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Legere: PA Environmental Secretary’s Nomination Advances

Cusick: Senate Panel Approves Wolf’s Pick For Environmental Secretary

Sunday NewsClips

Pipeline Blast Leaves Mark On Westmoreland Community

Cars Snake Around Galleria In Pittsburgh For 1st Of 5 PRC Electronics Recycling Events

Welch Says 7,000 Pittsburgh Water Authority Customers Could Lose Service

Despite Protests, Lancaster Twp Rezones Farmland To Commercial

Cases Of Lyme Disease Continue To Increase Throughout PA

Classroom Ducklings Help Chartiers Students Learn About Biology, More

LockFest On Allegheny River Helps Lower Barriers For Boaters

Sunday - The Feds

AG Shapiro Standing Up For State Laws In Trump Administration

Air

Activists: Wolf’s Methane Regulation Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Report: Methane Emissions Up 20% At PA Natural Gas Sites

Awards & Recognition

Honoring Those Who Make Life Better In The Upper Delaware Valley

Schuylkill Haven Students Receive Award For Cleaning Schuylkill River Valley

Frick Environmental Center To Receive Green Building Alliance Award

Westmoreland Authority Water Deemed Best Tasting In The State

Hellbender Proposed As Official State Amphibian

Beautification

Philly Parking Authority Billboard Plans Contested By Neighborhoods

Biodiversity/Invasive Species

War Against The Gypsy Moth Begins This Week

Master Gardener Plant Sales Begin To Benefit Local Nonprofits In Erie

Budget

Growing Greener Coalition Rallies For Increased Funding

Video Summary Of Growing Greener Funding Rally

Sen. Yudichak Proposes Natural Gas Severance Tax To Fund Conservation

Esack: State Puts Out List Of Tax Delinquents Owing $1.2 Billion

Biggest Tax Delinquents In Pennsylvania

Biggest Business Tax Delinquents In Pennsylvania

Corps Of Engineers Pittsburgh And Its Battle On Water Infrastructure

Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay Post 2nd-Straight C In Annual Report Card, Among Highest In 3 Decades

AP: Chesapeake Bay Health Improves, But Long Way To Go

Crable: 3 Stream Improvement Projects Launch In Lancaster County

Bay Journal: Stroll Along Mill Creek Falls In Lancaster County

EPA Letter To Chesapeake Bay States Spells Out Cleanup Expectations

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Citizen Action

Penn State Extension Seeks Watershed Stewards In Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming

Mt. Lebanon Environmental Head Resigns In Protest

Climate

Activists: Wolf’s Methane Regulation Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Report: Methane Emissions Up 20% At PA Natural Gas Sites

Federal Methane Rule Repeal Falls 1 Vote Short In U.S. Senate

Crable: Study: Cover Crops On Farms Combat Global Warming

Penn State Study: Cover Crops Can Mitigate Climate Change

Why Tornadoes Will Only Get Worse, Regardless Of Climate Change

U.S. Still In Climate Talks With No Decision On Paris Pullout

Tillerson Says U.S. Won’t Be Rushed On Climate Change Policies

Editorial: Another Climate Change Canard: Warmed-Over PR

Coal Mining

Report: Surging Gas-Fired Power Plants In PJM Will Force More Coal Plant Closures

EIA: Natural Gas Has Displace Coal In NE Generation Mix Over Last 10 Years

Op-Ed: Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon.  They’re Naive

Editorial: Coal Isn’t Coming Back

Compliance Actions

Legere: DEP, 100 Supporters, Urge High Court To Reverse Limits On Pollution Fines

Dams

Marianna Council To Move Ahead With Marianna Dam Removal

Delaware River

Firm Stance On Delaware Flexible Flow Management Plan Could Have Big Impacts On River

Honoring Those Who Make Life Better In The Upper Delaware Valley

Delaware RiverKeeper May 12 RiverWatch Video Report

Drinking Water

Pittsburgh Begins Distributing Water Pitchers To Filter Lead

Pittsburgh Mayor Cites CNN Report To Back Incorrect Lead Contamination Claim

As Worries Over Lead Intensify, Allegheny County Launches Task Force

Editorial: Allegheny County Right To Test Kids For Lead Poisoning

Westmoreland Authority Water Deemed Best Tasting In The State

1 In 7 SW Pennsylvanians Served By Water Systems With EPA Violations

Boil Water Advisory Issued To Lancaster County Community

Economic Development

Study: Conventional Oil, Gas Production Has Huge Economic Impact

Fly Fishing Creates Steady Business For Evening Hatch Shop

Education

Schuylkill Haven Students Receive Award For Cleaning Schuylkill River Valley

Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Group Reunites People With Nature

