environmental

DCNR Sets June 3 Hearing On Possible Loyalsock Gas Drilling

May 23, 2013

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan Wednesday announced that the department will hold a public meeting on Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County, from 4 to 6 p.m. more»

DEP Finds Lost Nuclear Gauge

May 16, 2013

Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday it recovered in Maryland the missing nuclear gauge a Franklin County company lost in West Virginia on May 3. The device has not been tampered with or damaged.  Click Here for details.

FedEx Launches Grow A Green School Grant Contest, Apps Due May 24

May 16, 2013

Do you know a school that makes the eco-friendly honor roll? FedEx is launching the Grow a Greener School Contest to help give teachers, students and parents the resources to create hands-on sustainability projects at their school. more»

Pine Grove Furnace State Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary

May 14, 2013

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan recently announced a schedule of events in 2013 to mark 100 years since the state took ownership of the lands that are now Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County.
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State Agencies Announce Bike To Work Week, Community Ride, Expo on May 17

May 13, 2013

Pennsylvania joined states across the nation in recognizing May 2013 as National Bike Month, as well as May 13 to 17 as Bike to Work Week, and May 17 as Bike to Work Day. more»

CBF Disappointed By EPA Action On Lower Susquehanna River

May 9, 2013

Harry Campbell, Pennsylvania Executive Director for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued this statement following the Environmental Protection more»

Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Grants Now Available

May 6, 2013

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will award between $8 million and $10 million late this summer in grants from its Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund for projects that restore h more»

DEP Releases Susquehanna River Sampling Report

May 2, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection Thursday released the 2012 Sus more»

Senate Environmental Committee To Consider Natural Gas Service Expansion Bills

April 29, 2013

On May 1 the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 738 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) providing for natural gas distribution system extension, expansion plans, more»

DEP Announces Air Quality Awareness Week

April 29, 2013

Pennsylvania will join states across the nation this week in recognizing April 29 through May 3 as Air Quality Awareness Week. more»

DPW Offers Grants To Improve Childhood Environmental Health

April 25, 2013

The Department of Public Welfare is offering $200,000 in mini-grants to child care centers to work toward achieving higher quality environmental health standards. more»

DEP’s Live Harrisburg Peregrine Falcon Banding Set For May 21

April 25, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection and Game Commission Thursday invited students, teachers and non-formal educators to tune in for the annual Peregrine falcon banding event during a live webcast on May 21. more»

CBF Report: We Know Enough To Act To Protect Smallmouth Bass

April 25, 2013

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thursday issued a special report on smallmouth bass fish kills in the lower Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed concl more»

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