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. Visit the NRCS-PA Agricultural Conservation Easement Program webpage to learn more about funding and technical assistance available to Pennsylvania landowners.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is now accepting applications for the 30th Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to be held June 15 to 20 at Messiah University in Cumberland County. Campers selected for the early acceptance period will be notified in early January 2025. Application deadline December 31.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

PASA Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting registrations for the 2025 PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference to be held February 5 to 7 in Lancaster. Hear from an incredible lineup of 100+ speakers at 80+ educational sessions who will spark new ideas and inspire action. Related Articles: -- Penn State Ag Council Recognizes Cong.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On October 8, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that Pennsylvanians now have the opportunity to nominate their favorite trail for the 2025 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2025. “If

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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. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2025. This is the ideal summer field school for students who are interested in conservation and the outdoors!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On November 8, Pennsylvania Sea Grant recently announced three Pennsylvania early-career professionals-- Nathaniel Edelheit-Rice , Sahara Rios-Bonilla , and Chelsea Russ -- have been selected into the 2025 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. candidates and 3 J.D. candidates.

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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 6, 2024

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S are now accepting proposals for the 2025 Watershed Mini Grant Program , which provides financial assistance to watershed groups and organizations across the region. More information is available on programs, initiatives and special events at the Western PA Conservancy website.

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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. A Mixed But Positive Picture The 2022 Agricultural Census paints a mixed but generally positive picture of conservation. Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part blog series.

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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

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

19 [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant Names PA 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellows: Nathaniel Edelheit-Rice, Sahara Rios-Bonilla, Chelsea Russ [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center: Trusted Partner For Community Scientists; Conserving National Park Streams; Support Clean Water [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

WeConservePA is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 PA Land Conservation Conference to be held April 2-4 in State College. The Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for staff and volunteers of conservation groups. The deadline for submissions is October October 24.

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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. Next DCNR Grant Round Opens Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

On October 17, Bosland Growth announced it will begin site preparation for a mine land reforestation project in the Lake Pleasant Conservation Area in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 582-acre property, owned by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , is in Erie County.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society Conference Committee is now accepting proposals for educational sessions to be presented at the 2025 Annual Conference & Expo. The deadline for proposals is August 30. The Conference is scheduled to take place from March 16-19 at the Hershey Lodge. 17 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

On October 9, the Conservation Innovation Fund , a conservation and sustainability impact finance firm, announced the launch of the second round of farm enrollment for its Climate-Smart Commodities Market Program. Conservation Innovation Fund worked with us to ensure we were successful in meeting our sustainability goals."

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Penn State Extension will host another in its Conservation Cornerstone webinar series November 26 on Ag Best Management Practices Value from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Conservation Cornerstone is designed for agriculture professionals beginning their journey in agricultural conservation. Of Agriculture Invests $2.2 22 , 1:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On October 15, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced it is now accepting applications for a fall round of Canoe Access Development Fund Grants to support projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to Western Pennsylvania’s waterways. The deadline to apply is November 18. We have much better ease of access now.”

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Wealthy nations are too slow in cutting their own electricity demand thru conservation and efficiency. Good news everyone !

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on March 27 to hear a presentation on the state budget and to get an update on the Community Conservation Partnership Grant Program. For more information, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage. on March 26.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

The PA Environmental Council is now accepting applications for Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants for projects in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties. The DCNR funding is provided through the Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4 Million In Abandoned Well Plugging Funding Against Shale Gas Drilling Companies-- XTO Energy, Inc., DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4 Million In Abandoned Well Plugging Funding Against Shale Gas Drilling Companies-- XTO Energy, Inc.,

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On February 13, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that $290,734 in Wild Resource Conservation Program grants have been awarded to eight projects aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s native biodiversity.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2024

By Julia Krall, Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Pennsylvania Liquid manure from Greg Strayer’s beef farm does not threaten the Conodoguinet Creek any longer, thanks to a 185,000-gallon storage area made possible with cost-share funds through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet May 22 to hear updates on the State Forest Strategic Plan and State Outdoor Recreation Plan and a report from the NextGen Council. For more information, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage. Click Here to register.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

million for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). ACAP provides specific investments to help farmers design and pay for implementing conservation practices like manure storage and tree planting. Related Articles: -- Capital Resource, Conservation & Development Area Council Host Dec. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2021

WeConservePA in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking proposals from organizations (or partnerships) to host the statewide Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit in Fall 2025. Learn more about the 2022 PA Land Conservation Conference set for March 16-18 in Gettysburg.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Winners will be announced in April 2025 in coordination with an awards ceremony at the PA State Capitol Building where all winning entries will be on display as part of the 2025 Litter Hawk Youth Award exhibit. All participants will receive recognition of participation with a Litter Hawk sticker.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro’s new $10 million Agriculture Innovation and Conservation Fund will help put solutions into practice in agriculture businesses to keep Pennsylvania a national and world agriculture leader.” 11 For Picnic, Update On Conservation Projects [Posted: September 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest 4 In York County, Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2024

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE GT&S) recently awarded 16 grants, totaling $23,000, to 16 different local environmental organizations in 8 counties across Pennsylvania as part of their 2024 Watershed Mini Grant Program.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On November 19, the Rothrock Trail Alliance announced it was recently awarded a $500,000 DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Grant for further development of trails within Rothrock State Forest. Improved access deep into Rothrock is a huge gift to our community,” said Elizabeth Crisfield, Executive Director of ClearWater Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The increased economic activity would also support more than 6,600 jobs through 2025. The report estimates that implementing the conservation practices necessary for Pennsylvania to achieve its remaining pollution cuts under the Chesapeake Bay Blueprint would yield an estimated $352.5 million in economic benefits a year.

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