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Even After Rain and Snow: What a Drought Watch Means for the Northeastern Region’s Ecosystems 

Academy of Natural Sciences

The people who are impacted can consider voluntary water conservation efforts — shorter showers, less laundry washing, accepting dry grass yards, opting out of the weekly car wash. Macroinvertebrates play a foundational role in freshwater ecosystems by recycling nutrients, as well as being a necessary food source to larger creatures.

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69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov. Of Education Now Accepting Applications For Green Ribbon Schools Recognition [PaEN] -- Nov. Of Education Now Accepting Applications For Green Ribbon Schools Recognition [PaEN] -- Nov.

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105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

28: Get To Know Elk State Forest , Noon -- WeConservePA Now Accepting Applications For Grants For Resource Management Planning For Forest Land In Conservation Easements In Chesapeake Bay Watershed [PaEN] -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5 1 Draw -- DCNR To Hold Feb.

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Tips to Use Less Water

Academy of Natural Sciences

Conserving water is vital to protecting plants, animals, ourselves and the planet, and this practice has the added benefit of reducing energy use and decreasing pollution. Consider a commercial car wash that recycles water. Install drought resistant native trees and plants and pour a mulch around them to retain moisture. In general.

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PennFuture Announces Winners Of Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards From Southeast PA

PA Environment Daily

On June 14, PennFuture announced it will honor 11 women from Southeastern Pennsylvania at this year's Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards. She directs the Kittatinny Conservation Landscape. This Global Important Bird Area is home to 152 miles of the Appalachian Trail and is PA’s most climate resilient landscape.

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56 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept. Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

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60 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Approve $798,000 Cocalico Creek Restoration Project -- Scranton Times Editorial: Stormwater Management Isn’t Just Pipes -- Stroud Water Research Center, Academy Of Natural Sciences, Shippensburg University: Quantifying The Value Of Forest Protection For Clean Water, Impact Of Remote Working [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Awards $6.6