PA Environment Digest Articles
Environmental Justice
*  [11/25/2024] EPA Accepting Comments On New Draft Framework To Advance Consideration of Cumulative Impacts On Communities
*  [11/18/2024] Environmental Hearing Board Issues Temporary Supersedeas To Stop The Opening Of Catalyst Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County Until Hearing On Full Supersedeas
*  [11/18/2024] FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. 4
*  [11/18/2024] DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. 20 To Discuss A Draft Environmental Justice Plan, Diversity Initiatives; 2023-24 Annual Report Released
*  [11/4/2024] Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs
*  [11/4/2024] DEP Holds Nov. 14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill
*  [11/4/2024] DEP To Hold Nov. 19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County
*  [10/28/2024] DEP Extends Air Quality Permits For Temporary Operation Of Shell Petrochemical Plant; No Schedule Posted Yet For Considering Full Title V Air Quality Permit
*  [10/7/2024] Mon Valley Clean Air Fund Sets 3 Outreach Sessions Starting Oct. 9 In Allegheny County Communities Affected By US Steel Clairton Coke [Coal] Plant Fire
*  [10/7/2024] Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Now Accepting Applications For EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grants In Region 3
*  [10/7/2024] Choose Clean Water Coalition Now Accepting Applications For Young Environmental Professionals Of Color Mentorship Program
*  [10/7/2024] Grants & Awards
*  [9/16/2024] Ohio River Valley Institute, Black Appalachian Coalition Host Sept. 19 Webinar On Environmental Justice & Building A Clean Energy Economy
*  [9/2/2024] Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community Hosts Sept. 12 In-Person, Online Connecting Communities In The Fight Against Industrial Pollution
*  [8/26/2024] DEP Designates Renewal Of Marcus Hook Terminal Air Quality Permit Subject To Environmental Justice Enhanced Public Participation; Stormwater Permit Also Pending
*  [8/12/2024] Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 20 In-Person Program On Investigations Into Rare Childhood Cancers In Washington County
*  [8/12/2024] FracTracker Alliance, Halt The Harm Network Invite Nominations For 2024 Community Sentinel Awards
*  [8/12/2024] Clean Air Council, Johns Hopkins University, Marcus Hook Area Neighbors Release Community Environmental Health Study Findings In Delaware County
*  [7/29/2024] EPA Announces $13.9 Million In Environmental, Climate Justice Community Change Grants In PA
*  [5/20/2024] The Derrick: PUC To Hold May 21 Prehearing On Future Of Venango Water Company; Water Source Contaminated By Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill
*  [5/20/2024] DEP: $5 Million In Grants Recommended To Support Mitigation Projects In Beaver County Related To Shell Petrochemical Plant Environmental Violations + Shell Paid Total Penalties Of $7,606,027.75
*  [4/29/2024] US Dept. Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia
*  [4/29/2024] Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults
*  [4/29/2024] PA Environmental Educators Host PA Environmental Justice & Education Summit May 13
*  [4/29/2024] Heights Philadelphia, EPA Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown And First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers
*  [4/8/2024] DEP To Hold May 21 Meeting/Hearing On Renewal Of Air Quality Permit For Covanta Municipal Waste Combustion Units In Montgomery County
*  [4/1/2024] May 16 Empowering Communities For Environmental Equity Virtual Summit Hosted By EPA Region 3
*  [3/25/2024] April 23 Webinar: Importance Of Tree Equity Amidst Changing Community Climates Hosted By Penn State Extension, Partners
*  [3/18/2024] March 20 Penn State Extension Webinar On Defining Nature's Worth From A Health And Economic Perspective
*  [3/18/2024] DEP Environmental Justice Update Highlights Governor’s New STEM Fellowship; Grant Deadlines; May 14 Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting
*  [2/26/2024] DEP Environmental Justice Office Taking Lead In Developing $8 Million Monsanto PCB Penalty Community Fund As Part Of $100 Million Settlement
*  [2/26/2024] DEP Recommends 6 Major Legislative Proposals Be Adopted As Part Of 2024 PA Climate Action Plan
*  [2/26/2024] New DEP Tools: Energy Funding, Assistance Finder Tool Available For Environmental Justice Communities, Organizations; Equitable Climate Action Program Development Tool
*  [2/26/2024] Feb. 28 Webinar: Meet Local Experts Making Our Communities Sustainable
