Harrisburg is Growing Greener!

Take a minute to look through the unusually large number of NewClips in this week's Digest to see how volunteers of all ages turned out for the Great PA Cleanup!, Earth Day activities and Envirothon events all across Pennsylvania.

People were out to make a difference, not just make a statement, about making the environment better. They were making a positive difference with their own two hands in their own watersheds and communities.

Also check out the new section dedicated to the Growing Greener Bond Issue question on the May 17 election ballot.

And the new online Voters' Guide to May 17 Growing Greener Bond Issue posted by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

Oh yes, and the Senate and House are back in session this week with some interesting bills coming up on the agenda.

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

Session Schedule

The House and Senate return to voting session May 2 through May 11 and then break for the May 17 election.

Budget Clock Ticking

- 19 voting days are scheduled through the June 30 budget deadline in the House

- 20 voting days in the Senate

Contents On the Hill

- On the Agenda in the Senate, House

- Environmental Synopsis, Next Environmental Issues Forum May 9

Growing Greener May 17 Bond Question

- Special Section: Growing Greener Bond Question on May 17 Ballot

- On May 17 Voters Will Decide On Environmental Funding, By Rep. Art Hershey (R-Chester)

- The Rivers Can't Vote, But You Can!, By Chesapeake Bay Foundation

- Birds and Wildlife Can't Vote, But You Can By Timothy D. Schaeffer, Ph.D,. Executive Director, Audubon Pennsylvania

- Answers to Your Questions on Growing Greener Bond, Spread the Word Toolkit

- NewsClips

Other News

- Finalists Announced for Western PA Environmental Awards

- Cove Area Digester Project Receives State Planning Funds

- Healthy Lawn Care, Landscaping Education Campaign Launched

- Erie-Allegheny Earth Force Holds Annual Youth Summit

- 2005 Pennsylvania Envirothon Coming up May 23-24

- Reminder: Water Works, Riverfront Communities Conferences Coming Up

- Extension Sponsors Pond Management Workshop May 21

- 10 Final TMDLs Published for Watersheds in 10 Counties

- $5 Million in Grants Available to Fund Idling Reduction Projects

- DCNR Opens Conservation Partnership Grant Application Period

- EPA Adds 2, Proposes 1 New Site to Federal Superfund List in PA

- Green Technology: Microbial Fuel Cell Research at Penn State

- Pittsburgh Falcon Eggs Hatch, HBG Falcon Banding Event Set for May 26

- Holtwood Environmental Preserve to Host "®Return of the Bald Eagle"

- 10 Year Anniversaries for Land Recycling, DEP Website

- Discover Appalachia Interactive Map by National Geographic Highlights PA

Taking Positive Action

- Funding Directed to Small Business Energy Efficiency, P2 Equipment Grants

- Energy Efficiency, P2 Assessment Grants Available Only Thru June 30

Opinion

- Community Water Systems and the EPA: Providing Safe, Clean Drinking Water, by Jon Capacasa, Region 3, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Feature

- Habitat Solutions, Inc. Restoring Native Plants, Wetlands & Streams

4/29/2005