PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage to learn more about the Council and its work. Of Natural Resources, PA DCNR Discuss Water Quality Goals, Potential Interstate Trail Connections At Joint Event -- DCNR To Host Programs In 25 State Parks For Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2024

Following is a reaction from Tom Rutigliano , senior advocate with the Sustainable FERC Project at the Natural Resources Defense Council -- “The bill is suddenly due for an overreliance on fossil fuels and inadequate planning for a more affordable, diverse power grid in PJM. The total capacity bill for the region will increase from $2.4

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on January 22 to hear presentations on a variety of accessible recreation topics. Visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage for available handouts and more information. Click Here for the complete agenda.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Natural Resources Defense Council v. Atomic Energy Commission (1971). Decided only a year after NEPA went into effect, this D,C. Circuit opinion gave real teeth to the requirement of issuing an environmental impact statement. Morton (1972). NEPA requires environmental impact statements to discuss alternatives to a proposed action.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are now accepting applications for internships in Harrisburg and at a variety of locations around Pennsylvania. The deadline to apply is January 13. Interns are generally paid $17 an hour, but see the job description of each position for all the details.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The first paper in our Monograph series focuses on aspects of Project 2025 is: “Project 2025 Envisions Eliminating Civil Service Protections for Thousands of Highly Experienced and Knowledgeable Career Civil Servants,” available here.

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From providing drinking water to millions to fueling economic growth and offering outdoor recreation, the Delaware River is a shining example of how communities can work together to protect and restore vital natural resources." Spring Hiking Weekend April 25-27 In Huntingdon County [PaEN] -- Rothrock Trail Alliance Hosts Feb.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

Five of the top six risks over the next decade fit that category: failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or adapt to a warming climate; extreme weather; biodiversity and ecosystem collapse; and, in general terms, “natural resource crises.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, my Tribal community members have told me they have heard inaccurate statements about themselves in these types of situations, such as that they only want to steal resources, or that Natives are greedy, that we dont need natural resources since we have casinos, or that we dont understand what it takes to manage the areas.

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Yale E360

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

No country has managed to meet the basic social needs of its population in the past 30 years without putting undue pressure on the Earth’s supply of natural resources, according to a study. Read more on E360 ?.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Petrostates tend to suffer from corruption and are prone to authoritarianism – something economists call the “resource curse” because of the way that being rich in natural resources can actually hinder a country’s progress.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Greg Vitali , Majority Chair, Environmental & Natural Resources Committee -- Kathryn L. Panelists will include-- -- Jessica Shirley, Acting Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection -- Stephen M. DeFrank , Chair, Public Utility Commission -- Rep. Zerfuss, PUC Commissioner, U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

Forests are necessary as our primary natural resource to maintain clean waters in our streams and lakes, Neely explained. The Master Watershed Steward programs personnel are fantastic individuals who enjoy working together and maintaining our natural resources, Neely said.

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Yale E360

JULY 23, 2021

This represents the largest one-year drop since the report — compiled by power companies Entergy and Exelon, Bank of America, and environmental groups Ceres and the Natural Resources Defense Council — first began being published in 1997. Read more on E360 ?.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By Nate Reagle, Certified Pollinator Steward Natural resource professionals and nature enthusiasts in Pennsylvania have reason to celebrate. Native insects are critical to both agricultural and natural systems due to the services they provide.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is pleased to announce a new Outdoor Ambassador Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. The purpose of this pilot program is to provide training, resources, and a peer network for those who interact with visitors to the regions outdoor spaces.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On October 24, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Fall Foliage Report saying cool nights and warm, sunny days have continued to stimulate steady change in Pennsylvania forests.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

Places like the Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve inspire and celebrate an appreciation for the natural world that our global community so sorely needs; its protection is a huge win for both the community and wildlife, now and forever. Department of Agricultures Natural Resources Conservation Services Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 23, 2021

The implications of today’s ruling on environmental, natural resources and public health regulatory programs are unclear at best. But what is the impact of today’s decision on environmental, natural resources and public health regulatory programs? Constitution. The case is Cedar Point Nursery v.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 13, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has overburdened wind energy developers with significant front-loaded consultation requirements with stakeholders and First Nations for the installation of temporary meteorological masts (towers for wind measurements) on Crown land.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We believe that when people come together to learn and share their knowledge, we can inspire a greater appreciation for our natural resources and cultivate a sense of responsibility for their protection.” By honoring the history of our landscape and creating spaces for collaboration, we aim to strengthen our community bonds.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net. Joining The Meeting The meeting will be held in Room 60 East Wing starting at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host five webinars on the new draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan priorities. The webinars will review the draft plan's priorities as well as provide time for audience questions. A public comment link will be provided at the end of each webinar.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 22, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened the latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding for communities across Pennsylvania to fund parks, recreation, land conservation and riparian buffer projects. The deadline to apply is April 2.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

A portion of the Byler property and the entirety of the Staffer property are located within the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape , an area designated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a priority for land and water conservation, outdoor recreation, and compatible economic development.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To the contrary, LADWP has a sorry, 120-year history of treating the rural people and natural resources of the Eastern Sierra as a population to be exploited and an ecosystem to ravage. But it’s not.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

All too often, natural community assets such as these are taken for granted because of their on-going, reliable, but understated services. NewsClip: -- Reading Eagle: Berks Nature Emphasizes Community Planning During State Of The Environment Breakfast Resource Links - Return On Environment: -- New Laurel Highlands Study Documents $3.7

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This event also highlights career paths and business opportunities in the nursery field, emphasizing the growing need for conservation-focused nurseries throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

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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. This work is about much more than conservation its about stewardship that strengthens communities and enhances our quality of life.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Learn how these practices endanger isolated native populations and what steps can be taken to preserve these vital inhabitants of Pennsylvania's waterways.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Who is this for? -- Forest landowners -- Natural resource professionals -- Interested members of the public What will you learn? -- Common methods for invasive plant management -- Tools, equipment, and herbicides to keep on-hand -- Basic knowledge and procedures for proper herbicide use Continuing education credits available.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On October 10, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its third Fall Foliage Report saying vibrant shades will be found throughout the northeastern, northcentral, northwestern, central, and southwestern portions of the Commonwealth in the coming week.

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Circle of Blue

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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Legal Planet

MAY 30, 2022

From the contamination of land and the destruction of forests to the plunder of natural resources and the collapse of management systems, the environmental consequences of war are often widespread and devastating.”. General Secretary said in 2014: “The environment has long been a silent casualty of war and armed conflict.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Visit the Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy websites to learn more about natural resource conservation. Posted: November 25, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

NEPA remains the workhorse of natural resource litigation today. This law, signed on the first day of 1970, requires agencies to disclose the environmental effects of their actions. This marked the beginning of a decade of legislative environmental legislation. Clean Air Act.

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