*  [2/26/2024] Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As 1 Of 10 Nationally To Advance To Phase 2 Of Quality Green Jobs Training Regional Challenge
*  [2/26/2024] Over 400 PA Faith Leaders, Advocates Unite At First-Ever Statewide Interfaith Convention, Setting The Stage For Legislative Change On Climate, Justice & Jobs
*  [2/12/2024] Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Presents Mira Lloyd Dock Diversity Awards To Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager Of Lancaster, And Twin Sisters Keisha & Tarsha Scovens Of Lancaster & Philadelphia; Forestry Assn. Honors Nancy Baker
*  [1/22/2024] DEP Hosts In-Person, Virtual Q/A Sessions On Applying For $5 Million Shell Petrochemical Plant Mitigation Grants In Beaver County
*  [1/15/2024] Interim DEP Secretary Shirley Tells Citizens Advisory Council Priorities Of Permitting Reform, Environmental Justice, Customer Service, Moving Forward
*  [1/15/2024] WeConservePA: EPA Accepting Applications For Environmental & Climate Justice Community Change Grants
*  [1/8/2024] DEP Accepting Project Applications For $5 Million Shell Petrochemical Plant Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund
*  [1/8/2024] Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Host Jan. 15 Webinar On Climate Change Impact On Black Communities
*  [12/25/2023] PA Enviro Groups File Appeal For Removal Of Coal Ash 'Mountain’ At Stronghold Digital Mining Scrubgrass Cryptocurrency Power Facility In Venango County
*  [12/25/2023] DEP Environmental Justice Update: Comments On Revised EJ Permit Review Policy; Funding & Comment Opportunities; Much More
*  [12/11/2023] Marcellus Drilling News: Senate Republican Leaders Urge DEP To Withdraw Environmental Justice Policy Saying They Lack Statutory Authority, And Out-of-State Groups Not Actual Residents Express EJ Concerns
*  [11/20/2023] State Dept. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts From Natural Gas Development
*  [11/20/2023] DEP Issued At Least 472 Violations To 90 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators; 20 NOVs To 10 Shale Gas Operators For Abandoning Their Wells Without Plugging Them So Far In 2023
*  [11/20/2023] DEP Issues Record 5,653 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators So Far In 2023; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues
*  [11/20/2023] Shale Gas Operators On Track To Have More Violations In 2023 - Frozen Gas Infrastructure; Explosion; Pad Fire; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack Outs; Major Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home Highlight 2023 So Far
*  [11/20/2023] PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 11 to 17 -- 37 Conventional Abandoned Wells; 1,260+ Shale Gas Spill; 1,000 Gallon Conventional Oil Spill In State Park; Rager Mtn Gas Storage Still Not Cleaned Up
*  [11/20/2023] Beaver County Residents Call For Accountability, Emergency Preparedness After Dozens Of Malfunctions, Pollution From Shell Petrochemical Plant
*  [11/20/2023] New PAyback Permit Fee Refund Program At DEP Covers Permits, Authorizations Submitted After Nov. 1
*  [11/13/2023] Environmental Health Project: Gov. Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public
*  [11/13/2023] Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. Shapiro's Announcement With CNX Does Not Go Far Enough In Protecting Public Health And The Environment From Natural Gas Development
*  [11/13/2023] TribLive Editorial: Is Shapiro's Voluntary Agreement With CNX The Right Move For Gas Well Safety? 'We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses'
*  [11/13/2023] DEP To Hold Last 3 Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy
*  [11/13/2023] Black Appalachian Coalition Urges Allegheny County Health Dept. To Hold US Steel Accountable, Protect Community Health, From Clairton Coke Works
*  [11/13/2023] National Environmental Justice Art Campaign - We Refuse To Die - Launching In Pittsburgh Area
*  [11/13/2023] House Committees Hold Hearings On Hydrogen Hubs, Appliance Energy Efficiency; Consider Bills Increasing Recycling Fee, Study Solar Energy On Farms
*  [11/6/2023] University Of Pittsburgh Studies Of Shale Gas Development Health Impacts To Be Discussed At Nov. 14 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board
*  [11/6/2023] PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Nov. 14 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference
*  [11/6/2023] Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force Issues Report On The Best Ways To Increase Exports Of PA's Natural Gas; Minority Report Rebuts Need For LNG Facility, Outlines Impacts
