PA Chopping Block Grows As Deficit Get Bigger
Rendell Acknowledges $1- $2 Billion Budget Deficit
OPEC Saudi King Wants Oil At $75 a Barrel
Offers Erode For Natural Gas Leases
To Attract Non-Campers, State Builds Inn At Park
Editorial: Selecting Stimulus Projects, Focus On What's Needed
Editorial: Weak Economy, Cold Weather Mean People Will Be Hurting
Deer Plentiful
Schools To Save Energy
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Dec. 1 PA Environment Digest Headlines
Here are just some of the PA Environment Digest headlines this week. (click here for full copy)
Consider Holiday Gifts That Help Conservation
Video: DEP Norristown Office Good Example Of Green Building Design
Report Shows Challenge Ahead To Cleanup Chesapeake Bay
10 PA Watershed Restoration and Land Conservation Success Stories
DCNR Sets Workshops For Community Conservation Partnership Grants
Value Of Recycled Materials Plunge
Consider Holiday Gifts That Help Conservation
Video: DEP Norristown Office Good Example Of Green Building Design
Report Shows Challenge Ahead To Cleanup Chesapeake Bay
10 PA Watershed Restoration and Land Conservation Success Stories
DCNR Sets Workshops For Community Conservation Partnership Grants
Value Of Recycled Materials Plunge
Friday NewsClips
Op-Ed: Expect Many In PA To Be Left In The Cold
Editorial: Municipalities Correct On Costly Sewage Plant Upgrades
Nuclear Waste Piles up In State
Groups Want Stricter Gas-Drilling Rules
Review Set On Driller Request For Water
Energy Pacts Pump Cash Into Rural Noxen
Marcellus Shale Drilling Offers Hope
Chesapeake Energy May Sell $1.1 Billion In Stock To Get Cash
Building Final Part Of Rail-Trail Nears End
Woman Crusades For Monarch Butterflies
In Historic Schoolhouse, B Is For Bat
New Near Record For PA Bear Harvest?
Editorial: Municipalities Correct On Costly Sewage Plant Upgrades
Nuclear Waste Piles up In State
Groups Want Stricter Gas-Drilling Rules
Review Set On Driller Request For Water
Energy Pacts Pump Cash Into Rural Noxen
Marcellus Shale Drilling Offers Hope
Chesapeake Energy May Sell $1.1 Billion In Stock To Get Cash
Building Final Part Of Rail-Trail Nears End
Woman Crusades For Monarch Butterflies
In Historic Schoolhouse, B Is For Bat
New Near Record For PA Bear Harvest?
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday NewsClips
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Award Nominations
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and seven other regional organizations today announced they are now accepting nominations for the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards from businesses, individuals, academic institutions, community groups and government agencies from the greater Philadelphia region. Nominations are due January 9. (click for more)
Wednesday NewsClips
Pittsburgh Region's Gas Prices Hit 3.5 Year
Environmental Groups Send Obama Their Wish List
Delaware River Plan To Draw Further Review
Counties See Cash In Oil, Gas Assessments Would Ease Property Taxes
Natural Gas Industry Evolving
Editorial: Don't Let Drilling Jeopardize Water
Editorial: State Should Let Seasoned Kayakers Run The Falls
Editorial: New Approach To Biofuels
Herb Field: Energy, Warming Await Attention
Treatment Costs Drive 15% Sewer Hike
Environmental Groups Send Obama Their Wish List
Delaware River Plan To Draw Further Review
Counties See Cash In Oil, Gas Assessments Would Ease Property Taxes
Natural Gas Industry Evolving
Editorial: Don't Let Drilling Jeopardize Water
Editorial: State Should Let Seasoned Kayakers Run The Falls
Editorial: New Approach To Biofuels
Herb Field: Energy, Warming Await Attention
Treatment Costs Drive 15% Sewer Hike
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
DRBC Expected To Withdraw Flexible Flow Rules
Delaware River Basin Commission Executive Director Carol R. Collier today announced the five-member agency comprised of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York State, and the Federal Government is expected to withdraw its proposed regulations to codify the Flexible Flow Management Program at its public meeting on December 10. (click here for more)
Holiday Gifts That Benefit The Environment
If you are looking for a gift that will bring a smile to someone's face this holiday season and help to conserve our natural resources, cleanup abandoned mine discharges, improve recreation facilities and restore wildlife habitat, here are a few suggestions. Or you could get someone another tie.
