National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From here, the 2025 farm bill reauthorization becomes an even more important moment to recoup a small fraction of the conservation investment left on the table today. Learn more and get involved at: [link] The post Comment: NSAC Responds to Government Funding Deal appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2025

The right to a clean, safe environment was enshrined overwhelmingly by Pennsylvania voters in Article I, Section 27 of Pennsylvania's Constitution-- “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

Government

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The Yet not enough attention is given to the river’s care by the local government or population. According to a 2023 government report, 54.2% In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, Cambodia grew 8.47

Government

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. Posted: June 10, 2025] PA Environment Digest Click Here for the DEP announcement.

2025

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2025

This project exemplifies our dedication to both growth and community impact," said Steve Hershey, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs for TECfusions. "By This project not only repurposes existing infrastructure and leverages local natural resources but also positions Westmoreland County as a hub for the digital economy."

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

While DCNR took the lead in managing parks and forests, DEP was entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources, an increasingly complex and critical mission. These upgrades aim to dramatically improve water quality in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers by 2036.

Environmental Protection

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Farmers are delaying planting decisions and owed tens of thousands of dollars in contract payments for infrastructure the federal government agreed to support months ago. This serves no one it creates uncertainty, wastes money, and destroys trust in the federal government, said Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Fossil Fuels

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The Yet not enough attention is given to the river’s care by the local government or population. According to a 2023 government report, 54.2% In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, Cambodia grew 8.47

Government

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or identified by a local government for flood mitigation are eligible for the program. -- Greenways, Trails And Recreation Program : Projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania is deploying two crews of highly trained wildland firefighters, coordinated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, to California to help combat the devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. Learn more by visiting DCNRs Wildfire webpage.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. For 30 years, DCNR has been managing Pennsylvanias natural resources with sustainability at the forefront.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2025

On July 8, the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape announced the recipients of the 2025 Mini-Grant Program. These grants—which range from $1,000 to $15,000—support innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement across the six-county Schuylkill Highlands region.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

APRIL 10, 2025

This follows a decade of record-breaking temperatures, with the World Meteorological Organization concluding that the past ten years 2025-2024 are the ten warmest years on record. A new Sabin Center report explores the laws governing seaweed cultivation and sinking for CDR in Alaska. o C above pre-industrial levels.

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 107 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

The following editorial appeared in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on July 10, 2025 -- Pennsylvania is losing ground in its efforts to cap abandoned oil and gas wells. This comes after the state received $76 million from the federal government to speed up the process of capping abandoned wells. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 16 In State College Penn State Extension: What’s The Buzz?

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net. Posted: March 11, 2025] PA Environment Digest Jack Rader, Jr. (R-Monroe) Photos: Rep. Vitali and Rep.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

. – $62,000 to conduct Delaware Riverfest 2025 events to educate the public about coastal recreation, historic sites, and public access. Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management Program (CRMP) receives an annual grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 12 (In-Person), Dec.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

The landscape of the lower Susquehanna River gorge has been recognized by both state and federal governments as worthy of protection and investment. The state of Pennsylvania prioritized this area for protection as a Conservation Landscape in 2010, and the federal government designated the region a National Heritage Area in 2019.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 31 -- Register Now!

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 22, 2025

347.563.6408 Release: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Local Farmers and Expands Access to Healthy Food for Families Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 – On Friday, July 18, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced the Strengthening Local Food Security (SLFS) Act of 2025 ( S.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

Klapkowski made the comments to the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on oil and gas well abandonment. Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposes $19 million to continue finding and plugging wells and the important mission of this office. Read more here.] Jack Rader, Jr. (R-Monroe)

Waste

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 23-- NEW.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

12 Abandoned Conventional Wells DEP has a new initiative underway in 2025 to inspect conventional oil and gas wells that have never been inspected before to ensure the safest oil and gas production possible. DEP issued the original violations for failure to restore the well pad and the water impoundment on July 14, 2017. Read more here.

2025

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2025

6 [Posted: August 8, 2025] PA Environment Digest On August 7, environmental educators, nonprofit leaders, and students gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to raise awareness about the critical role native plants play in protecting Pennsylvania’s ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and building more resilient communities.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 23-- NEW.

Politics

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 15, 2025

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives approved the bill – which will fund the government through September 30, 2025 – on a vote of 217-213. Earlier this week, the House of Representatives approved the bill – which will fund the government through September 30, 2025 – on a vote of 217-213.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

2026

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 23, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 23-- NEW.

Natural Resources

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 30, 2025

The LFFC Act creates a pathway for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into cooperative agreements with states and tribal governments to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed local food from small, mid-sized, beginning, or veteran fishers, farmers, and ranchers to distribute to organizations.

2025