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Natural Lands, ClearWater Conservancy Announce The Preservation Of 667 Acres In Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

On November 25, Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy announced the preservation of the 667-acre Ridge Farm in Jackson and Miller Townships, Huntingdon County. The property is now under a conservation easement with Natural Lands that will forever protect the forest and streams, and the wildlife that call these places home.

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Ask a Scientist: What Value Do Wetlands Provide?

Union of Concerned Scientists

She holds a PhD in environmental health engineering from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, was a policy fellow at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and has also worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Shapiro Administration Accomplishments: DCNR Makes Significant Strides In Strengthening Conservation And Climate Resilience Across Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. This work is about much more than conservation its about stewardship that strengthens communities and enhances our quality of life.

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Federal Ohio River Protection Act Legislation Would Address Pressing Water Quality, Conservation Needs In Ohio River Watershed

PA Environment Daily

For years, we have worked with partners to improve water quality, fish passage, and resilient infrastructure ensuring a healthy future for all, said Heather Taylor-Miesle, Senior Vice President, Conservation, American Rivers. The Allegheny and Monongahela river watersheds in Western Pennsylvania are the headwaters of the Ohio River.

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College Township Secures $300,000 DCNR Grant For Development of ClearWater Community Conservation Center; Next DCNR Grant Round Opens Jan. 21

PA Environment Daily

On December 3, College Township announced the award of $300,000 in funding for the development of the ClearWater Community Conservation Center in College Township, Centre County. Adam Brumbaugh, College Township Manager, shared , “We look forward to welcoming Clearwater Conservancy to their new home in College Township.

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Interns Wanted: DEP, DCNR Now Accepting Applications For Paid Internships

PA Environment Daily

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are now accepting applications for internships in Harrisburg and at a variety of locations around Pennsylvania. The deadline to apply is January 13.

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How the Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Benefits Big Oil and Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

This doctrine has played a crucial role in enabling agencies to enforce regulations on complex issues such as environmental protection, public health, and consumer safety. However, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority saw this as an opportunity to dismantle the doctrine altogether.