Click here for the PA Environment Digest Special Holiday Gift Guide
Click here for the PA Environment Digest Special Holiday Gift Guide
Tuesday NewsClips
Cooks Creek Stream Network Is Life-Sustaining To Region
Estimate Soars For Upgrades To Sewer Plants
Prices Plummet For Recycled Materials
Columbia Gas Budget Payments To Be Cut 20 Percent
New Gas Well Fracturing Methods
Editorial: Keep Close Watch On Shall Drilling
How To Celebrate Christmas Sustainability
Editorial: Policies to Build Nuclear Plants Need To Be Reasonable
Teacher Honored for Conservation Curriculum
Op-Ed: Nutrient Credit Trading Can Cut Costs, Ease Bay Pollution
Estimate Soars For Upgrades To Sewer Plants
Prices Plummet For Recycled Materials
Columbia Gas Budget Payments To Be Cut 20 Percent
New Gas Well Fracturing Methods
Editorial: Keep Close Watch On Shall Drilling
How To Celebrate Christmas Sustainability
Editorial: Policies to Build Nuclear Plants Need To Be Reasonable
Teacher Honored for Conservation Curriculum
Op-Ed: Nutrient Credit Trading Can Cut Costs, Ease Bay Pollution
Monday, November 24, 2008
Zebra Mussel Found In Lower Susquehanna
Environmental Protection and Fish and Boat Commission officials today confirmed the discovery of a zebra mussel at the Conowingo Hydroelectric Dam in Maryland; the first time the Driessena polymorpha has been found in the lower Susquehanna River. (click for more)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday Clips
Reuse Business Is Booming At Construction Junction
Environment A Growing Cause Among Christians
Sewer Upgrades Will Cost $1.4 Billion
Op-Ed: Re-Energize
Tree-Planting Program Taking Root In Bethlehem
Oil and Gas Biz Booming In PA
Slumping Economy Drains Excitement Over Marcellus Shale
Forest's Purpose At Heart Of Clash Over Timber Plan
Grants Open Path To Rail-Trail Stretch
Notebook: Experimental Deer Regulations Part Of Statewide Research
Environment A Growing Cause Among Christians
Sewer Upgrades Will Cost $1.4 Billion
Op-Ed: Re-Energize
Tree-Planting Program Taking Root In Bethlehem
Oil and Gas Biz Booming In PA
Slumping Economy Drains Excitement Over Marcellus Shale
Forest's Purpose At Heart Of Clash Over Timber Plan
Grants Open Path To Rail-Trail Stretch
Notebook: Experimental Deer Regulations Part Of Statewide Research
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Saturday NewsClips
Friday, November 21, 2008
Nov. 24 PA Environment Digest Headlines
Go To PA Environment Digest. (Click To Print Complete Digest)
$1- $2 Billion Budget Deficit, Hints At Using Marcellus Shale $$
Video Blog - A Winter Walk At The Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
On the Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced
House, Senate Leadership Elections Mean Geographic Shift In Power
Senate Policy Committee Hearing On Marcellus Shale Drilling
Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Features Oil 150 Celebration
EPA Outlines Plans to Set Pollution Caps for the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Wastewater Plant Compliance Costs Over $1.4 Billion
Rep. Hershey Pushes For Accelerated Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Penn State Agricultural Council Hears Watershed Report
PA Mine Reclamation,Well Plugging Projects On EPA Website
PEC Tree Planting Nov. 22 in Luzerne County, One Completed
DEP Recognizes 8 Aqua Pennsylvania Water Systems
DEP Recognizes Easton Suburban Water Authority
Aquatic Resource Education Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
ClearWater Conservancy Honors Good Works Of Members
DCNR - $44 Million Investment In Recreation, Conservation Projects
Committee Releases Review Of Farmland Preservation Program
Scranton, Dunmore Students in Greensylvania Recycling Competition
Chester County Invites Local Officials To Recycling Showcase Dec. 3
New Program To Help Turn Waste Into Raw Materials
DEP Looking To Ban More Materials From Landfills
Coca-Cola, National Recycling Coalition Recycling Bin Grants
Lake Erie Cleanup Sets Record for Volunteers, Trash Collected
Verizon PA Fleet Greener With 15 Hybrid Vehicles in Philadelphia
Federal Renewable Fuel Standard Increased for 2009
DEP Recommendations to Reduce Electricity Costs
PUC Agenda For Dec. 18 Hearing, Extends Comment Period
Philadelphia Housing Authority Opens Green Seniors Building
PA Home Energy Hosts Solar Training Workshop December 9
DEP Citizens Advisory Council Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Online
DEP Bidding Opportunities For Well Plugging, Channel Access
Help Wanted: PA Center for Environmental Education
PA Oil and Gas Industry Generates $7.1 Billion Annually
Game Commission Countdown To 2008 Deer Season
$1- $2 Billion Budget Deficit, Hints At Using Marcellus Shale $$
Video Blog - A Winter Walk At The Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
On the Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced
House, Senate Leadership Elections Mean Geographic Shift In Power
Senate Policy Committee Hearing On Marcellus Shale Drilling
Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Features Oil 150 Celebration
EPA Outlines Plans to Set Pollution Caps for the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Wastewater Plant Compliance Costs Over $1.4 Billion
Rep. Hershey Pushes For Accelerated Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Penn State Agricultural Council Hears Watershed Report
PA Mine Reclamation,Well Plugging Projects On EPA Website
PEC Tree Planting Nov. 22 in Luzerne County, One Completed
DEP Recognizes 8 Aqua Pennsylvania Water Systems
DEP Recognizes Easton Suburban Water Authority
Aquatic Resource Education Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
ClearWater Conservancy Honors Good Works Of Members
DCNR - $44 Million Investment In Recreation, Conservation Projects
Committee Releases Review Of Farmland Preservation Program
Scranton, Dunmore Students in Greensylvania Recycling Competition
Chester County Invites Local Officials To Recycling Showcase Dec. 3
New Program To Help Turn Waste Into Raw Materials
DEP Looking To Ban More Materials From Landfills
Coca-Cola, National Recycling Coalition Recycling Bin Grants
Lake Erie Cleanup Sets Record for Volunteers, Trash Collected
Verizon PA Fleet Greener With 15 Hybrid Vehicles in Philadelphia
Federal Renewable Fuel Standard Increased for 2009
DEP Recommendations to Reduce Electricity Costs
PUC Agenda For Dec. 18 Hearing, Extends Comment Period
Philadelphia Housing Authority Opens Green Seniors Building
PA Home Energy Hosts Solar Training Workshop December 9
DEP Citizens Advisory Council Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Online
DEP Bidding Opportunities For Well Plugging, Channel Access
Help Wanted: PA Center for Environmental Education
PA Oil and Gas Industry Generates $7.1 Billion Annually
Game Commission Countdown To 2008 Deer Season
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday NewsClips
Experts Warn Of Natural Gas Regulation Obstacles
Professor: Don't Deter Natural Gas Drilling
Don't Use Lake Water For Drilling
Trees Planted Along Stream At Hillside Farms
Group Looks to Link Trails Through PA Highlands
Editorial: Don't Sacrifice Oversight To Accomodate Natural Gas-Fueled Gold Rush
Wyoming County Planning Commission OKs Wind Park
Carbon Builders Learn Green Building Techniques
Professor: Don't Deter Natural Gas Drilling
Don't Use Lake Water For Drilling
Trees Planted Along Stream At Hillside Farms
Group Looks to Link Trails Through PA Highlands
Editorial: Don't Sacrifice Oversight To Accomodate Natural Gas-Fueled Gold Rush
Wyoming County Planning Commission OKs Wind Park
Carbon Builders Learn Green Building Techniques
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday NewsClips
Gas Drillers In State May Face Higher Fees
Gas Industry Claims State Is Stymieing Business
Film Crew On Hand As Biofuels Plant Readies Shipment
Luzerne Flood Control Fee May Affect 39,000
Clearfield Residents Celebrate New Water System
Editorial: Rare Good News For Winter Heating Costs
Lycoming College Awarded Grant Fro Sustainable Energy Fund
Project To Boost Flood Warning In Jersey Shore
Hazleton Authority OKs Sale Of Reclaimed Mineland
Editorial: Let's Hope Sale Of Mineland Benefits Hazleton
Mehoopany Man Plans To Build Brine Facility
Experts: Marcellus Shale Will Impact Entire State
Homeowner Tries To Make Home Green, Save Cash
Easton Wants To Convert Park Into Swampland
Gas Industry Claims State Is Stymieing Business
Film Crew On Hand As Biofuels Plant Readies Shipment
Luzerne Flood Control Fee May Affect 39,000
Clearfield Residents Celebrate New Water System
Editorial: Rare Good News For Winter Heating Costs
Lycoming College Awarded Grant Fro Sustainable Energy Fund
Project To Boost Flood Warning In Jersey Shore
Hazleton Authority OKs Sale Of Reclaimed Mineland
Editorial: Let's Hope Sale Of Mineland Benefits Hazleton
Mehoopany Man Plans To Build Brine Facility
Experts: Marcellus Shale Will Impact Entire State
Homeowner Tries To Make Home Green, Save Cash
Easton Wants To Convert Park Into Swampland
Aquatic Education Grants Available
The Fish and Boat Commission is looking for sportfishing, boating, and aquatic education programs that could use some financial assistance. As part of its efforts to re-engage youth, the PFBC is offering grants to organizations and local agencies involved in providing these types of programs. The deadline for submitting grant applications is January 31. (click for more)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday NewsClips
Wyoming County Agriculture Building Powered By Wind
Drilling Companies Bemoan Regulations
State's Oil, Gas Businesses Boom
Drilling Questions To Be Answered
Harrisburg Treatment Plant Upgrade Caught In Political Battle
Other Counties May Follow Adams' Conservation Lead
Orrtanna Teen's Garden Project Spruces Up Old School
Editorial: Every Bit Of Effort Can Help Environment
Editorial: Let's Not Become Complacent Over The Price Of Fuel
Editorial: When Things Are Done Right, Clinton Solid Waste Authority
