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More Details: 2011 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference August 4-6

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March 4, 2011

The 13th Annual PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference dates are set for August 4-6 at the Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites in Hazleton. more»

U.S. Congress Set To Rollback Funding For Environment, Chesapeake Bay

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March 4, 2011

In response to proposed cuts in federal funding for environmental programs and the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Friday urged members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and friends of clean water in the Commonwealth to contact more»

PEC: Pennsylvania Needs A Comprehensive Marcellus Shale Strategy

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March 3, 2011

In response to recent developments on Marcellus Shale natural gas issues, Paul M. more»

Applications Now Being Accepted For EPA Environmental Education Grants

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March 3, 2011

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for $1.9 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. Applications are due May 2. more»

DRBC Adds 30 Days To Comment Period For Proposed Drilling Rules

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March 3, 2011

The Delaware River Basin Commission this week announced the period for submitting written comments on the proposed natural gas development rulemaking will be extended an additional 30 days through the close of business (5 p.m.) April 15. more»

Senate Committee OKs Michael Krancer As DEP Secretary

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March 2, 2011

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today unanimously approved the nomination of Michael Krancer as Secretary more»

Boo Hollywood!

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March 2, 2011

I’m collecting resources for an ambitious project in a different genre — gaslight / steampunk. more»

Phipps Conservancy Seeking Science Education Intern

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February 28, 2011

The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is seeking an individual to fill a 12 month, paid Science Education Intern position working 15 to 20 hours per week starting in April/May. more»

Budget Secretary- Day Of Reckoning Has Arrived

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February 28, 2011

Budget Secretary Charles Zogby told a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon today, "All the one-time means, all the gimmicks have been utilized. We've kicked the can down the road long enough. The day of reckoning has arrived."
Secretary Zogby said the fiscal challenge facing Pennsylvania was unprecedented and the state faces a $4 billion budget deficit. more»

New PA Health Website Launched To Track Environmental Health Information

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February 28, 2011

The Department of Health today launched a new website for the Pennsylvania Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, or PA EPHTN, allowing the public to track health challenges and environmental-related diseases such as asthma. more»

When Someone Else Is Right

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February 26, 2011

I have a confession: the title of my upcoming book, “East of Eaton,” is not original. more»

Mirabito praises groundbreaking

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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Mirabito praises groundbreaking

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February 25, 2011

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

DEP Rescinds, Announces Comment Periods On Several More Oil And Gas Policies

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February 25, 2011

In the February 26 PA Bulletin, The Department of Environmental Protection published notice rescinding the Interim Guidance for Performing Single Stationary Source Determinations for the Oil and Gas Industries which was published by DEP at more»

DEP Releases New Database Of Available PA Brownfield Properties, Invites Additions

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February 24, 2011

The Department of Environmental Protection and its partners this week launched www.PaSitesSearch.com, a new online database of brownfield sites now available in Pennsylvania for development, and invited property owners and local groups to make additions to the listings. more»

DCNR Invites Developers, Students To Create Mobile Apps For ExplorePAtrails.com

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February 24, 2011

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and its partners are inviting developers and students to enter a new contest to develop mobile apps for the ExplorePAtrails.com website.Deadline for entries is more»

Corbett Administration Puts $364.3 Million In Budgetary Reserve

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February 23, 2011

In a January 28 letter released today by Budget Secretary Charles Zogby, the Corbett Administration announced it has put an additional $364.3 million in budgetary reserve. more»

Do Something Wild With Your State Income Tax Return: Support The Wild Resources Fund

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February 22, 2011

Don’t forget Pennsylvania’s wild things and wild places when you file your PA income tax return this year. more»

U.S. House Eliminates All Funding For Chesapeake Bay TMDL

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February 20, 2011

Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued the following statement about the U.S. House of Representative’s passage Friday night of a budget amendment eliminating all federal funding for EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) cleanup effort. The amendment was offered by Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte. more»

DEP Rescinds State Parks, State Forest Land Gas Permit Review Policy

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February 18, 2011

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 19 PA Bulletin it is rescinding the policy issued by Gov. more»

Dominion Foundation Offers Education Partnership Grants

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February 17, 2011

Dominion and the Dominion Foundation are now accepting applications to provide elementary and secondary and post-secondary educators with Education Partnership Grants. The deadline for applications is May 1. more»

Senate Committee To Hold Confirmation Hearing For New Secretary Of DEP March 2

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February 17, 2011

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider the nomination of Acting Secretary Michael Krancer for Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection on March 2.
The hearing will be held in the Senate Majority Caucus Room starting at 9:30. more»

Grants Available For Upper Delaware Forest Landowners

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February 17, 2011

A new million-dollar grant program for private landowners in the upper Delaware River Basin to implement watershed forestry practices was launched this week by the more»

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Judgment Against DEP Employees

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February 17, 2011

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania this week overturned a federal jury’s verdict that held four employees of the Department of Environmental Protection liable for $6.5 million in damages for alleged regulatory misconduct.
The case, MFS, INC. v THOMAS A. DILAZARO, et al., was decided by a jury on February 17, 2010. DEP appealed the decision. more»

Help Wanted: Allegheny Land Trust Chartiers Creek Watershed Intern

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February 16, 2011

The Allegheny Land Trust is seeking candidates for a Chartiers Creek Watershed Intern. The deadline for applications is April 1. more»

CBF Statement On U.S. House, President Obama Budget Proposals

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February 15, 2011

Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement concerning the impact of the House and Obama Administration proposed budgets on clean water in the Chesapeake Bay region: more»

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