PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The January 24 meeting of DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council will feature a discussion of the newly released Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Report conclusions and recommendations. 10 In Clarion [PaEN] [Posted: January 19, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2024

On July 18, the PA Association of Conservation Districts annual conference was held in State College and several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners are dedicated to ensuring clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The evening highlighted the Campaign to Connect, a vital fundraising initiative aimed at accelerating local conservation efforts and establishing the Center along a quarter mile of Spring Creek in Houserville, at the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed. She continues to be passionate about the natural resources of Central Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

On June 3, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pennsylvania announced it is accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants Programs. Proposed projects should augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment/delivery) to better facilitate conservation on farms.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Berks County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates to fill two positions-- -- Agricultural Engineer/Technician: provides technical assistance to Berks County’s Agricultural Community, specifically best management practice design and implementation. Posted: October 21, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2024

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 natural resources, other upcoming events and more.

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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

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

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The second deadline for USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in Pennsylvania is March 1, 2024. It is the largest conservation program in the United States that helps land managers enhance natural resources and improve their business operations.”

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Manada Conservancy will host two events highlighting Pennsylvania's forests in Dauphin County. at the Hershey Gardens Conservancy , 170 Hotel Road in Hershey starting at 7:00 p.m. October 6 Join the Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association and Manada Conservation on October 6 at 1:00 p.m. Click Here for a flyer.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 28-May 4, 2024 has been declared “Conservation District Week.” Each county has a conservation district office except Philadelphia. These volunteer directors and staff address resource concerns in their community. That deserves to be celebrated!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 29, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure. ACCD envisions these resources as pivotal tools for guiding natural resource and land management, as well as economic development decisions countywide.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On November 20, the ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania announced it has been awarded a $99,700 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to install six acres of riparian forest buffers along waterways in the Susquehanna River Watershed. Resource Links: -- DCNR Announces $79.4

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2024. The application period will open January 1st, and the deadline for students to apply is March 31, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced it is now accepting applications for approximately $215,000 in Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grants. The deadline to apply is December 18. This funding is made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

23 Webinar PEC is hosting an optional virtual pre-application meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11 AM. Background Pennsylvania's 28 water trails link outdoor recreation and water conservation efforts. Registration is not required. Click Here to join the webinar.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

On June 7, the Allegheny County Conservation District announced it was awarded a $30,000 DEP Environmental Education Grant for the Development Patterns and Municipal Engagement for Optimal Natural Resource Outcomes. In addition, the project will include a special Saturday cohort session during the Fall and Spring semester.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On September 30, Denise Coleman, State Conservationist for the USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pennsylvania announced the new fiscal year 2025 sign-up periods for conservation easement programs, including the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

Join the Heritage Conservancy , the Bucks County Intermediate Unit , and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 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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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On October 8, the Allegheny County Conservation District announced it has received funding from both the National Association of Conservation Districts and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) administered through the US Department of Agriculture. Posted: October 8, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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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

APRIL 17, 2024

Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) , as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 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.

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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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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

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 4, 2024

On September 4, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for the FY 2025 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Healthy wetlands, grasslands, and farmlands sequester carbon and provide many other natural resource benefits. 4 In York County, Sept.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The funding opportunities listed below are broken down into three categories: Research and Education Local Food (including urban and rural-focused programs) and Nutrition Climate, Conservation, and Energy The Requests for Applications (RFA) in this post are organized by category and then by application date, from earliest deadline to furthest out.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Countryside Conservancy recently announced its latest property acquisition, the 420-acre “Peck Preserve” in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. Posted: September 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest Spitz Foundation (administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation). Reprinted from WeConservePA website.)

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

This comprehensive analysis delves into Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) enrollment from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to 2023, uncovering trends in program spending and practices that have significantly enhanced environmental outcomes at the farm, state, and national levels. million additional acres enrolled in FY23.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 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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