Winter Fuel Help Available In Many Forms
Air Products To Enter Joint Study On Reducing Carbon Emissions
Drilling Companies Bemoan Regulations
State's Oil, Gas Businesses Boom
Drilling Questions To Be Answered
Harrisburg Treatment Plant Upgrade Caught In Political Battle
Other Counties May Follow Adams' Conservation Lead
Orrtanna Teen's Garden Project Spruces Up Old School
Editorial: Every Bit Of Effort Can Help Environment
Editorial: Let's Not Become Complacent Over The Price Of Fuel
Editorial: When Things Are Done Right, Clinton Solid Waste Authority
Winter Fuel Help Available In Many Forms
Air Products To Enter Joint Study On Reducing Carbon Emissions
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday NewsClips
Shifting The Tide Toward Delaware River Recreation
Mon River Solids Are a Threat To Machinery, Not Health
Editorial: Sewage Fungus No Pretty Picture
Delaware River Basin Commission Committee To Analyze Floodplain
Natural Gas Firms Pull Rigs Despite Marcellus Possibilities
Natural Gas Is Expected To Impact Economy
Wayne's Natural Gas Bonanza Still Slow
Editorial: Area Natural Gas Windfall Requires Local Parameters
When Heat Escapes, Money Goes With It
Saving This Winter By Degrees
Scientist Studies Birds, Plants At Presque Isle
Churchville Nature Center Grows
State Offers Tool To Fight Blight
North Halls Dorm At Penn State Retains Recycling Trophy
Mon River Solids Are a Threat To Machinery, Not Health
Editorial: Sewage Fungus No Pretty Picture
Delaware River Basin Commission Committee To Analyze Floodplain
Natural Gas Firms Pull Rigs Despite Marcellus Possibilities
Natural Gas Is Expected To Impact Economy
Wayne's Natural Gas Bonanza Still Slow
Editorial: Area Natural Gas Windfall Requires Local Parameters
When Heat Escapes, Money Goes With It
Saving This Winter By Degrees
Scientist Studies Birds, Plants At Presque Isle
Churchville Nature Center Grows
State Offers Tool To Fight Blight
North Halls Dorm At Penn State Retains Recycling Trophy
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Nov. 17 PA Environment Digest Headlines
Read this week's PA Environment Digest. (Print a Copy)
PRC Recognizes Michael DiBerardinis, 9 Others
2008 Chester County Green Business Award Winners
Game Commission Delivers More Information About Deer
Wetlands & Wonder: Reconnecting Children With Nearby Nature
Senate Rep. Policy Committee Hearing On Marcellus Shale Drilling
Chesapeake Bay Program Partners Launch Forestry for the Bay
Watershed Forestry Resource Guide Webinar on December 2
U.S. F&WS Habitat Restoration Grants To PA Wildlife Foundation
WPCAMR Promotes Reclamation Successes
Mine Reclamation Project OK'd In Cameron County
PA American Water $10.2 Million Reservoir Rehabilitation
PA Land Trust Assn. Nominations For Conservation Award
PA CleanWays Surpasses 10,000 Tons Of Waste Removed
Volunteers Needed for November 20 Cleanup In Elk County
Sustainable Energy Fund Announces Solar Scholars Awardees
Daniel Boone School District Builds Energy-Saving Annex
PUC Solicits Comments, Working Group On Energy Conservation
$500 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebates Still Available From DEP
Auditor General Wagner- Deficiencies LIHEAP
Southwest Air Quality Partnership Members Meet December 5
EPA Region's Fall Land Revitalization Update Newsletter
Spotlight - Celebrating America Recycles Day - Nov. 15
RecycleBank's Recycling Reward Program Celebrates
American Beverage Assn. Encourages Thinking Inside The Bin
PRC Recognizes Michael DiBerardinis, 9 Others
2008 Chester County Green Business Award Winners
Game Commission Delivers More Information About Deer
Wetlands & Wonder: Reconnecting Children With Nearby Nature
Senate Rep. Policy Committee Hearing On Marcellus Shale Drilling
Chesapeake Bay Program Partners Launch Forestry for the Bay
Watershed Forestry Resource Guide Webinar on December 2
U.S. F&WS Habitat Restoration Grants To PA Wildlife Foundation
WPCAMR Promotes Reclamation Successes
Mine Reclamation Project OK'd In Cameron County
PA American Water $10.2 Million Reservoir Rehabilitation
PA Land Trust Assn. Nominations For Conservation Award
PA CleanWays Surpasses 10,000 Tons Of Waste Removed
Volunteers Needed for November 20 Cleanup In Elk County
Sustainable Energy Fund Announces Solar Scholars Awardees
Daniel Boone School District Builds Energy-Saving Annex
PUC Solicits Comments, Working Group On Energy Conservation
$500 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebates Still Available From DEP
Auditor General Wagner- Deficiencies LIHEAP
Southwest Air Quality Partnership Members Meet December 5
EPA Region's Fall Land Revitalization Update Newsletter
Spotlight - Celebrating America Recycles Day - Nov. 15
RecycleBank's Recycling Reward Program Celebrates
American Beverage Assn. Encourages Thinking Inside The Bin
Friday NewsClips
Sayre Borough Looking For Help With Sewer System
In Clearfield County- Stormwater Management Addressed
Will Budget Crisis Kill Philadelphia Green?