*  [11/6/2023] Protect PT Holds Nov. 11 Workshop On Living Near Shale Gas In Westmoreland County
*  [11/6/2023] PUC Issues Emergency Order To PA American Water To Operate Troubled East Dunkard Water Authority In Greene County; Lawsuit Filed Alleging Water Tainted By Mine Drainage, Shale Gas Operations
*  [10/30/2023] DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary
*  [10/30/2023] DEP Adds Details On The 3 Upcoming Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy
*  [10/30/2023] EPA Region 3 Highlights Importance Of Children’s Health Month With North Philadelphia Daycare Visit
*  [10/23/2023] DEP Adds 3 More Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy
*  [10/23/2023] 9th Compendium Of Studies On Health & Environmental Harms From Natural Gas Development Released - ‘The Rapidly Expanding Body Of Evidence Compiled Here Is Massive, Troubling And Cries Out For Decisive Action’
*  [10/23/2023] Gov. Shapiro Marks Plugging 100th Conventional Oil & Gas Well In 10 Months; New Initiative Allows Texting Abandoned Well Photos/Locations To Governor That Need Plugging
*  [10/16/2023] DEP Invites Comments At Nov. 14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County
*  [10/16/2023] DEP Extends Public Comment Period On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy To Nov. 30; Will Schedule Additional Hearings
*  [10/16/2023] Impacto Media: Rich Negrin, Está Creando Un Ejército De Guerreros Ambientales [DEP Secretary Rich Negrin Is Forming An Army Of Climate Warriors]
*  [10/16/2023] Drexel University Environmental Collaboratory Oct. 26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin
*  [10/9/2023] House Unanimously Passes Bill Against Lawsuits Aimed At Silencing Citizen Critics And Dampening Public Participation
*  [10/9/2023] Dickinson College Environmental & Indigenous Rights Honoree Tara Houska: Don’t Disconnect Yourself From The Reality Of Nature; Endless Expansion Of Pipelines Have No Place In Reality; Find Powerful Moments Of Joy
*  [10/9/2023] DEP Updates Location Of Scranton Public Hearing On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy
*  [10/2/2023] DEP Updates Times Of 2 Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy To Accept Comments In Erie, Philadelphia
*  [10/2/2023] Penn State Student Club Fosters Diversity, Community, Professionalism In Earth & Mineral Sciences
*  [9/25/2023] DEP Starts Air Monitoring Study Near Rausch Creek Coal Waste-fired Electric Generation Facility, Schuylkill County In Response To Citizen Concerns In An EJ Area
*  [9/25/2023] EPA And Lincoln University Expand Partnership To Include Department Of Environmental Protection
*  [9/18/2023] DEP Publishes Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy Changing Permit Review Process; Opens Comment Period Setting 9 Public Hearings
*  [9/11/2023] Republican Rep. Krupa Introduces HB 1656 To Ban Oil, Gas Wastewater Injection Wells To Protect The Public From Radioactive, Toxic Materials
*  [9/4/2023] DEP Expands Environmental Justice Protections With Updated Policy, Improved Mapping Tool; Enhanced Permit Reviews Start Sept. 16
*  [9/4/2023] Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy
*  [9/4/2023] DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Sept. 12 On Environmental Justice Policy; DEP Customer Service Initiatives; Risks With Carbon Capture, Sequestration
*  [9/4/2023] DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. 5 On Proposed Permit Fee Changes; Well Plugging Financial Assurances To Prevent Abandonments; Environmental Justice Policy; Injection Well Primacy
*  [8/28/2023] Republican Herald Editorial: Health Depends On Regulation Of Oil & Gas Development
*  [8/28/2023] 150+ Residents Of Chester Opposed To An LNG Natural Gas Export Facility Proposed In Their Community Let Their Feelings Be Known To The House Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force
*  [8/28/2023] Scholarships Available For 2023 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 24-26 In Altoona
*  [8/21/2023] New DEP Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy, Definition Of Environmental Justice Areas Effective Sept. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 29
*  [8/21/2023] DEP Now Accepting Applications For Environmental Education Grants; New Teaching Green Resources
*  [8/7/2023] US DOE Awards $100,000 To Help Beaver County Environmental Justice Communities Go Solar
*  [7/31/2023] Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Now Accepting Nominations For Mira Lloyd Dock Partnership Diversity Award
*  [7/31/2023] DEP Environmental Justice Newsletter: Latest On EJ Staff Additions; Available Grants; EJ Webinars; And Much More!
