PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

By Kelly Kosiarski, Graduate Assistant, Penn State University The following guest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on July 23, 2025 -- Imagine if you didn't know whether the water you drank — that your family drank — contained chemicals that weakened your body's immune system, increased your risk of cancer or caused infertility.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

The Environmental Council of the States and the Environmental Protection Network reported this week the President's Budget Request issued on May 2 would cut over $1 billion going to states to administer federal pollution control and permitting programs, eliminating 16 of the 19 categorial state grants.

Pollution Control

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 19 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state are being recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. The WeReclaim! Expanded Recycling of Coke Plant Materials: U.S.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the first round of local Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Drainage Treatment Grants in 2025 on March 3. Million To Support 8 Local Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects In 6 Countie s [PaEN] [Posted: January 10, 2025] PA Environment Digest

2025

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. Special guests will include representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and America250PA. “We

2026

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

Posted: March 19, 2025] PA Environment Digest Upcoming dates and locations will be announced. Click Here for more information about the April 12 collection event or other upcoming events or call PRC at 412-488-7490. Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook. Click Here for PRCs Events Calendar.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

Holds July 30 Training On Managing PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminated Water, Waste In Washington County Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Hosts In-Person Workshops On Identification Of On-Farm Resource Concerns & Implementing Conservation Practices Aug. 6 Hearing, Sept. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

On May 22, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council held its Western Pennsylvania Awards dinner in Pittsburgh to recognize Cynthia Carrow with a Lifetime Achievement Award, the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority and DEP's RISE PA Industrial Decarbonization Program. Posted: May 23, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

On May 20, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful celebrated the Young Ambassadors Program class of 2025 during a virtual graduation ceremony. Shreyas is currently awaiting final admission decisions and plans to begin college in fall of 2025. "We The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative now underway!

2026

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2025

On August 1, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the recent purchase of conservation easements on two properties in Southampton Township, Bedford County to permanently protect 725 acres of forestland and habitat for rare species, and provide public access for recreational fishing. Click Here for the WPC announcement.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2025

On July 28, Keep PA Beautiful announced Westmoreland County Conservation District has been named the 2025 winner of the PA Association of Conservation Districts’ Trash Cleanup Challenge, a spirited, statewide cleanup competition open to all 66 county conservation districts.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

Join PA Envirothon in cheering on Lucy, Kayra, Eva, Teddy & Ethan-- Team Pennsylvania from Penncrest High School in Delaware County as they represent Pennsylvania at the international 2025 NCF-Envirothon in Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta through July 26. Click Here to check results from the 2025 PA Envirothon competition.

2003

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Later in the spring PRC will release its schedule of collections taking place July through October, rounding out a robust 2025 schedule. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

Draft Bay Agreement The Chesapeake Bay Program announced that the public feedback period for the draft revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement will be available from Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025. The conservation non-profit planted 11,020 native species along waterways and across 36 acres of former fields.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Applicants are strongly urged to contact their House and Senate member to make them aware you intend to submit an application for funding under these programs and ask for their endorsement.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2025

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” Hess, former Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Resource Link: -- PA Capital-Star: On This July 4, Read The Declaration Of Independence [Posted: July 4, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Government

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

This cross-section of Pennsylvanians called on their state legislators to pass the package of energy conservation and clean energy policies put forth in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan -- often referred to as the Lightning Plan. The day also included a virtual rally featuring cosponsors of Lighting Plan legislation, including state Sen.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful encourages residents to join the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative and organize local litter cleanups or volunteer for a cleanup near you. The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is an active participant in Pick Up Pennsylvania. of scrap metal from 182 different sites during the 2025 Stream Clean-up!

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June 14 to 19. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

On July 22, surrounded by solar panels nestled within the Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, leaders from the Public Utility Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gathered to mark a major clean energy milestone-- 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed (..)

Solar Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

Of Environmental Educators Annual Conference March 8-10 In Gettysburg News From PA House & Senate The Feds - New Administration Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events Grants & Awards PA Bulletin Public Notices - July 19 Stories Invited - About PA Environment Digest Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Assn.;

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2025

WeConservePA will honor Cynthia Carrow with the 2025 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award at its PA Land Conservation Conference in State College on April 2-5. Cynthia Carrow began her career at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) in March of 1973, more than 51 years ago. In 1996, Ms.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2025

Visit PRCs Collection Events webpage to view the entire 2025 schedule. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials. PRC accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards. According to the U.S. WESA and 91.3 WESA and 91.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Eighteen Department of Environmental Protection staff members were honored with Governor's Awards for Excellence from Gov. Josh Shapiro for their work on projects that exemplify DEP’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources and to provide for the health and safety of its residents and visitors.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2025

Click Here to check results from the 2025 PA Envirothon competition. Envirothon History The first-ever Envirothon competition was created in Pennsylvania in 1979 by the Fulton, Luzerne and Schuylkill conservation districts and by 1984 the program expanded to a statewide competition and then nationally and internationally.

2003

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On February 19, the ClearWater Conservancy announced the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel of land along the Beaver Branch watershed in Ferguson and Franklin Townships, finalized on December 16, 2024. The care and attention she has dedicated to the land has been integral to the success of the project.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

The county began its Water Quality Monitoring program in 2020, following a 2019 report from the Department of Environmental Protection that claimed York County was the second-highest contributor to key pollutants of nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment entering the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $402,021 to support 10 local projects to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone. Partnership For The Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb. Greene County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec. 12 (In-Person), Dec.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 30, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On February 10, the Department of Environmental Protection and Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the award of $14,866,280 in grants to support 79 local water quality improvement projects.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it is reviewing additional permits for the drinking water treatment facility that will provide clean, safe drinking water to 21 homes in Dimock, Susquehanna County that have had their water wells impacted by natural gas drilling. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

Of Conservation Districts’ Trash Cleanup Challenge Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Multi-Municipal Shade Tree Commission Member Donna McCrea Recognized With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award In Allegheny County Coterra Energy Fined $299,000 For Contaminating 13 Private Water Supplies In Lenox Twp., 20, Crawford County; Annual Dinner Sept.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

Register your event to get free cleanup supplies, provided by the Department of Environmental Protection and The Ocean Conservancy, while they last. Whether you're with a group or going solo, every piece of trash you pick up helps keep Pennsylvania beautiful.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2025

On The Prairie July 26 At Jennings Environmental Ed Center In Butler County PA iMapInvasives Program To Hold 2025 Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt Aug. On The Prairie July 26 At Jennings Environmental Ed Center In Butler County PA iMapInvasives Program To Hold 2025 Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt Aug.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2025

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit In McKean County CNX Resources Challenges Environmental Hearing Board Authority To Add Conditions To Permits For Shale Gas Wells At The Drakulic Well Pad In Penn Twp., PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2025

Here in Pennsylvania, this campaign is bringing together environmental advocacy organizations and citizens to contact Governor Shapiros office and ask him to join the governors petition to the EPA asking that microplastics be included in the upcoming Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) so that microplastics can be appropriately monitored (..)

Fossil Fuels