Builder goes Green In Downtown Milton
Nanticoke Firm Reducing use Of Toxic Substances
Oil Price Dip Is Fueling Some Discontent
Editorial: Don't Let Price Of Gas Fuel return Of Complacency
Editorial: Alternative Energy Can't Be Forgotten
Bradford County Signs Natural Gas Lease
Tick Population On Rise, Increasing Disease Threat
In Clearfield County- Stormwater Management Addressed
Will Budget Crisis Kill Philadelphia Green?
Builder goes Green In Downtown Milton
Nanticoke Firm Reducing use Of Toxic Substances
Oil Price Dip Is Fueling Some Discontent
Editorial: Don't Let Price Of Gas Fuel return Of Complacency
Editorial: Alternative Energy Can't Be Forgotten
Bradford County Signs Natural Gas Lease
Tick Population On Rise, Increasing Disease Threat
Thursday, November 13, 2008
$500 Hybrid Vehicle Rebates Still Available
Gov. Rendell today reminded would-be car buyers -- or those who have purchased an eligible vehicle in the past six months -- that $500 rebates are still available to make fuel-efficient electric hybrid vehicles more affordable. DEP Rebate webpage. (click for announcement)
Thursday NewsClips
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday NewsClips
Editorial: Put Water/Sewer Bond Issue To Work Here
Credit Crunch Puts Ethanol Plant On Hold
Noxen Board Approves Wind-Turbine Plans
How Climate Changes Shook Up History
Reaching Toward Being Carbon Neutral
DEP Accepting Applications For Dump Cleanup Grants
Editorial: Natural Gas Find Calls For Urgency
Editorial: Use Down Time To Develop New Energy Strategy
Editorial: Natural Gas Plan Needed For State
DRBC Gets First Gas Well Application
Electric Utility Executives Fear New Technology A Gamble
Credit Crunch Puts Ethanol Plant On Hold
Noxen Board Approves Wind-Turbine Plans
How Climate Changes Shook Up History
Reaching Toward Being Carbon Neutral
DEP Accepting Applications For Dump Cleanup Grants
Editorial: Natural Gas Find Calls For Urgency
Editorial: Use Down Time To Develop New Energy Strategy
Editorial: Natural Gas Plan Needed For State
DRBC Gets First Gas Well Application
Electric Utility Executives Fear New Technology A Gamble
Monday, November 10, 2008
Game Commission Delivers More Information On Deer
Continuing its ongoing outreach and educational efforts to heighten the understanding of deer management and whitetails, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced the agency has expanded its website's deer management section, created a new deer periodical and posted a deer management video on YouTube. (click for more)
Forestry for the Bay Program Launched
To show how their well-managed woodlands can lead to cleaner streams and rivers, and the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is encouraging private landowners to join the "Forestry for the Bay" Program. (click here for more)
Monday Clips
Editorial: $400 Million Approval Will Help, But Gap Remains For Water, Sewer
Watershed Association Volunteers Help Stabilize Mill Creek
Loyalsock Creek Assn. Reports On Litter Cleanup, Mine Reclamation
Rare Plants Found In Dead Pond On Presque Isle
Centre County Under Drought Watch
Riverkeepers Fight Casino
Cleanscapes Event Yields Removal Of Almost 5 Tons Of Trash
Crude Awakening- Falling Oil Prices Hit Local Wells (Video)
First Gas Drilling Sites Around Southern Tier Show Promise, Problems
Natural Gas Find Calls For Urgency
Community College To Benefit From Wind Turbine Project
How Will Wild Spike In Energy Costs Hit Home?
Students See The Light On Energy Conservation
Editorial: Energy Industry Closes In Around Us
Wallenpaupack Home Certified As Green
Editorial: Fighting To Save Elms
Outdoors: Small Animals Are Collectors
Watershed Association Volunteers Help Stabilize Mill Creek
Loyalsock Creek Assn. Reports On Litter Cleanup, Mine Reclamation
Rare Plants Found In Dead Pond On Presque Isle
Centre County Under Drought Watch
Riverkeepers Fight Casino
Cleanscapes Event Yields Removal Of Almost 5 Tons Of Trash
Crude Awakening- Falling Oil Prices Hit Local Wells (Video)
First Gas Drilling Sites Around Southern Tier Show Promise, Problems
Natural Gas Find Calls For Urgency
Community College To Benefit From Wind Turbine Project
How Will Wild Spike In Energy Costs Hit Home?