*  [7/24/2023] Steering Committee Releases Protocol To Allocate $5 Million Penalty Fund Related To The Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County
*  [7/17/2023] DEP Held July 13 Local Steering Committee Meeting For $5 Million Shell Petrochemical Plant Community Fund
*  [7/3/2023] PA Sustainable Community Development Network: July 25 Webinar On Activating Municipal Sustainability Teams To Attract Funding
*  [6/19/2023] Citizens Advisory Council Presentations Highlight New Center Of Environmental Excellence At DEP To Improve Permitting Efficiency, Deliver Best In Class Service, Share Results; Environmental Justice; More
*  [6/12/2023] House Committee Reports Out Bill Requiring The Evaluation Of Cumulative Impacts Of Some New Pollution Sources On Communities Already Burdened By Pollution; And Other Bills
*  [6/12/2023] Republicans, Shale Gas Industry Oppose House Bill Requiring The Evaluation Of Cumulative Impacts Of Some New Pollution Sources On Communities Already Burdened By Pollution
*  [6/5/2023] House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities
*  [6/5/2023] House Environmental Committee Meets June 6 To Consider Bills On Environmental Impact Reports; Cryptocurrency Operations; Clean Hydrogen
*  [6/5/2023] PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers June 14 Conversation Cafe Webinar - A Story Of Nonprofit Resilience - The Upper Merced River Watershed Council (California)
*  [6/5/2023] PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators June 29 Webinar On Implementing JEDI - Environmental Justice In Environmental Education
*  [5/15/2023] Republicans Move Bills To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing, Waive Any Permitting Requirement, Add Cost, Time, Complexity To Regulatory/Permitting Bureaucracy
*  [5/15/2023] University Of Pennsylvania, Drexel University Team 2nd Place Winner Of EPA Environmental Justice Video Challenge For Students To Help Solve Community Problems
*  [5/8/2023] DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. of Health, CDC Launch Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
*  [4/17/2023] National Wildlife Federation Selected To Serve PA, Other Mid-Atlantic States To Help Communities Access Historic Investments To Advance Environmental Justice
*  [4/17/2023] Stroud Water Research Center 2022 Annual Report: Profiles In Stewardship - Unalachtigo -- People Next To The Big Water
*  [4/10/2023] EPA Awards 2nd Round Of $30 Million In Clean Water Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To PA
*  [4/10/2023] EPA Announces $265.9 Million In Federal Drinking Water Infrastructure Funding For PA
*  [4/3/2023] Washington & Jefferson College Hosts April 5 Webinar On Justice40 - Bringing Energy Transition Benefits To Disadvantaged Communities
*  [4/3/2023] Group Against Smog & Pollution Hosts April 19 Workshop On Local Air Quality Issues
*  [3/27/2023] House Budget Hearing: Acting DEP Secretary Outlines His Views On Environmental Justice, Announces Fernando Treviño As Special Deputy For Environmental Justice
*  [3/13/2023] DEP Hosting 6 Regional Engagement Sessions On Climate Action For Environmental Justice Communities Starting April 5
*  [3/6/2023] EPA Awards Research Grants For Investigating Cumulative Health Impacts Of Climate Change On Underserved Communities, Including In Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
*  [2/6/2023] DCNR Hosts Feb. 14 Webinar On Strategies To Advance Park Equity In Rural Areas
*  [1/16/2023] DCNR Announces $19.4 Million In Grants To Underserved/Distressed Communities, Partnerships To Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization Efforts Across PA; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan. 17
*  [11/7/2022] DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Hold Joint Meeting Nov. 15
*  [11/7/2022] EPA Announces More Than $4.27 Million For Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects In Pennsylvania
*  [10/24/2022] Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2023 Governor’s Award For Environmental Excellence
*  [10/10/2022] Apply Now For Institute Of Conservation Leadership Delaware River Watershed Professionals Of Color 2022 Cohort
*  [10/10/2022] Natural Lands Joins Art-Reach’s ACCESS Program To Let More People Enjoy Popular Paid Events
*  [10/10/2022] Annual Conference Of Interfaith Power & Light To Focus On Environmental Justice & Human Resilience On Nov. 13
*  [9/26/2022] DEP Interviews EJ Champion James Rebarchak In Latest Environmental Justice Newsletter
*  [9/19/2022] Chester Water Authority Petitions DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board To Hold Hearings On Water Affordability
*  [8/22/2022] New Federal Climate, Energy, Healthcare Bill Signed Into Law; PA Groups React
*  [8/8/2022] Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Accepting Nominations For 3rd Annual Mira Lloyd Dock Partnership Diversity Award
*  [8/8/2022] Sustainable Communities Network SW PA: PA Solar Center G.E.T. Solar Program; Community Energy Webinars; Sustainable PA Website
*  [8/8/2022] U.S. Senate Passes Climate, Energy Bill; Now On To U.S. House For A Vote
*  [8/1/2022] Environmental Health Project: PA’s Natural Gas Boom - What Went Wrong? Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?
