On November 7, the Environmental Quality Board published a formal notice in the PA Bulletin inviting public comments on a proposed regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that is consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covering mid-atlantic and northeast states. (formal notice)

By Chad Forcey, PA Conservative Energy Forum

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold a virtual college town hall on November 9 on Pennsylvania and Climate Change - What Does the Future Hold? from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

On November 2, the Wildlife Leadership Academy announced the award of Ralph Abele Excellence In Outreach Award to six teen conservation leaders which includes a $500 college scholarship.

By Karl Blankenship, Chesapeake Bay Journal

From March 16 to November 3 Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

On November 3, the PA Environmental Defense Foundation formally appealed the October 22 decision by Commonwealth Court approving the diversion of $110  million from DCNR's Oil and Gas Fund in FY 2017-18 and 2019 to pay the operating expenses of the agency instead of using it for conservation purposes and projects in clear violation of a 2017 PA Supreme Court decision.

[ Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else ] The 2020 election gave Republicans a new two-year lease on leading the House and Senate guaranteeing continued conflict on key issues with Democratic Governor Tom Wolf.

Here are the Senate and House Calendars for the next voting session day and Committees scheduling action on bills of interest as well as a list of new environmental bills introduced--

By Timothy B. Wheeler, Chesapeake Bay Journal

On November 2, the Fish and Boat Commission announced it was accepting applications for grants under the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed Restoration Program.  The deadline to apply is January 23.

The November 2 newsletter from the PA Association of Conservation Districts highlights just some of the innovative activities county conservation districts host to help landowners and conserve and improve our environment--

The Fall newsletter of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission is now available featuring articles on--

On November 5, Aqua Pennsylvania announced it has received approval for a PennVEST loan that will be used to construct a treatment facility at its North Hills well in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County that will remove Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), which are a part of the PFAS family of chemicals. Aqua removed this well from service in July 2018.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 7 PA Bulletin of the right to appeal DEP’s issuance of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification and related erosion and sedimentation permits for the Leidy South Natural Gas Pipeline Project (page 6319)

On November 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has reached a Consent Order and Agreement with Grand Central Sanitary Landfill in Northampton County for violations related to odor and nuisance minimization controls at its facility in Plainfield Township.

The PA Resources Council will hold its final Household Chemical Collection Event November 21 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, 132 Pechin Road in Dunbar, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Participants must register in advance.

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for grants under two Driving PA Forward Initiative programs-- Electric Cargo Handling and Marine and Rail Freight Movers.  Applications are due March 5 and March 19, respectively.

The Appalachian Chapter of the Audubon Society is now accepting applications for the 2021 Hog Island Teen Camp Scholarships for students 14 to 17.  The deadline to apply is January 22.

Pennsylvania Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program - a unique experience for graduate students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.

The October In Case You Missed It newsletter is now available from the PA Environmental Council featuring articles on--

The Brodhead Watershed Association Get Outdoors Poconos invites you to hike Stony Run, part of the Delaware State Forest in Monroe County.

The November 6 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on--

On November 6, the Fish and Boat Commission announced it is now accepting applications for the State Wildlife Grants Program, the core program for preventing species from becoming endangered.  Applications must be received by November 20.

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