Students See The Light On Energy Conservation
Editorial: Energy Industry Closes In Around Us
Wallenpaupack Home Certified As Green
Editorial: Fighting To Save Elms
Outdoors: Small Animals Are Collectors
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday NewsClips
Editorial: Referendum Shows Value Of Infrastructure Maintenance
Audubon PA Scores Grant For Bird Preservation
Gong Greener: All The Little Bits Add Up
Stressing Residential Energy Efficiency (Video)
Going Green At Home (Video)
25 Ideas To Make Your Home Greener
Why Letting It Rot Is Good
Green Cleaning Products All The Rage
Internet Resources For Green Living
Energy Stars May Not Be All They Say They Are
Making Sustainability A Complete World View
Cornfield Is Classroom For Students Near Lancaster
Home, Business Owners Harness Solar Power In PA
Deer Collisions Increase During Mating Season
Game Commission Moves On Research Habitat Projects
Nature Conservancy Thinks Big In PA
Audubon PA Scores Grant For Bird Preservation
Gong Greener: All The Little Bits Add Up
Stressing Residential Energy Efficiency (Video)
Going Green At Home (Video)
25 Ideas To Make Your Home Greener
Why Letting It Rot Is Good
Green Cleaning Products All The Rage
Internet Resources For Green Living
Energy Stars May Not Be All They Say They Are
Making Sustainability A Complete World View
Cornfield Is Classroom For Students Near Lancaster
Home, Business Owners Harness Solar Power In PA
Deer Collisions Increase During Mating Season
Game Commission Moves On Research Habitat Projects
Nature Conservancy Thinks Big In PA
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Nov. 10 PA Environment Digest Headlines
See www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com all articles. (Click here to Print entire Digest)
PA Voters Overwhelmingly Say “Yes” to Clean Water
Voters Also Approve $92 Million+ In Local Environmental Funding
Pennsylvanians Elect Trails In www.iConservePA.org Special Election
WPSU Tackles Cleaning Up Chesapeake Bay
Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Receives 2008 Ark Award
Free Technical Assistance Available for AMD Projects
Western PA Watershed Mini Grant Program
DEP Invites Comments On TMDL Plan In Carbon, Luzerne Counties
DEP Declares Drought Watch in 29 Western, North Central Counties
24,000 Volunteers Took Part in Pittsburgh Fall Clean-up Events
PA Parks and Forest Foundation Accepting Nominations For Awards
New Federal Tax Law Can Help Protect Water, Land and Habitats
PA Center For Environmental Ed Director at Sustainability Conference
November PA Center For Environmental Education Newsletter
Penn State Natural Resources Online Forestry Seminar Series
2008 EPA Green Building Design Award Winners
Sustainable Energy Fund Elects Officers, 2008 Accomplishments
PUC 3rd Hearing On Trends In Wholesale Electricity Market
PUC Approves Energy Conservation Plan For FirstEnergy
Marcellus Shale Find May Be Larger Than Earlier Estimate, Conference
2009 Local Government Excellence Awards Due November 21
Local Historic Preservation Grants Available
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project Bid Opportunity, Butler County
Climate Change Projected to Affect Restoration of Chesapeake Bay
Game Commission Releases Rehabilitated Bald Eagle
PA Voters Overwhelmingly Say “Yes” to Clean Water
Voters Also Approve $92 Million+ In Local Environmental Funding
Pennsylvanians Elect Trails In www.iConservePA.org Special Election
WPSU Tackles Cleaning Up Chesapeake Bay
Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Receives 2008 Ark Award
Free Technical Assistance Available for AMD Projects
Western PA Watershed Mini Grant Program
DEP Invites Comments On TMDL Plan In Carbon, Luzerne Counties
DEP Declares Drought Watch in 29 Western, North Central Counties
24,000 Volunteers Took Part in Pittsburgh Fall Clean-up Events
PA Parks and Forest Foundation Accepting Nominations For Awards
New Federal Tax Law Can Help Protect Water, Land and Habitats
PA Center For Environmental Ed Director at Sustainability Conference
November PA Center For Environmental Education Newsletter
Penn State Natural Resources Online Forestry Seminar Series
2008 EPA Green Building Design Award Winners
Sustainable Energy Fund Elects Officers, 2008 Accomplishments
PUC 3rd Hearing On Trends In Wholesale Electricity Market
PUC Approves Energy Conservation Plan For FirstEnergy
Marcellus Shale Find May Be Larger Than Earlier Estimate, Conference
2009 Local Government Excellence Awards Due November 21
Local Historic Preservation Grants Available
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project Bid Opportunity, Butler County
Climate Change Projected to Affect Restoration of Chesapeake Bay
Game Commission Releases Rehabilitated Bald Eagle
PUC Sets Dec. 18 Hearing On Wholesale Electric Market
The Public Utility Commission today said it will hold an additional en banc hearing on December 18, to discuss current trends in the wholesale electricity markets.
The hearing will be on similar topics as those addressed during the en banc hearings held on October 23 and November 6, although different speakers and viewpoints will be represented.
