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CBF: Fundamental Flaws In SB 994 Nutrient Reduction Bill Have Not Been Addressed

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June 17, 2013

Harry Campbell, PA Office Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Monday wrote to all members of the Senate opposing Senate Bill 994 saying amendments made in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee last week more»

Growing Greener Coalition Opposes Diverting Keystone Fund Monies

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June 17, 2013

The PA Growing Greener Coalition, the largest coalition of conservation, recreation and preservation organizations in the Commonwealth, Monday issued the following statement from Executive Director Andrew Heath in response to a June 16 Associa more»

Independent Fiscal Office Cuts $300 Million From Deficit Estimate

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June 17, 2013

The Independent Fiscal Office Monday released its official revenue estimate saying the Fy 2013-14 deficit will be $220 million, not the $520 million it estimated earlier, according to director Matthew Knittel. more»

Help Wanted: ClearWater Conservancy Land Conservation Manager

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June 13, 2013

The ClearWater Conservancy in Centre County is seeking candidates to fill the Land Conservation Manager position.  Resumes are due by June 24.  Click Here for details.

Gov. Corbett Asks For, Receives, Resignation Of DCNR Secretary Richard Allan

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June 13, 2013

Gov. Tom Corbett Thursday asked for and received the resignation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard J. Allan.
           Corbett spokesman Kevin Harley told WITF’s Mary Wilson the resignation is unrelated to the Loyalsock State Forest gas drilling controversy. more»

PUC Posts Distribution Of $202.4 Million In 2012 Drilling Fees

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June 13, 2013

The Public Utility Commission Thursday published information on the distribution of $202.4 million in Act 13 drilling fees to county and municipal governments collected in 2012, slightly more than the $202.2 million collected in 2011.“The more than $202.4 million collected this year brings the two-year total more»

Growing Greener Coalition Praises House For Restoring Critical Funding Programs

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June 13, 2013

The PA Growing Greener Coalition Thursday praised the House for passing its version of the 2013-2014 state budget which restores funding for critical conservation programs. more»

Senate Bill 994 Sweetheart Deal To Fund Specific Nutrient Reduction Technologies?

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June 13, 2013

By a vote of 8 to 3, the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Tuesday amended and reported out Senate Bill 994 (Vogel-R-Beaver) establishing a system to put in place expensive, capital-intensive nutrient reduction technologies. more»

Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Pay More, Get Less, Senate Bill 994, Act Now!

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June 13, 2013

Tuesday the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved legislation that will make it more difficult and expensive for Pennsylvanians to protect our rivers and streams. more»

Vote NOW For The Great American Cleanup Of Pennsylvania Video Contest

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June 7, 2013

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful invites you to vote for your favorite video submission for their inaugural Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania Video Contest. Simply go to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Facebook page, view the videos, and vote for your favorite. more»

Nominate A Watershed Hero Making A Difference In Your Area

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June 7, 2013

Do you know someone who is a Watershed Hero?  Who goes above and beyond to restore and protect your watershed? The PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference is now seeking nominations for these volunteer heroes for its special recognition program.  Nominations are due July 9. more»

Reminder: Registration Open For PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference

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June 7, 2013

The 2013 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference is now accepting registration for this special event which this year will celebrate its 15th anniversary with the theme, “15 Years and Counting, Full Steam Ahead!”   The Conference will be held in State College August 8 to 10. more»

Northeast PA Environmental Partnership Calls For Award Nominations

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June 7, 2013

The Northeast PA Environmental Partnership is now accepting nominations for its 2013 Partnership Awards, the Nineteenth Annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award and the 2013 Emerging Environmental Leader Award. more»

Volunteers Needed For Ohio River Sweep Cleanup Set For June 15

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June 7, 2013

Volunteers in six states making up the Ohio River Watershed will be cleaning up trash during the 23rd annual Ohio River Sweep on June 15. more»

DCNR Announces Grants Available For Protecting Non-Game Species

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June 3, 2013

The Wild Resource Conservation Program is again accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity. more»

Plassio Named New Director For District Mining Operations

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June 3, 2013

William Plassio, a 32-year veteran of the Department of Environmental Protection’s mining program, Director of the Bureau of District Mining Operations Monday.The Westmoreland County native will oversee the state’s six district mining offices, which are responsible for the permitting, monitoring and enforcement of all the state’s active mining operations.DEP also announced Michael Menghini will be more»

CBF: Legislation Should Not Mandate Costly Nutrient Reduction Technology

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May 30, 2013

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation- PA Office this week issued a policy statement saying it does not endorse legislation and a proposal developed by BION Environmental Technologies to promote large-scale, capital intensive projects to reduce nutrients going into Pennsylvania’s streams and rivers and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
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DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Friday In 2 Areas

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May 30, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an orange air quality action day for ozone for Friday, May 31, in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia areas.
          The Lehigh Valley region is Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.  The Philadelphia region is Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.  more»

DEP Issues Air Quality Action Alert For Thursday In 5 Regions

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May 29, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an orange air quality action day for ozone for Thursday, May 30, in the Lehigh Valley, Liberty-Clairton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Susquehanna Valley areas. more»

House Republican Budget Restores Conservation District, Heritage Parks Funding

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May 29, 2013

The state budget proposed by House Republicans Wednesday restored $3.8 million in funding for conservation districts, adds $2 million for the Heritage Parks Program, restores $400,000 in funding for Sewage Facilities Planning Grants and provides a $4.4 million increase to the Department of Environmental Protection personnel line items. more»

PROP Extends Nominations For 2013 Waste Watcher Awards To June 14

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May 29, 2013

The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania extended the deadline for nominations for the 2013 Waste Watcher Awards until June 14. The awards recognize recycling, waste reduction, reuse and composting programs in the Commonwealth.

Wednesday NewsClips

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May 29, 2013

House Republican Leadership will introduce a $28.3 billion state budget bill Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center.  The event will be streamed live online. more»

DEP Considers Expansion Of The Current Lake Erie Coastal Zone, Listening Meetings Set

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May 28, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection is considering an expansion of the current Lake Erie coastal zone to a larger, watershed-based area to encompass all Pennsylvania watersheds that flow into Lake Erie. more»

York County Homeschool Wins 30th Pennsylvania Envirothon

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May 28, 2013

The 30th annual Pennsylvania State Envirothon champions, scoring 550.67 points of a possible 600, are from the York County Homeschool located in York County. more»

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