December 7 PA Environment Digest Now Available

The December 7 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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[ 2020 In Review ]

90% Of PA Voters Want Senate, House To Provide More Funding For Critical Environmental, Conservation Programs; That Didn’t Happen In 2020

Environment & Energy Bills Signed Into Law, Vetoed In 2020

This NICE List Of Good Environment & Energy Bills We Hope Will Be Back Next Year

This NAUGHTY List Of Bad Environment & Energy Bills Will Be Back Again Next Year

[ Headlines ]

Gov. Wolf Announces Plan To Address Flooding Caused By Climate Change

EQB Hearings Start Dec. 8 On Proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Program For Power Plants Consistent With RGGI

Dickinson College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College Multi-Campus Solar Project Wins Global Sustainability Award

Penn State University Endorses Climate Change Letter To World Leaders

Your Municipality’s Role In Climate Planning To Be Highlighted In Dec. 8 Cumberland Valley Community Online Forum

Senate Takes No Action To Fill Vacancy On Public Utility Commission

Comments Invited On Draft Southwestern PA Water Network Vision/Purpose/Goals

Local Groups Unveil Community-Driven Common Agenda To Protect PA Lake Erie Watershed

EQB Invites Comments On Proposed Changes To The Basic Chapter 105 Waterways Permit Regulations

DEP Extends Deadline To Submit CAFO Farm Annual Reports, Permit Fee To Feb. 15

DEP Starts Draft Conventional Oil & Gas Regulations Thru Development Process; Draft Regs Available

DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board To Hear Update On Permit Fees v. Expenses; Oil & Gas Health Studies; Natural Gas Storage Fields; Reg. Update Dec. 16

DEP Advisory Committee To Discuss Final PFOS/PFOA/PFAS Soil, Water Cleanup Standards Dec. 16

Bay Journal: How EPA, State Environmental Regulators Loosened Pollution Reins During Early Days Of COVID Pandemic

Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA: 'Get Real' When Considering A Christmas Tree

DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 341 More Permits, 1,052 More Inspections Since Last Week

DCNR Cancels ALL Organized In-Person Events, Programs In State Parks, Forests Starting Dec. 6 To Respond To Rising COVID Cases

Dept. Of Agriculture Farm Preservation Staff Recognized For Preserving 138 Farms While Teleworking

Keep PA Beautiful Invites Groups To Adopt Local Roads, Parks, Waterways, Trails, Neighborhoods To Reduce Litter Cleanup Costs

[ News From The Capitol ]

PA Capitol & COVID Weekly Report: Republicans Focus On Nov. Election, Democrats Want COVID Aid To Workers, Small Businesses

Bills On Governor's Desk

Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule

Joint Conservation Committee: Spotlight On Organizations Fighting Illegal Dumping & Littering

[ The Feds ]

State Environmental Agency Assn. Led By DEP Secretary McDonnell Meets With Biden EPA Transition Team

NRCS-PA Hosts Virtual Open Houses On EQIP Financial Assistance For Urban Agriculture On Dec. 7 For Philadelphia, Dec. 9 For Pittsburgh

Friends Of Allegheny Wilderness: Trail Groups Oppose Mountain Biking In Federal Wilderness Areas

[ Water ]

Western PA Conservancy Magazine Highlights Watershed Restoration Work

PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Dec. 10 Webinar On DEP Integrated Water Quality Report, Mapping Application

Pike County Conservation District Newsletter Highlights Rain Gardens, Groundwater Month, Road Maintenance

Registration Open For Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit

Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Distantly Water Educators Virtual Summit Now Available On Demand

[ Air ]

DEP Our Common Wealth Blog: Air Quality - Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) - 101

[ Environmental Policy ]

PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In November Now Available

[ Land Conservation - Forests - Recreation ]

WeConservePA: New Report On Conservation Easements In Court, A Review Of Litigation In PA

Historic Highlands Mansion, 44-Acre Grounds Now Preserved In Montgomery County

Foundation For Sustainable Forests Highlights Forest Management Activities, Upcoming Events

Reminder: Nominations For PA Parks & Forests Foundation 2021 Annual Awards To Recognize COVID Champions Due Dec. 31

Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation, Named Chair Of New National Group To Support The Nation's State Parks

Dec. 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

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Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events

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Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits

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