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Celebrating 30 Years Of Excellence As The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

Innovative Programs: The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps In 2016, DCNR introduced the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a program designed to engage young people in outdoor conservation work while providing job training and educational opportunities. earning leadership awards and serving as a model for forest management across the country.

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Best Practices for Just Land Transitions in California

Union of Concerned Scientists

Ecological resilience and sustainability involves restoring native habitats, creating nature-based solutions around agricultural communities, and managing natural resources responsibly so future generations can meet their needs too. Real examples, real results These aren’t just theoretical concepts.

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Conversations About Affordability Must Include the Cost of Climate Change 

Enviromental Defense

Don’t forget to add on top of that the cost of climate change. From increasing costs of insurance and everyday items like coffee and chocolate, to major expenses when dealing with climate crisis infrastructure damage, like damaged roads, bridges and buildings, we know climate change is expensive.

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The Holcad: Westminster College Students Partner With Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition On Passive Mine Drainage Treatment Project

PA Environment Daily

Related Articles This Week - Watershed: -- Chesapeake Bay Program Seeks Public Comments On Revised Watershed Agreement; 5 Webinars Set Starting July 2 [PaEN] -- MorningAgClips.com: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Releases Updated Resource Guide For Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmers -- Allegheny Conservation District: Building Vibrant Communities, Solutions (..)

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DCNR Unveils Solar Energy Facility At Gifford Pinchot State Park In York County Cutting Costs, Climate-Changing Emissions On Public Land; Celebrating 30 Years Of Stewardship

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Three Rivers Waterkeeper Releases 2024 Swim Guide Report Highlighting E. coli Concerns And Health Of The Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio Rivers

PA Environment Daily

The annual report provides vital information on the swimmability of regional waterways and underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to protect these essential natural resources. Looking ahead, we hope to expand our volunteer sampling efforts and educational outreach in 2025 to continue providing crucial data to our community."

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Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Progress As The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

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. Climate change, PFAS contamination, emerging industries, and aging infrastructure are all pressing concerns.