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The PA Association of NaturalResources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024NaturalResource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth.
He was joined in the discussion by Kyle Shenk, Northeast Regional Director at The Conservation Fund , which helped make the acquisition a reality. Nick and Kyle discussed the importance of collaboration between DCNR and the conservancy/land trust community to accomplish land conservation that adds to the state forest system.
The DCNR Conservation and NaturalResources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on January 22 to hear presentations on a variety of accessible recreation topics. Visit the DCNR Conservation and NaturalResources Advisory Council webpage for available handouts and more information.
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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For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and naturalresource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. Both now become “two-year bills” and will be revisited by the Senate in the 2024 legislative session.
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The ClearWater Conservancy recently finalized an agreement to permanently conserve a 9.85-acre The landowners sought a conservation easement on the property to highlight and preserve the historic and environmental attributes of the site. Visit the ClearWater Conservancy website for more information on land conservation.
The Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts and Trout Unlimited are partnering on a new Stream Keepers Youth Program for ages 11 to 14 and their chaperone(s). Visit the Pike County and Wayne County Conservation District website for more information on protecting and enhancing our naturalresources, other upcoming events and more.
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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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Department of Conservation and NaturalResources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to start voting online December 6 for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state. Click Here to learn more about each river.
Recently Gover earned the 2023 NaturalResource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of NaturalResource 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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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.
The Department of Conservation and NaturalResources is pleased to announce a new Outdoor Ambassador Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. The purpose of this pilot program is to provide training, resources, and a peer network for those who interact with visitors to the regions outdoor spaces.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. -- Lori Yeich , Recreation and Conservation Manager, Department of Conservation and NaturalResources -- Mathy Stanislaus, Esq., Posted: September 23, 2024] PA Environment Digest
Identify replacement land or an interest in land in comparable location that is of equal or greater naturalresource value and acreage and monetary value, as determined by an independent appraisal. PLPA also requires that regulations be enacted under the PLPA no later than August 17, 2024.
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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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Join the Heritage Conservancy , the Bucks County Intermediate Unit , and the Department of Conservation and NaturalResources on August 20 for an educator workshop on becoming a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) Ambassador by completing the online MWEE 101 course and this in-person workshop. to 3:30 p.m.
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The Department of Conservation and NaturalResources will begin accepting Community Conservation Partnership Grant applications on January 16. On-Demand 2024 Grant Workshop DCNR has available an on-demand 2024 Grant Workshop providing an overview of the 2024 grant program, priorities and the grant application process.
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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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