PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet May 22 to hear updates on the State Forest Strategic Plan and State Outdoor Recreation Plan and a report from the NextGen Council. For more information, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By Nathan Gilles, Columbia Insight In 2019, conservation activist and longtime Washington state resident Stephen Kropp did something he’d never done before: he explored a forest managed as state trust land by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Alexandra Harmon-Threatt joins the 21st to speak about her conservation biology course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She’ll share why she decided to incorporate a podcast project into the course curriculum this year, and how the Illinois Department of Natural Resources supported the students.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council recently sent a letter to the General Assembly encouraging the allocation of a portion of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funding for Growing Greener III.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

On November 4, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has been awarded $750,000 in grant funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support the construction of a new Community Conservation Center in the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed. This grant is a fantastic opportunity for our community,” said Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet November 15 in-person and virtually to hear updates on collaborations with the Game Commission, the Next Gen Council and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. Click Here for a complete agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2024

On July 18, the PA Association of Conservation Districts annual conference was held in State College and several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners are dedicated to ensuring clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Photo credit: USDA EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). What is the Conservation Stewardship Program? billion for CSP.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The evening highlighted the Campaign to Connect, a vital fundraising initiative aimed at accelerating local conservation efforts and establishing the Center along a quarter mile of Spring Creek in Houserville, at the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed. She continues to be passionate about the natural resources of Central Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The January 24 meeting of DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council will feature a discussion of the newly released Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Report conclusions and recommendations. Join The Meeting The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

Gover, based in Centre County, recently earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the PA Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. Volunteering gives me an avenue to stay more formally connected with my former Penn State colleagues in Extension and natural resource management,” he said.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on May 24 to hear presentations on a revised DCNR Climate Action Plan , the Cultural and Historical Resources Program and other updates from the agency. Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Everything we do is guided by our mission statement: “ Pike County Conservation District is committed to the long-term protection and sustainable use of Pike County’s natural resources. This means we do lots of different things to conserve our community’s natural resources from different angles.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on July 26 on the State Forest Strategic Plan and hear an update from the Fish and Boat Commission. For more information, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage. on July 25.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 9, 2023

Conservation easements protect the region’s depleted groundwater. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative Commons user Michael Rael By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – March 9, 2023 The San Luis Valley, a high desert farming region in southern Colorado, is a land of daunting natural constraints, especially its scarce water reserves.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on January 25 on private forest land stewardship and other issues. For more information, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage. Cindy Adams Dunn, recently named by Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) has announced the addition of a spring session of the Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) Certificate Program. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council will host a 2-part online CNRAC Conversation on Below and Above: Storing Carbon In The Pennsylvania Landscape. Learn how technology- and nature-based solutions can play a significant role in mitigating atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions and climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On November 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the investment of $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Photo credit: NRCS EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill , a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). billion over five years to bolster USDA conservation programs , including $3.25

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently Gover earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. The latest Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension highlights lots of upcoming learning opportunities. Click Here to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2024

On July 15, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023 , accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure. 24 Workshop ACCD will locally hold a workshop on September 24, 2024, as part of its ongoing outreach efforts with county municipalities.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate Program. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. The program is set to begin August 29, 2022, and ends December 16, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The ClearWater Conservancy recently finalized an agreement to permanently conserve a 9.85-acre The landowners sought a conservation easement on the property to highlight and preserve the historic and environmental attributes of the site. Visit the ClearWater Conservancy website for more information on land conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2024

The Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts and Trout Unlimited are partnering on a new Stream Keepers Youth Program for ages 11 to 14 and their chaperone(s). Visit the Pike County and Wayne County Conservation District website for more information on protecting and enhancing our natural resources, other upcoming events and more.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Council is scheduled to meet September 28 to hear updates on three new state parks and new utility-scale solar facility guidance. For more information, visit DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On November 1, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Denise Coleman announced that Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for natural disaster recovery efforts in Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon. Posted: November 1, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 14, 2024

Premier Doug Ford has forced Ontario’s 36 Conservation Areas to set the table for a province-wide land buffet for developers. By December 31, 2024, Conservation Areas must create an inventory of “land which is suitable for the purposes of housing and housing infrastructure” for disposal as surplus lands.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Manada Conservancy will host two events highlighting Pennsylvania's forests in Dauphin County. at the Hershey Gardens Conservancy , 170 Hotel Road in Hershey starting at 7:00 p.m. October 6 Join the Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association and Manada Conservation on October 6 at 1:00 p.m. Click Here for a flyer.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

historic investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Dunn was joined by Lancaster Conservancy CEO Phil Wenger, and other state and local officials.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Berks County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates to fill two positions-- -- Agricultural Engineer/Technician: provides technical assistance to Berks County’s Agricultural Community, specifically best management practice design and implementation. The position is under the direct supervision of the Office Manager.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On October 8, the Allegheny County Conservation District announced it has received funding from both the National Association of Conservation Districts and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) administered through the US Department of Agriculture. It’s a win for farmers, residents and the environment.”

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts and the Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited are partnering on a new Stream Keepers Youth Program for ages 11 to 14 and their chaperone(s). To find out what services your conservation district offers, visit the PA Association of Conservation Distric t website. to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 29, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure. ACCD envisions these resources as pivotal tools for guiding natural resource and land management, as well as economic development decisions countywide.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The second deadline for USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in Pennsylvania is March 1, 2024. It is the largest conservation program in the United States that helps land managers enhance natural resources and improve their business operations.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth's natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania's booming outdoor recreation industry. According to the U.S. Criteria for choosing the locations included proximity to population centers and unmet demand for outdoor recreation in the area.

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