*  [8/1/2022] DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meets Aug. 18 In Johnstown To Hear From Communities In Southwest PA
*  [6/27/2022] Appalachian Voices: Biden Administration Announces Programs Included In The Justice40 Initiative From 4 Agencies To Help Disadvantaged Communities
*  [5/30/2022] Sign Up Now! LandHealth Institute's ProFESS - Future Environmental Scientists & Stewards - For Students Grades 9-12 In Philadelphia
*  [5/9/2022] Penn State Center For Energy Law & Policy Hosts May 10 Online Panel Discussion On Scaling Up Equitable Distributed Energy
*  [5/9/2022] WeConservePA May 25 Virtual Roundtable On Environmental Advisory Councils And Environmental Justice
*  [5/2/2022] EPA Recognizes University Of Pennsylvania Project In Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge
*  [4/11/2022] DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Hear Presentations On Draft Environmental Justice Policy Changes, Environmental Education Update April 19
*  [4/11/2022] Registration Open For Schuylkill Sojourn June 17-24; Sojourn Steward, Sojourn Diversity, First-Time Sojourner Scholarships Available
*  [4/4/2022] Dog Whistle: House Republicans Move Bill Saying DEP Permit Applicants Are Always Right; Ignores Environmental Justice Concerns; Adds More Bureaucracy
*  [3/28/2022] DEP Hosts March 28 Webinar On Draft Environmental Justice Policy Changes
*  [3/21/2022] Wildlife Leadership Academy Issues RFP For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consultant
*  [3/14/2022] DEP Invites Comments On Draft Environmental Justice Policy For Permit Reviews, 3 Virtual Hearings Set
*  [3/14/2022] DEP Names Justin Dula Acting Director For Environmental Justice
*  [3/14/2022] Dickinson College Hosts Climate Justice Teach-In March 30
*  [2/7/2022] Millersville University Engage For Change Journal - Environmental Justice Issue
*  [1/17/2022] Chesapeake Bay Foundation Awarded USDA Grant To Expand Outreach To Underserved Farmers In PA, MD, VA
*  [12/13/2021] DCNR Seeks Members For A New Next Gen Council To Increase Participation And Diversity Of Perspectives In State Parks, Forest Programs
*  [12/6/2021] EPA Awards PA $240.4 Million In Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding For Water Infrastructure That Prioritizes Underserved Communities
*  [12/6/2021] DEP Posts Permits Automatically Triggering Use Of Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy
*  [12/6/2021] DEP’s Environmental Justice Newsletter Spotlights EJ Champion Rashida Lovely From Scranton
*  [11/15/2021] DEP Presents First Draft Of Revised Environmental Justice Policy To Advisory Group
*  [11/8/2021] DEP Citizens Advisory Council - Environmental Justice Advisory Board Joint Meeting Nov. 16
*  [11/8/2021] DEP Hosts Dec. 2 Webinar For First-Time Applicants For DEP Grants
*  [11/1/2021] Gov. Wolf, Legislative Black Caucus Members Announce Actions To Prioritize Environmental Justice
*  [10/18/2021] Public News Service: Report - How COVID, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Impact Pennsylvanians' Relationships With Parks
*  [10/4/2021] DCNR Unveils New Trailhead Welcome Signs As Visible Commitment To Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
*  [9/26/2021] DEP Begins Accepting Applications For Environmental Education Grants Sept. 25
*  [9/20/2021] Stroud Water Research Center Engages English Language Learners In Watershed STEM
*  [9/20/2021] WeConservePA: Oct. 14 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Justice Training Webinar
*  [9/6/2021] Chesapeake Bay Journal: Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Partners Seek Input On Diversity, Inclusion
*  [9/6/2021] Guest Essay: Avoidable Crisis Looms At PA Wildlife Agencies On Appointments To Fill Board Vacancies
*  [8/30/2021] PA Environmental Council: A Walk In Someone Else's Shoes - TrailOff Stories
*  [6/7/2021] Registration Now Open! WeConservePA 2021 Greenways & Trails Summit Sept. 19-21
*  [6/7/2021] Sen. Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency
*  [6/7/2021] PUC Invites Comments On Proposal To Require Diversity Reporting By Public Utilities
*  [6/7/2021] The Hershey Company Releases 2020 Sustainability Report
*  [5/30/2021] Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek May 30 to June 5