Saturday’s RiverFest In Scranton Postponed Due To High Water

Audubon Has Patch Opportunities For Scouts, Others

Derry Schools Aims To Inspire Next Generation In Agriculture

Emergency Response

McKelvey: President Trump Denies Federal Aid For March Snowstorm

Officials Hope To Change FEMA Call On Blizzard Funding

Energy

Cusick: Critics Wary Of State Support for Nuclear Power Industry

PJM: Plenty Of Power On Hand To Meet Summer Demand

As Summer Approaches, Electric Grid Powers Up To Meet Demand

As Summer Approaches, PJM Says Region Is Ready

Report: Surging Gas-Fired Power Plants In PJM Will Force More Coal Plant Closures

EIA: Natural Gas Has Displace Coal In NE Generation Mix Over Last 10 Years

Philadelphians Share Priorities For More Affordable, Efficient, Clean Urban Energy Future

Op-Ed: Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon.  They’re Naive

U.S. EIA: Nuclear Capacity Expected To Decline As Existing Generators Retire

Editorial: Coal Isn’t Coming Back

Not A Lot Of Love For PGW’s Rate Increase

Power Plant Proposal One Of Top Issues In Archbald Primary

Jessup Candidates Look To Shape Town’s Future, Decisions On Power Plant

Op-Ed: Borough Electric Systems Have Better Rates, More Reliable

Trump To Nominate 2 Energy Regulators To FERC, Including PUC’s Powelson

Trump Names Picks For FERC Crippled Without Quorum

Trump Picks 2 For Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Energy Conservation

Philadelphians Share Priorities For More Affordable, Efficient, Clean Urban Energy Future

PA Green Lights Almost 100 Municipalities To Upgrade Traffic Signals

Erie, Summit, Meadville Awarded Green Light Grants

Op-Ed: Society Hill Ready To Support Smart Green Initiatives

Environmental Justice

Crable: DEP To Hold Environmental Justice Listening Session In Lancaster May 15

Farming

Derry Schools Aims To Inspire Next Generation In Agriculture

Crable: Study: Cover Crops On Farms Combat Global Warming

Penn State Study: Cover Crops Can Mitigate Climate Change

Op-Ed: House GOP Budget Cuts Cold Devastate State’s Ability To Grow Agriculture

Flooding

After Another Failure, Pittsburgh Floodgate System Set For More Work

Editorial: Levees Are Our Collective Responsibility

Firm Stance On Delaware Flexible Flow Management Plan Could Have Big Impacts On River

Forests

Forest Stewards Guild: Loving The Land Through Working Forests

War Against The Gypsy Moth Begins This Week

Warm Winter Might Lead To More Ticks, Life-Threatening Virus

Luzerne Group Combats Lyme Disease Threat With Awareness

AP: Cases Of Lyme Disease Continue To Increase Throughout PA

Crowd Rallies In Support Of Bill On Lyme Disease Treatment

Crable: Exploding Tick Population Could Mean Record Lyme Disease Cases In Lancaster

Green Buildings

Frick Environmental Center To Receive Green Building Alliance Award

Green Infrastructure

I-95 Overhaul In Philly Includes Green Infrastructure To Reduce River Pollution

Love York Park: Celebrate The Green Spaces Protecting Your Water

Op-Ed: Society Hill Ready To Support Smart Green Initiatives

Op-Ed: Janice Crompton- An Advocate For Green Infrastructure

Hazardous Sites Cleanup

EPA Agrees To Study When Lead Levels Are Safe For Children In Berks County

Digging For Lead Again In Laureldale, Muhlenberg Twp

Trump Environmental Chief To Prioritize Toxic Sites’ Cleanup

Information Management

Carr: Group To Host May 13 Workshop On DEP Databases In Penn Twp

Land Conservation

Chester County Asked To OK $11M In Open Space Preservation Grants

Protections For 27 National Monuments May Be Curtailed, Cut

Littering/Illegal Dumping

Op-Ed: Let Cities And Towns Tax Plastic Bags

Editorial: Thanks To Wilkes-Barre Cleanup Volunteers

Mine Reclamation

Register Now For PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference

Oil & Gas

Legere: DEP, 100 Supporters, Urge High Court To Reverse Limits On Pollution Fines

