PA Environment Digest Blog: Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 3.22.20

An Erie Times editorial had it right this morning-- Watch For The Helpers-- borrowing a phrase from Pennsylvania's own Fred Rogers.

To which I add-- be wary of those who are negative, do nothing but criticize, offer no plan or seek advantage and personal gain during a crisis. Those people are not the helpers.

Click Here for ideas for supporting helpers from The Fred Rogers Center.

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

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

Coronavirus

Dept. Of Health Reports 108 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Statewide Total Now 479 [PaCN]

State Police To Enforce Closure Of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses; Issues Guidance To Local Officials; Encourages Compliance [PaCN]

Governor, First Lady: Information To Prevent Food Insecurity [PaCN]

Coronavirus Shutdown Lures Many To The Outdoors, Including Appalachian Trail

Dept. Of Health Reports 2nd Death From COVID-19; 371 Cases Statewide In 28 Counties [PaCN]

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

Air Pollution May Put Marginalized Communities In Danger Of Coronavirus

PA American Water Warns Against Flushing Sanitizing, Flushable Wipes [PaEN]

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

Click Here For This Week’s PA Coronavirus NewsClips

New Cancellations/Closures:

There Are Too Many Cancellations To List Here - Check PaEN Calendar of Events, DEP Calendar of Events and the DCNR Calendar of Events for the latest information. When in doubt, Please Call Ahead To Make Sure The Event You Are Going To Is Still Being Held.

At-Home Environmental Ed
March 24 - Charles Bier, Senior Director of Conservation Science at the Western PA Conservancy, will present an overview of Pennsylvania's Landscapes and Biodiversity during a webinar on March 24 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Click Here to register.

Mary Ann Thomas: First Eaglet Of The Season Hatched At Hays Nest - Are You Watching?

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

Penn State Extension: Cover Crops, Double Crops And Cost Considerations [PaEN]

Master Watershed Stewards Participate In Delaware Watershed Stream Monitoring [PaEN]

Celebrate Water At Home! Fix A Leak, Plant A Tree! [PaEN]

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

Latest Watershed Winds Newsletter Now Available From Penn State Extension [PaEN]

Greenhouse Shows Lancaster’s Horticultural History From Roses, Violets To Perennials

Editorial: Fossil Fuel Divestment Proposal A Distraction