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Ford Government Backtracks on Promise to Require EA for Proposed Dresden Dump

Enviromental Defense

By removing the environmental assessment requirements, Premier Ford is revealing his government’s pave-it-over approach that prioritizes harmful infrastructure projects over environmental protection. Background information: York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. in Dresden, Ont. in Dresden, Ont.

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

PA Environment Daily

From waste and erosion to pollution and climate change, the Ohio River is facing serious threats that arent going to just work themselves out and cant be fixed by one person or organization alone, said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. The Allegheny and Monongahela river watersheds in Western Pennsylvania are the headwaters of the Ohio River.

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Be Part Of Keep PA Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanups In November, Free Cleanup Supplies Available

PA Environment Daily

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Erie County proudly participates in the international coastal cleanup annually.

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PA Resources Council Announces Schedule Of Western PA Household Chemical Collection Events

PA Environment Daily

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. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials.

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Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms

Circle of Blue

The tide of waste was generated by animals from 132 CAFOs in Indiana and Ohio. In 2021, USDA spending on conservation reached 29 of Lenawee County’s 1,300 farms. Conservation practices have potential tradeoffs,” Osmond said. “We Fourteen more CAFOs operated in southeast Michigan, in Lenawee and neighboring Hillsdale County. .

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Guest Essay: Turning The Tide On The Chesapeake Bay - Giving Thanks For Pennsylvania's Progress And A New Opportunity for Leadership

PA Environment Daily

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. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and all other Executive Council members must be there as well.

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DEP Posted 107 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In January 18 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

PA Bulletin, page 525 ) -- Mostoller Landfill LLC - Mostoller Landfill: DEP issued a renewal of a waste permit for the landfill located in Somerset and Brothers Valley Townships, Somerset County. ( DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. Permits -- Arcadia North Land, LLC - 91.2 Monroe County. ( Montour County. (