The announcement is to save the date. An agenda and comment period information will follow soon on the Wholesale Energy Markets page of the PUC website as it becomes available.
The hearing will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. (click here for announcement)
The hearing will be on similar topics as those addressed during the en banc hearings held on October 23 and November 6, although different speakers and viewpoints will be represented.
The announcement is to save the date. An agenda and comment period information will follow soon on the Wholesale Energy Markets page of the PUC website as it becomes available.
The hearing will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. (click here for announcement)
DEP Issues Drought Watch For 29 Counties
The Department of Environmental Protection issued a drought watch today for 29 Pennsylvania counties as precipitation deficits continue and stream flow levels fall in the western and north central areas of the state.
The drought watch covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. (click here for more)
The drought watch covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. (click here for more)
Friday NewsClips
Enjoy these NewsClips from around PA--
Wyoming Valley Should Benefit From Sewer Bond
Hazleton Inks Deal To Sell Reclaimed Land
Editorial: Plant Trees Along Rivers To Prevent Pollution
Power Users Tell PUC State's Electricity Markets Are Broken
State Power Costs Could Kill Jobs, Executive Says
Met Ed Energy Conservation Plan Approved
Philly And The Solar Sell
Leaders Say Western PA Should Tap Gas Reserves' Potential
Editorial: Tapping Pittsburgh's Promise Along The Allegheny
Advocates Say Obama Will Be A Great Lakes Friend
Coal Gasification Plant Planned For Schuylkill County
Wyoming Valley Should Benefit From Sewer Bond
Hazleton Inks Deal To Sell Reclaimed Land
Editorial: Plant Trees Along Rivers To Prevent Pollution
Power Users Tell PUC State's Electricity Markets Are Broken
State Power Costs Could Kill Jobs, Executive Says
Met Ed Energy Conservation Plan Approved
Philly And The Solar Sell
Leaders Say Western PA Should Tap Gas Reserves' Potential
Editorial: Tapping Pittsburgh's Promise Along The Allegheny
Advocates Say Obama Will Be A Great Lakes Friend
Coal Gasification Plant Planned For Schuylkill County
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tech Assistance Available For AMD Projects
Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce it is continuing its Abandoned Mine Drainage Technical Assistance Program and is now accepting requests for assistance.
Funding provided by the DEP’s Growing Greener Watershed Grant Program.
The types of free technical assistance being offered include the following:
-- Rapid characterization of mine drainage;
-- Rapid watershed assessment;
-- Conceptual design of AMD treatment systems;
-- Existing treatment system evaluation and recommendations ;
-- Construction oversight;
-- Pre- and/or post-construction biological and/or habitat surveys; and
-- Other, as treated on a case-by-case basis.
(click here for more)
Funding provided by the DEP’s Growing Greener Watershed Grant Program.
The types of free technical assistance being offered include the following:
-- Rapid characterization of mine drainage;
-- Rapid watershed assessment;
-- Conceptual design of AMD treatment systems;
-- Existing treatment system evaluation and recommendations ;
-- Construction oversight;
-- Pre- and/or post-construction biological and/or habitat surveys; and
-- Other, as treated on a case-by-case basis.
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PA Invests In Zack and Miri Make A Porno
For each of the last two years a $75 million tax credit to support film and TV program development and a $10 million Resource Enhancement and Resource Protection (REAP) tax credit program to fund farm conservation projects have been on the books.
But what are we investing in?
Each year the REAP tax credits were snapped up in hours by farmers to install stream buffers, manure handling facilities and buy no-till plowing equipment to reduce nutrients and sediment going into our rivers and streams.
The film development tax credit was used to invest $5.7 million in the current film Zack and Miri Make A Porno.
But what are we investing in?
Each year the REAP tax credits were snapped up in hours by farmers to install stream buffers, manure handling facilities and buy no-till plowing equipment to reduce nutrients and sediment going into our rivers and streams.
The film development tax credit was used to invest $5.7 million in the current film Zack and Miri Make A Porno.
Thursday NewsClips
Thanks to everyone who voted Yes on Clean Water Referendum--
$400 Million Clean Water Referendum Passes
PA Voters OK Water System Upgrade Referendum
PA Voters Approve Funds For Water, Sewer Projects
$400 Million Bond Passed For Water, Sewer
Northampton Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Local Funding For Sewer Project
Editorial: All Water Is Somebody's Source Water
PA TreeVitLize Program Puts Down Roots In Lancaster
Volunteers Plant 350 Trees In Aquetong Watershed
Editorial: Tough Scrutiny Needed As PA Moves To Biofuel
$40.6 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Planned In Western PA
Editorial: Got Natural Gas, Lots
Bear Creek Lake Partially Drained to Clear Invasive Vegetation
$400 Million Clean Water Referendum Passes
PA Voters OK Water System Upgrade Referendum
PA Voters Approve Funds For Water, Sewer Projects
$400 Million Bond Passed For Water, Sewer
Northampton Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Local Funding For Sewer Project
Editorial: All Water Is Somebody's Source Water
PA TreeVitLize Program Puts Down Roots In Lancaster
Volunteers Plant 350 Trees In Aquetong Watershed
Editorial: Tough Scrutiny Needed As PA Moves To Biofuel
$40.6 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Planned In Western PA
Editorial: Got Natural Gas, Lots
Bear Creek Lake Partially Drained to Clear Invasive Vegetation
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day NewsClips
Vote Yes for Clean Water Referendum Today!
