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Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. 16

PA Environment Daily

The deadline to apply for internships with state agencies like the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Health is February 16. The positions can be searched by agency, location, salary and job type.

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Minnesota Needs Environmental Protections for Cumulative Impacts. Your State Does Too.

Union of Concerned Scientists

On March 14, 2023, I testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resources Committee in support of a cumulative impacts bill.

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DEP Secures $1.62 Million Payment For American Zinc & Chemical Site Natural Resource Damage In Washington County; Invites Comments On Settlement

PA Environment Daily

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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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting Applications For Stream Restoration Disaster Assistance In 15 PA Counties

PA Environment Daily

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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NRDC Map Reveals Lead Pipe Locations in Specific Communities and Water Systems Nationwide

NRDC

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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DEP Now Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Natural Resource Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention Projects

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for up to $1 million in Small Business Advantage Grants to support natural resource conservation, energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects. Maximum funding will vary based on project location and environmental impact.

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How the Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Benefits Big Oil and Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., This doctrine has played a crucial role in enabling agencies to enforce regulations on complex issues such as environmental protection, public health, and consumer safety. provided that courts should defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes.