Enviromental Defense

JUNE 21, 2022

OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Today, the Senate Energy, Environment and Natural Resources ( ENEV ) Committee completes its review of Bill S-5, a long-awaited government bill to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Classified by the Department of Environmental Protection as a high-quality, cold-water stream, the creek is part of the Juniata River Watershed, which provides recreation and clean drinking water to millions of people. Visit the Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy websites to learn more about natural resource conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

On October 16, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has secured $1.62 million from Cyprus Amax Minerals Company for natural resource damage due to pollution at the American Zinc and Chemical Site in Washington County and will use the money for projects to benefit the environment in the County.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. Resource Links: -- Gov. For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNRs website.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2025

Officials from the Departments of Health, Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources encourage young students to participate in the contest and help raise awareness about how Pennsylvanians can protect themselves from Lyme disease.

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Nanotech

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) announced on February 11, 2025, that community and environmental groups submitted a petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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 Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Pennsylvanians deserve better than to be beholden to the oil and gas industry — and I am so proud to stand alongside these environmental changemakers to call on our leaders to take climate change seriously and to begin to prioritize green, renewable energy sources.”

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 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. House Floor. House Floor.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

The House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee is scheduled to meet April 7 to consider House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 6, the Department of Environmental Protection reported its staff conducted over 107,000 inspections to protect Pennsylvanians constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and a healthy and safe environment. DEP also responded to 410 environmental emergencies, like spills from traffic accidents to chemical fires.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2025

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. formal notice ) PA Bulletin - January 18, 2025 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 107 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the January 18 PA Bulletin - pages 494 to 601.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 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. Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. House Floor.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Environmental activists and residents in Benton Harbor, Michigan, are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to remove around 6,000 lead service lines throughout the community of only about 9,700 people.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Will there be enough water for Michigan’s thriving farm sector, and for every other use of a natural resource growing scarcer across much of the rest of the nation? Will there be enough water for the state’s thriving farm sector, and for every other use of a natural resource growing scarcer across much of the rest of the nation?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Environmental Protection Agencys Chesapeake Bay Program recounted Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions big wins from the year. The reported number of BMPs is an estimated figure at this time. Some adjustments may occur during the final validation process. EPA Recognizes PAs Bay Efforts In December, the U.S.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

A number of environmental advocates have been pushing a new strategy for environmental protection – seeking to pursue legal rights for elements of nature (such as rivers , lakes , ecosystems, or species), sometimes in alliance with Native American tribes. I think Penalver and Spitz’s analysis is correct.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 886 ) PA Bulletin - January 25 2025 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 90 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the January 25 PA Bulletin - pages 797 to 887. acre project located in Cumru Twp., Berks County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. formal notice ) PA Bulletin - March 22, 2025 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 115 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the March 22 PA Bulletin - pages 2281 to 2396.

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NRDC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a stark visual reminder of the threat to public health from dangerous lead water pipes, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released a map based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data revealing the specific communities and water systems.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

On March 25, the departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful invited the public to be part of the 2025 Pick up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative by organizing or volunteering for local cleanup events in their communities. million pounds of litter and trash were picked up, 4.5

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Inside Climate News

MARCH 25, 2025

Modeling by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that at least 60 percent of individual wetlands are left unprotected after the Supreme Court ruling.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection announced on social media it is now accepting applications for approximately $1 million Small Business Advantage Grants on a first-come, first-served basis. The Program assists small businesses undertaking energy efficiency, pollution prevention or natural resource conservation projects.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Of Environmental Services: Senate Bill 691 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) would rename the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Environmental Services. The bill also opens up Act 18 of 1995 creating DEP and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to any and all amendments.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 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. Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. House Floor.

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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

JULY 15, 2024

This initiative represents a unique opportunity for professionals involved in natural resource management, land development, and economic planning to make informed decisions on shaping the future of Allegheny County’s communities,” said Heather Manzo, ACCD Executive Director. Posted: July 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The deadline for applications is December 31. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

21 [PaEN] -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the January 21 PA Bulletin a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. The deadline for applications is April 5.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 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. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

4 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 4 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of the application period for reimbursements under the Host Municipality Waste Facility Inspectors Program for calendar year 2022. . -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 28 to Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Portland Power, LLC Power Plant at a public hearing set for July 10 for the facility located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. (

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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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. Presenters include-- -- Michael Walsh , Deputy Secretary, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Lindsay A. CC-P, Environmental Group Manager, Energy programs office, PA Dept. Presenters include-- -- A. Althoff Jr.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 7, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency. So, things like that have been some of the early lessons that we’ve been able to communicate because we work with them (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) really closely, Kinsman-Costello said. Those toxic blooms can be hazardous to people and animals.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar measure stalled earlier this year due to opposition from conservatives on the state’s Natural Resources Board. Environmental Protection Agency. It proposes regulating four of the toxic chemicals – PFOS, PFOA, PFBS, and GenX – under the state’s groundwater law.

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