Should State Spend $400M On Water, Sewer Issues?
ALCOSAN To Raise Rates 16 Percent
ALCOSAN's Rates Heading Up 16 Percent
Milton Sewer Plant First To Be 100% Energy Efficient
Williamsport's Water Gets National Honor
Bucks Conservation District Plants Trees Along Gallows Run
Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Estimates Increase
Carbon Caps Emerge As Issue
PPL Electric Customers Opting For Phase-In
Wilkes-Barre Twp. Police Station To Use Solar Panels
Judge Fines Companies $55K Each For Quecreek Mine Accident
More Growing Pains Ahead For Monroe, Pike
Should State Spend $400M On Water, Sewer Issues?
ALCOSAN To Raise Rates 16 Percent
ALCOSAN's Rates Heading Up 16 Percent
Milton Sewer Plant First To Be 100% Energy Efficient
Williamsport's Water Gets National Honor
Bucks Conservation District Plants Trees Along Gallows Run
Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Estimates Increase
Carbon Caps Emerge As Issue
PPL Electric Customers Opting For Phase-In
Wilkes-Barre Twp. Police Station To Use Solar Panels
Judge Fines Companies $55K Each For Quecreek Mine Accident
More Growing Pains Ahead For Monroe, Pike
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday NewsClips
Vote for Clean Water Referendum Nov. 4--
A $400 Million Question
PA Voters Face Referendum On Water, Sewer Bond
Sanitary Authority: Yes Vote On Clean Water Question
Money Dries Up For Work On Locks and Dams Across Region
A Trail Grows In Easton
Editorial: Bike, Walk Path Would Aid Health, Environment
Grant Enables Mayfield To Bring Green To Borough
Trees Planted To Aid Flood Protection
Tech Futures Conference Talks About Gas Drilling Impact
Quarry Tour Gives A New View Of Geology
Kids Get Lessons In Energy Savings
Hazleton Studnets Get A Lesson On Saving Energy From PPL
PA Parks Chief Wants Wider Access to Wilds
Autumn Evident In Wildlife Habits
Fishing Opportunities Aplenty In PA
57 More Acres Purchased For Flight 93 Memorial
A $400 Million Question
PA Voters Face Referendum On Water, Sewer Bond
Sanitary Authority: Yes Vote On Clean Water Question
Money Dries Up For Work On Locks and Dams Across Region
A Trail Grows In Easton
Editorial: Bike, Walk Path Would Aid Health, Environment
Grant Enables Mayfield To Bring Green To Borough
Trees Planted To Aid Flood Protection
Tech Futures Conference Talks About Gas Drilling Impact
Quarry Tour Gives A New View Of Geology
Kids Get Lessons In Energy Savings
Hazleton Studnets Get A Lesson On Saving Energy From PPL
PA Parks Chief Wants Wider Access to Wilds
Autumn Evident In Wildlife Habits
Fishing Opportunities Aplenty In PA
57 More Acres Purchased For Flight 93 Memorial
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday NewsClips
Vote YES on clean water Nov. 4--
Editorial: Say Yes To Bond Issue
Undeveloped Strip District Land Focus Of Riverfront Master Plan
Grant Helps Tackle Stormwater Overflow Naturally
11 Teams Compete In Penn Ohio Watershed Challenge
New Plant Will Recycle Old Tires To Oil
Op-Ed: Scenic Wonder Deserve Attention
A New Energy Frontier Explored At Philadelphia Summit
Western PA's Wild Animals Migrate To Urban Environments
Editorial: Say Yes To Bond Issue
Undeveloped Strip District Land Focus Of Riverfront Master Plan
Grant Helps Tackle Stormwater Overflow Naturally
11 Teams Compete In Penn Ohio Watershed Challenge
New Plant Will Recycle Old Tires To Oil
Op-Ed: Scenic Wonder Deserve Attention
A New Energy Frontier Explored At Philadelphia Summit
Western PA's Wild Animals Migrate To Urban Environments
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Saturday NewsClips
Vote for the Clean Water Referendum Nov. 4--
Water Ballot Question Called Vital
Editorial: PA Must Get To Work On Clean Water
Mine Water Will Heat And Cool Church
Marcellus Natural Gas Estimate Swells
Water Ballot Question Called Vital
Editorial: PA Must Get To Work On Clean Water
Mine Water Will Heat And Cool Church
Marcellus Natural Gas Estimate Swells
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