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The PA Association of NaturalResources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024 NaturalResource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth.
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. This is the ideal summer field school for students who are interested in conservation and the outdoors! The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2025.
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The North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair will be held March 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Fair is an opportunity for the public to learn about the conservation organizations in this area and all that they have accomplished in conserving and protecting the naturalresources.
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By Nate Reagle, Certified Pollinator Steward Naturalresource professionals and nature enthusiasts in Pennsylvania have reason to celebrate. Two House Bills have been introduced that will enhance the conservation of biodiversity in the state. Click Here for a fact sheet. Are you interested in helping?
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On January 16, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust and the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church announced the completion of a voluntary land conservation agreement to preserve Camp Innabahs 130-acre property along Pughtown Road in East Vincent Township, Chester County.
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The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and NaturalResources 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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On March 14, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed a petition for review in the U.S. The Lancaster Conservancy , Chesapeake Bay Foundation , Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association , Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County , and Susquehanna National Heritage Area joined together in this appeal.
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