March 23 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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[ Coronavirus ]

Update On Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Information For Pennsylvania

ALL DEP Offices Statewide Are Closed Until March 31

DEP Cancels Hearings On Land Recycling Cleanup Standard Changes, Including PFAS, Lead; Comments Can Be Submitted Online

April DEP Hearings CANCELED On Mariner East II Pipeline Erosion, Water Encroachment Permits In Chester, Delaware Counties

April 2 DEP Hearing On Air Permits For Sunoco Terminal In Delaware County CANCELED

DEP Expands Use Of Online Tools, Conference Calls To Hold Public Meetings, Hearings

PA Municipal Authorities Assn. Provides Coronavirus Guidance To Members To Keep Essential Water, Wastewater Facilities Operating

Penn State Extension: Why Drinking Water Is Considered Safe From Coronavirus Pandemic

Be Careful What You Flush: Avoid Toilet Paper Alternatives With Onlot Septic Systems

PA American Water Warns Against Flushing Sanitizing, Flushable Wipes

DCNR Closes State Park, Forest Facilities Statewide, Open Spaces Will Remain Accessible

DCNR Continues To Accept Recreation & Conservation, Snowmobile/ATV Grant Applications, Same Deadlines

DCNR: COVID-19 Resources For Local Park And Recreation Providers

DCNR: Coronavirus Precautions For Outdoor Recreation

March 18 Resource Newsletter Outlines Coronavirus-Related Actions Taken By DCNR So Far

Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce Cancels Sinnemahone Canoe & Kayak Classic

Penn State Extension Has Canceled All Public Education Programs, Events Statewide Thru May 15

Fish & Boat Commission Sets Single, Statewide Opening Day For Trout Season For April 18, Eliminates Volunteer Role In Stocking

Dept. Of Agriculture Directs Families To Emergency Food Assistance

Dept. Of Agriculture: Guidance To Food Industry For Safe, Reliable Food Supply

Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants/Shops: Stay Safe, Eat Smart, Shop Smart, Support Your Neighbors

Dept. Of Agriculture Guidance For Animal Shelters, Boarding Facilities, Advice For Pet Owners

PA National Guard Troops Assist 38 Residents Returning From Quarantine In Georgia

PUC Suspends Door-To-Door, In-Person Marketing By Energy Suppliers During Coronavirus Emergency

PUC Issues Emergency Order Changing Administrative Deadlines, Filing And Service Requirements

PUC To Conduct March 26 Meeting Telephonically

Delaware RiverKeeper Urges Public Agencies To Extend Public Comment Periods, Delay Decisions On Key Projects

Cong. Cartwright Asks Congressional Leaders To Reject Coal Industry Call To Suspend Federal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fee, Black Lung Tax

[ At-Home Environmental Ed ]

PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Opens Online Teaching Environmental Ed At Home Resource Page

PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Parks, Forests Important To Physical, Emotional Health; At-Home Environmental Ed Ideas

Game Commission State Ornithologist To Answer Questions March 23 On PA Farm Country Bald Eagle Cam Webpage

Western PA Conservancy/Natural Areas Assn. Host Webinar On Landscapes & Biodiversity Of Penn's Woods March 24

[ Other Headlines ]

DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Air Quality Advisory Committee Hold Online Meeting April 2 On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Proposal

[ News From The Capitol ]

PA Capitol Report: Senate, House Adopt Rules To Allow Remote Voting, Meetings; Senate Promises Transparency

Bills On Governor's Desk

Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule [Updated]

HB 1100 Subsidy Bill For Using Natural Gas In Manufacturing Goes To Governor

[ The Feds ]

NRCS-PA Accepting Regional Conservation Partnership Proposals

[ Water ]

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: When It Comes To Protecting Streams, What's In A Name Matters

Bay Journal: Decline Of Ruffed Grouse Linked To Loss Of Young Forest Habitat

Bay Journal: Smart Ponds Creating A Splash In Field Of Green Stormwater Control

Don’t Let The Changing Season Spring Your Riparian Buffer Out Of The Ground; Growing Great Buffers Video Series

Master Watershed Stewards Participate In Delaware Watershed Stream Monitoring

Penn State Extension: Cover Crops, Double Crops And Cost Considerations

Celebrate Water At Home! Fix A Leak, Plant A Tree!

Penn State Extension: Rain Barrels For Water Conservation, Reducing Stormwater

Latest Watershed Winds Newsletter Now Available From Penn State Extension

2020 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Call For Presentation Proposals

Stream Restoration, Inc. Makes Mining & Reclamation Presentation At St. Luke Lutheran School, Butler County

March Catalyst Newsletter Now Available From Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition

DEP Posts Final General Permit For Beneficial Use Of Post-Consumer Oyster Shells In Delaware Estuary

Final Changes To Low Flow Management Practices Adopted By Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Adopts Final Consumptive Use Rule, Mitigation Policy

Summary Of Actions From March 13 Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meeting

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Issues 2019 Annual Report

[ Energy - Sustainability ]

SEEDS Hosts Resilient Regional Economies Program With Sustainable Business Entrepreneur Judy Wicks September 15 In Wayne County

[ Wildlife ]

Game Commission: Hunters Posted Highest Overall Deer Harvest In 15 Years - 389,431 Deer

Governor's Hunting, Fishing, Conservation Council Seeking Member

[ Opportunities ]

Intern Wanted: PA Forestry Association Conservation Heritage Intern

[ Helpful Resources ]

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Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events

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Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits

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PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference June 24-25 In State College

Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Assn./PA Trout Unlimited

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