Report: Surging Gas-Fired Power Plants In PJM Will Force More Coal Plant Closures

EIA: Natural Gas Has Displace Coal In NE Generation Mix Over Last 10 Years

Activists: Wolf’s Methane Regulation Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Report: Methane Emissions Up 20% At PA Natural Gas Sites

Federal Methane Rule Repeal Falls 1 Vote Short In U.S. Senate

New Allegheny County Map Illustrates Hazards Of Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells

Power Plant Proposal One Of Top Issues In Archbald Primary

Murrysville’s New Gas Drilling Ordinance Labeled Compromise

Jessup Candidates Look To Shape Town’s Future, Decisions On Power Plant

Study: Conventional Oil, Gas Production Has Huge Economic Impact

Op-Ed: State Regulations Stifle Energy Market Growth

Consol Energy Sees Potential In Utica Shale Gas Others Don’t

Max Environmental Retools After Oil And Gas Rush

Pittsburgh Gasoline Prices Down From Plunge In Oil Prices

Pipelines

Legere: Battle To Reverse Laurel Pipeline Could Impact Gasoline Prices In Pittsburgh

Will Reversing Laurel Pipeline Lower Fuel Costs In PA?

Will Gasoline Cost More If Laurel Pipeline Flow Reversed?

Delco Residents Sue Sunoco To Stop Pipeline Alleging Violation Of Twp Ordinance

Sides Cite Economic Benefits, Ecological Risk Of Sunoco Mariner East 2 Pipeline

North Dakota Officials Warn Lancaster Ahead of Pipeline Protest

Cusick: Sen. Martin Wants Pipeline Protesters To Pay For Police, Cleanup Costs

Editorial: Sen. Martin Should Have Reached Out To Pipeline Protesters

Pipeline Projects Continue Path To Completion Across Shale Gas Region

Scranton Rail Trail Closed While Workers Install Pipeline To Power Plant

U.S. Blocks Rover Pipeline After 18 Leaks, 2 Million Gallon Spill

Dakota Access Pipeline Leaked 84 Gallons Of Oil In April

Williams Turns To Trump For Help In Stalled Constitution Pipeline

Op-Ed: Pipelines Are Step One In Restoring Our Sagging Infrastructure

Op-Ed: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Create Jobs, Lower Carbon Emissions

Trump To Nominate 2 Energy Regulators To FERC, Including PUC’s Powelson

Trump Names Picks For FERC Crippled Without Quorum

Trump Picks 2 For Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Trump Nominates PUC Commissioner Powelson To FERC

Trump Names Chesco Man To Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

AP: Trump Taps PUC Member To Serve On FERC That Will Determine PennEast Pipeline’s Fate

Radiation Protection

Cusick: Critics Wary Of State Support for Nuclear Power Industry

U.S. EIA: Nuclear Capacity Expected To Decline As Existing Generators Retire

Op-Ed: Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon.  They’re Naive

Radon

AP: High Levels Of Radon Found In Pennsylvania Water Wells

High Levels Of Radon Found In Pennsylvania Water Wells

Recreation

10 Beautiful PA State Parks You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer

Scranton Rail Trail Closed While Workers Install Pipeline To Power Plant

Love York Park: Celebrate The Green Spaces Protecting Your Water

Op-Ed: Getting Balance On Bike Lanes In Pittsburgh

Op-Ed: Philadelphia’s Lasting Pedal Power

Group Aims To Take Bite Out Of Lyme Disease Thru Education

AP: Cases Of Lyme Disease Continue To Increase Throughout PA

Luzerne Group Combats Lyme Disease Threat With Awareness

War Against The Gypsy Moth Begins This Week

Warm Winter Might Lead To More Ticks, Life-Threatening Virus

Outside Help Steps Up To Staff Summer Parks Program In Wilkes-Barre

Activist Seeks A Safer Kirby Park In Wilkes-Barre

Dorrance Twp Uses Gaming Grant For Recreation Facility Upgrades

Kayak, Canoe Ramp Proposal Moves Forward In New Stanton

Chester Creek Trail A Tribute To Aston Man’s 20-Year Effort

Recycling/Waste

Wolf Promotes Medication Disposal Bins For Unused Drugs

Column: Smart Trash Can Proposal An Economical Choice For All

Op-Ed: Let Cities And Towns Tax Plastic Bags

Regulations

Bill Requiring General Assembly Approval Of Regulations Prompts Separation Of Powers Disagreement

Renewable Energy

Philadelphians Share Priorities For More Affordable, Efficient, Clean Urban Energy Future

When Will Hearing On Bethlehem’s Wind Project Resume?

