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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»

Student Stories: Learning nuts, bolts of sophisticated ag equipment

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June 18, 2013

Modern farming machines are capable and complex. Zachary Stephens, who graduated from Penn State in May with a degree in biological engineering, learned that firsthand recently when he worked as a field test engineering intern at Case New Holland America.

Plant pathology professor to present talk on American elm diseases

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June 18, 2013

On Saturday, June 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Penn State Professor of Plant Pathology Gary Moorman will present a talk and discussion about Dutch elm disease and elm yellows, two diseases that threaten University Park's American elm population, the largest stand of mature elms in the eastern United States. He will also discuss past and future plans to protect Penn State's iconic elms. more»

Alumnus ensures 2013 U.S. Open goes off without a hitch

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June 18, 2013

As did most fledgling golfers in the mid-1990s, Sean Palmer grew up admiring Tiger Woods, one of the most successful golfers in the history of the sport. So when, decades later, Woods arrived at the Merion Golf Club on the outskirts of Philadelphia to practice for the U.S. 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.

Doctoral degree candidate wins award to present research in Brazil

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June 17, 2013

A doctoral degree candidate in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has received a scholarship to present her sensory science research at a conference in Brazil.

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»

Cocoa may help fight obesity-related inflammation

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June 18, 2013

A few cups of hot cocoa may not only fight off the chill of a winter's day, but they could also help obese people better control inflammation-related diseases, such as diabetes, according to Penn State researchers.

Webinar to look at shale gas role in reviving petrochemical industry

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June 18, 2013

How byproducts obtained from Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale natural-gas development can revitalize the Northeast's petrochemical industry will be the topic of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension.

Research shows river dredging reduced fish numbers, diversity

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June 18, 2013

Comparing dredged and undredged sections of the Allegheny River, reduced populations of fish and less variety of aquatic life occurred in areas where gravel extraction took place, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

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»

'Get to Know Your Neighbor' promotes scholarly interactions across campus

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June 17, 2013

Postdoctoral scholars and graduate students may spend many hours hidden away in their laboratories, focused on research projects and collecting data for papers. As a result, they often can overlook the value of networking and meeting colleagues across campus.

Donor-advised fund allows couple to support entrepreneurship faculty

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June 17, 2013

A Penn State alumnus and his wife have leveraged the Pennsylvania State University Charitable Gift Fund (PSUCGF), a donor-advised fund, to enhance an entrepreneurship faculty member’s efforts in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The $200,000 gift from longtime donors and volunteers Earl ’61 and Kay Harbaugh will create the Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Scholar to support Dr. 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»

Penn State commemorates 150 years of graduate education

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June 17, 2013

The year 2013 is a milestone in Penn State's history. One hundred fifty years ago, the University conferred its first graduate degree. Since then, it has conferred more than 100,000 master's, doctoral and other advanced degrees.

Penn State turfgrass program hits trifecta of major U.S. golf events

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June 17, 2013

"Trifecta" is a term usually associated with horse racing. But the Penn State turfgrass program hit a trifecta of sorts this year in the world of professional golf. Graduates of Penn State's turfgrass programs -- the largest turfgrass curriculum in the country -- will oversee the courses hosting all three major U.S. tournaments in 2013:

Forest science major immersed in emerald ash borer research

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June 17, 2013

Forest Science major Chelsea Kyler is conducting research in an ash tree plantation on the University Park campus, which was established years before she was born, focusing on the effects of the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to Asia.

Online tutorials for youth address water's role in shale gas drilling

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June 17, 2013

Two new, youth-oriented online presentations from Penn State Extension explore the role of water in shale-gas drilling and production in the mid-Atlantic region. These self-running presentations were designed for use by educators in both formal and informal educational settings.

Exhibit celebrates 50 years of plant pathology

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June 18, 2013

"Healthy Plants for a Healthy World: 50 Years of Plant Pathology at Penn State,” an exhibit, will be on display June 5 to Sept. 17, in The Eberly Family Special Collections Library, 104 Paterno Library, Penn State University Park. General exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The exhibit also will be open during the special events times. more»

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