Friday NewsClips

DiBerardinis Named To Oversee Parks, Recreation
Editorial: A New Day For Parks In Philadelphia
Pottstown Recycling Numbers Up, Landfill Costs Down
Editorial: A Welcome Green Addition At Penn
Chesapeake Gas Drilling Meeting Draws Sizable Crowd
Can Rural Drinking Water Be Protected From Gas Drilling?
Yellow Breeches Dam Removal Remains Priority
Die-Off Of Bats Near Carbondale Worsening
Paying For Trash Removal No Big Hit In Philadelphia
Bill Would Advance Delaware Waterfront Plan
Moore Township Environmental Advisory Committee Needs Volunteers
Cumberland County Reports $43,000 Savings As Part Of Energy Consortium

Thursday NewsClips

DCNR's Michael DiBerardinis Leaves For Philadelphia Parks Job
PA State Parks Chief Leaving for Philly Job
Water Results Surprise RiverWatchers In Woodland Hills
State Grant To Help Clean Up Brush Creek
Gas Drilling Slows Amid Price Drop, Less Demand
State Parks May Slip Back To Nature, None To Close
Peduto Wants Landmarks To Be Dark For Earth Hour
Bethlehem, Nazareth Schools Build In Ecology Secrets For Study
Editorial: Carbon Cop-Out
Water Release Planned Into Tohickon Creek
New Philly Trash Fee Pay By Bag

DCNR's DiBerardinis Leaving April 3

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Michael DiBerardinis will be leaving his post on April 3 to become the new Philadelphia City Parks Commissioner. (click here for article, click here for Governor's announcement)

Coldwater Heritage Partnership Announces $35,000 In Grant Awards

The Coldwater Heritage Partnership recently announced that over $35,000 in grants have been awarded to local organizations to protect and conserve Pennsylvania’s coldwater stream habitats.
The Coldwater Heritage Partnership is a cooperative initiative amongst Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited,the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Fish and Boat Commission and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds .
"These grants targeted to Pennsylvania's precious coldwater streams help guide the protection of these unique resources, and also engage the community in their protection and enjoyment," DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis said. (click here for a list of grants awarded.)

Wednesday NewsClips

4 Luzerne County Mine Sites Reclaimed
Clearfield County Firm To Reclaim Abandoned Mine
PA Lake Plans Kayakers Water Release March 21-22
Op-Ed: Building A Greener Workforce, Sen. Kitchen
Bird Life Can Reflect Quality Of Human Life
Editorial: Where Are Our State Reps On Natural Gas?
Regulators About To Get Busier On Gas Well Drilling
Marcellus Shale Training
NE Regional Awards To Be Bestowed In Conjunction With Symposium
Editorial: Stimulus Projects Spark Enthusiasm
Charges Reduced In Schuylkill County Coal Mine Death Case

Tuesday NewsClips

State Gives Homeowners Help To Cut Energy Use
State Promotes Home Energy Improvement Loans
Hazleton To Use Stimulus For Home Energy Efficiency Projects
Permitting Agencies Not Flooded With Gas Well Requests
Luzerne Seeks Bids For Gas Drilling
Editorial: Concern For Natural Gas Mining?
Gas Company Once Again Seeks Drilling Permit
Marcellus Water Resources Agency May See Cut From Budget
Rotary Gets Update On Nutrient Credits
Ridley Pushes Recycling Effort
Leaders Weigh Sale Of City Incinerator
Potomac Watershed Cleanup Day - April 4
Lycoming Audubon Program Explores Breeding Bird Abundance
Waverly Brine Water Recycling Proposal
Incentives Create Golden Moment For Buying Green
Clarion County Sewage Assn. Faces Uncertainty As State Funding Dries Up

Monday NewsClips

Protecting Allegheny Mussels Creates Stew
Funding Secured For Upper Delaware Flood Studies, Warning System
New DEP Oil-Gas Office Opens
Clearfield Takes Action To Help Water, Sewer Projects
Truck Traffic From Gas Drilling Sparks Concern
Editorial: Quarry Project Deserves Grant, But Technology Still Unproven
Harrisburg Council Wants Your Garbage
Volunteers Find Screech Owls Using TMI Wood Duck Boxes
Makeover To Begin On Delaware Waterfront
Glass-Bottomed Overlook Planned At Kinzua Bridge
Bill Would Allow Transfer Of Anterless Licenses

$17 Million KeystoneHELP Energy Program Announced

Pennsylvania is stepping up its efforts to help more families cut their energy bills, said Governor Edward G. Rendell today as he announced an expanded effort to make energy conservation and efficiency measures more affordable for households.
The Governor said the new, $17 million Keystone HELP Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program will make it easier for families to insulate their homes, seal off drafts, or install things like high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, geothermal heat pumps, and ENERGY STAR-qualified windows and doors.
Environmental Protection acting Secretary John Hanger and Treasurer Robert McCord unveiled the new Keystone HELP Residential Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program today at the home of David and Jennifer Schlegel in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. (click here for more details)

Sunday NewsClips

Editorial: Get Involved In Environmental Cleanup
Projects Aim To Improve Susquehanna Basin By 2010
Pollution Pinches Chesapeake Crabs
Prime Habitats Protected Under New Land Deals
Fewer Trout To Be Stocked In PA Waters
Quarry Project In Slate Belt Would Break New Ground
Regulators Moving Closer To Oil, Natural Gas Action
Philadelphia Mayor Proceeds With Waterfront Plan
Exploring Abandoned Industrial Hulks
Emerald Ash Borer Found In Central PA
Hunting Tradition Strong In Western PA
Analysis: Obama's Greenhosue Gas Gamble
$1 Million Grant To Help Build Green Jobs School In Philadelphia