Schuylkill River

Schuylkill Haven Students Receive Award For Cleaning Schuylkill River Valley

Sustainability

PEC: Shades Of Green: Telling The Story Of Pittsburgh’s Transformation

Frick Environmental Center To Receive Green Building Alliance Award

Wastewater Facilities

Scranton Authority Has 30 Day Extension To Produce Sale Documents

Scranton Sewer Authority Member To Ask For Audit Of Sale

Editorial: Scranton Authority Stalls On Deal Secrecy

Watershed Protection

Growing Greener Coalition Rallies For Increased Funding

Video Summary Of Growing Greener Funding Rally

EPA Letter To Chesapeake Bay States Spells Out Cleanup Expectations

AP: Chesapeake Bay Health Improves, But Long Way To Go

Crable: 3 Stream Improvement Projects Launch In Lancaster County

Bay Journal: Stroll Along Mill Creek Falls In Lancaster County

Love York Park: Celebrate The Green Spaces Protecting Your Water

Streamside Forest Buffers Are Important For Water & Wildlife

Trout Unlimited Restores Native Brook Trout To Aquetong Creek

Schuylkill Haven Students Receive Award For Cleaning Schuylkill River Valley

Firm Stance On Delaware Flexible Flow Management Plan Could Have Big Impacts On River

I-95 Overhaul In Philly Includes Green Infrastructure To Reduce River Pollution

Op-Ed: Janice Crompton- An Advocate For Green Infrastructure

Penn State Extension Seeks Watershed Stewards In Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming

Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Group Reunites People With Nature

Saturday’s RiverFest In Scranton Postponed Due To High Water

Marianna Council To Move Ahead With Marianna Dam Removal

Delaware RiverKeeper May 12 RiverWatch Video Report

EPA Seeks Governors’ Input In Rewriting Waters Of U.S. Rule

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Water Resources

Corps Of Engineers Pittsburgh And Its Battle On Water Infrastructure

Allegheny River Lock And Dam Tour & Boating Safety Event Saturday In Natrona

West Nile/Zika Virus

Mosquitoes Make Their Way To Lackawanna County

Wildlife

McKelvey: Watch As Young Peregrine Falcon Is Banded In Harrisburg

Birders Turn Out For Festival In Erie, Despite Rain

Schneck: American Birding Expo Moving To PA This Year

Freeloading Mother Birds Force Others To Raise Their Hatchlings

Audubon Has Patch Opportunities For Scouts, Others

Fly Fishing Creates Steady Business For Evening Hatch Shop

Trout Unlimited Restores Native Brook Trout To Aquetong Creek

Hellbender Proposed As Official State Amphibian

Slippery Hellbender Could Represent Pennsylvania

Schneck: Snake Myths You Might Already Believe

Schneck: Cicada Emergence In PA This Summer: Deafening Or Nothing?

Dupont Borough President Nominated For Game Commission Board

Other

Op-Ed: Eco-Protesters Are Environmental Hypocrites

Federal Policy

Deadline Passes On Law Trump Used To Reverse Environmental Regulations

Is EPA Moving Too Fast On Deregulation To Listen To Public?

EPA Seeks Governors’ Input In Rewriting Waters Of U.S. Rule

Trump To Nominate 2 Energy Regulators To FERC, Including PUC’s Powelson

Trump Names Picks For FERC Crippled Without Quorum

Trump Picks 2 For Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Trump Nominates PUC Commissioner Powelson To FERC

Trump Names Chesco Man To Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

AP: Trump Taps PUC Member To Serve On FERC That Will Determine PennEast Pipeline’s Fate

Dakota Access Pipeline Leaked 84 Gallons Of Oil In April

Williams Turns To Trump For Help In Stalled Constitution Pipeline

Op-Ed: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Create Jobs, Lower Carbon Emissions

EPA Fires Members Of Science Advisory Board

U.S. Still In Climate Talks With No Decision On Paris Pullout

Tillerson Says U.S. Won’t Be Rushed On Climate Change Policies

Op-Ed: House GOP Budget Cuts Cold Devastate State’s Ability To Grow Agriculture

Trump Environmental Chief To Prioritize Toxic Sites’ Cleanup

Protections For 27 National Monuments May Be Curtailed, Cut

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5/15/2017