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. These exclusions result from inequitable distribution of resources (e.g.,

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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. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

From conservation to nutrition to crop insurance, this mammoth legislation covers a lot of ground. Other USDA agencies such as the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency, and Risk Management Agency also play important roles.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pennsylvania is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program. CIG is a voluntary program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Photo credit: Mark Anson On August 31, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs bring a wide range of partners to the table to support innovation.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is perhaps the single most ready-made tool for farmers to voluntarily tackle climate change. CSP’s Approach to Conservation Farmers and ranchers are important managers of our shared air, water, and soil resources, and CSP recognizes and rewards this critical role.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

By Chris Canfield & Dana Flowers, Penn State Extension The Inaugural Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program Conservation Conference wrapped up on June 6 at Toftrees Resort in State College, PA. Karl Brown Recognized The recipient of the Karl Brown Award for Conservation Leadership was Karl Brown.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Awards $19.6

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2025

New approach, no guarantee With the help of new technology that has proven successful in Montana, the outcome this time could be different. Theres no guarantee of success, said Ed Eisch, assistant fisheries chief for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. But some recreational fishing groups are less enthusiastic.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2024

Department of Agriculture is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. On July 18, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Capital Resource, Conservation and Development Area Council will host a Pasture Walk on December 11 on the Titus and Linda Martin Farm in Spring Run, Franklin County from 9:00 a.m. In addition, Swift Aeroseed will discuss aerial seeding and provide a demonstration using drone technology to overseed clover in the Martin’s pasture.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 7, 2025

Last January, the state used some American Rescue Plan Act money to conserve, acquire or restore some small wetland areas in targeted regions in an effort administered by Ducks Unlimited. The state often goes through third-party partners such as local conservation districts. It will make adjustments as it goes.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PJMs proposed Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), allowing new natural gas-fired power plants to jump to the front of the interconnection queue for fast-track reviewahead of the clean energy projects that comprise 97.5% of the proposed generation in the queue.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2023

These students were chosen based on demonstration of exemplary academic achievement and commitment to furthering the conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Pennsylvania. Anne hopes to pursue a career in either herpetology or ornithology, preferably with non-game species of particular conservation concern.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

19, Monroe County -- Centre County-based ClearWater Conservancy Earns Renewal Of National Land Trust Accreditation -- Erie-based Asbury Woods Environmental Ed Center Welcomes New Board Members -- Penn State Extension: In-Person, Virtual Creating A Garden That Welcomes Wildlife Workshop Nov. PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Bayer, Corteva, Limagrain, Chem-China, and BASF exclude competitors with control of at least 50 percent of the seed and agrochemicals markets by raising the price of inputs for farmers ( including with a novel “technology fee” ) without risking their own market dominance. per planted acre of seed in 1990 paid $93.48

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting July 28 on large-scale solar array siting, the Regional ATV Pilot Program and other issues from 10:00 a.m. For more information and available handouts, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Questions may be submitted in advance to the GreenGov Resource Account: RA-GSGREENGOV@pa.gov. Executive Director of Critical Investments, PA Office of the Governor -- Alison Diehl , Executive Director of the Green Energy Center, Penn College of Technology -- October 6: Local Climate Action & Planning. Althoff Jr. Byron , P.G.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan. Received $6.19 19 & Feb.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 2, 2022

At the time being, most of [the wells] are not at immediate risk, but they’re going to have to pay attention,” Manager for Research Conservation and Management with the Maryland Department of Planning Jason Dubow noted. Water is salty? Just use it for boiling pasta.”. “At Water levels are shown on the screen.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Ben Franklin Technology, Partners, 116 Research Dr., Bethlehem.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the earliest days of electricity provisioning, fixed charges were common in residential rates due to the limits of metering technology. Utilities swiftly adopted cheap, flat volumetric rates as metering technology improved. Environmentalists have successfully advocated for low fixed charges on the basis of conservation.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2022

Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources is imposing additional penalties on Enbridge, the company that owns the Line 3 oil pipeline, for harming groundwater during its construction. Other grants will be spent on projects to reduce gang violence, restore historic sites, and fund health technology. Find all the work here.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, was founded in 1984 to bring together pollution prevention research, outreach, and technical assistance to solve environmental problems and conserve natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 11, the Sand County Foundation announced Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm in Hellam, York County is the 2022 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Flinchbaugh Farm When it comes to conservation and commerce, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm is an agricultural showcase.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2023

The project, which will result in accessibility improvements at 10 locations, is being funded through a charity checkout campaign founded and operated by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship in coordination with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

org In a letter sent earlier today, twelve major climate and labour organizations called on Prime Minister Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson, and all parties’ House Leaders to expedite the passage of Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, following months of delays.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2025

NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Will NOT Publish On Any Platform April 16 to 21 The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

-- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake: Embracing The Sankofa Spirit On The Path Forward -- DEP Awards $101.1 Million In Federally-Funded Grants To Support Local Abandoned Mine-Related Restoration; Deadline For Next Round Of Grants Feb.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 19, 2021

Even ‘best technologies’ can be insufficient when treated sewage is discharged into a sensitive aquatic ecosystem such as the West Credit River. The Impact Assessment is necessary to protect West Credit River’s Brook Trout population. A young Brook Trout in the West Credit River. Photo by Steve Noakes.

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