax reform bill opened up the refuge to drilling and required the Bureau of Land Management to offer at least two oil and gas lease sales by December 2024. Agriculture. Allocation : $135 billion.

2021