*  [5/30/2021] Environmental Groups Appeal DEP Air Quality Permit For Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant In Clinton County
*  [5/17/2021] Temple Student Kyle Chin Promotes Inclusion In Recreation
*  [4/12/2021] DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Holds April 29 Equity In The Outdoors Conversation
*  [4/12/2021] WeConservePA: May 17 - Attempting To Understand The Disconnect Between African Americans And The Outdoors
*  [4/5/2021] Harrisburg University, PA Environmental Resource Consortium, Partners To Co-Host Environmental Justice In PA Summit April 6
*  [3/22/2021] DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets March 24 On Land & Water Trail Network Plan; Equity In The Outdoors
*  [3/22/2021] EPA Awards Brownfield Job Training Grants To Landforce In Pittsburgh, Energy Coordinating Agency, Philadelphia
*  [3/15/2021] DEP Announces Equity Principles To Guide Investments Thru Proposed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
*  [3/15/2021] DEP To Hold Public Input Sessions On Environmental Justice Policy Revision March 22, 31
*  [3/15/2021] Registration Open! PA Council Of Trout Unlimited 5-Part Webinar Series On Implementing Women, Diversity, Inclusion Programs
*  [3/15/2021] Environment & Energy NewsClips
*  [2/15/2021] Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb. 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James
*  [2/8/2021] DCNR Blog: Telling Untold Stories In Pennsylvania’s State Parks And Forests
*  [2/8/2021] DEP Newsletter Provides Updates On Environmental Justice Issues Statewide
*  [1/11/2021] Bay Journal: 'Naturally Latinos' Conference Fights For The Environment And Against Stereotypes In Chesapeake Bay Watershed
*  [1/11/2021] Natural Lands Hosts Feb. 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James
*  [1/11/2021] Audubon Naturalist Society Hosts Taking Nature Black Virtual Conference Feb. 23-27
*  [12/21/2020] Groups Challenge PennDOT, FHA Vehicles-First Erie Bayfront Parkway Project
*  [12/21/2020] PUC Moves To Require Diversity Reporting By Public Utilities
*  [11/16/2020] Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov. 17
*  [10/26/2020] DEP Withdraws Proposed Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy For Reworking
*  [10/12/2020] DEP Advisory Committees Meet Oct. 15 On RGGI Equity Principles, Medium-Heavy Duty Zero Emission Trucks MOU
*  [10/5/2020] Dickinson College To Host Virtual Panel On Environmental Justice In PA Oct. 14
*  [9/14/2020] DEP Environmental Justice Champion Of Community Involvement: Bobby Hughes, EPCAMR
*  [9/14/2020] DEP Now Accepting Applications For Environmental Education Grants
*  [9/14/2020] DEP EJ News: Addressing Racial Justice & Inclusion At DEP
*  [8/24/2020] PA Land Trust Assn: Sept. 22 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access On Recreational Trails Online Workshop
*  [7/6/2020] Two Philadelphia Organizations Receive EPA Funding To Support Environmental Justice Projects
*  [6/22/2020] PA Land Trust Association Makes Available Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Resources For Conservation Groups
*  [5/18/2020] DCNR Good Natured Pennsylvanians: CASA Youth Group In Adams, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, York Counties
*  [5/4/2020] EPA Accepting Applications From States To Support Environmental Justice Communities Impacted By COVID-19
*  [2/10/2020] DEP Environmental Justice Update Newsletter Now Available
*  [12/2/2019] Latest Environmental Justice Newsletter Now Available From DEP
*  [1/28/2019] Schuylkill Environmental Ed Center: Environmental Justice In Pennsylvania: A New Vision Feb. 7 In Philadelphia
*  [12/17/2018] In Memoriam: John Waffenschmidt, Covanta, Leader On Environmental Justice Issues
*  [12/3/2018] EPA Accepting Applications For Environmental Justice Small Grants, Application Assistance Calls Scheduled
*  [7/23/2018] DEP Proposes To Improve Environmental Justice Public Participation Process, Invites Public Comment
*  [7/16/2018] DEP Invites Comments On Revised Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy
*  [7/16/2018] DEP Names Allison Acevedo Director Of Environmental Justice
*  [7/16/2018] Environmental NewsClips - All Topics
*  [7/2/2018] Food & Water Watch Issues List Of 48 New, Planned Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants In PA
*  [6/25/2018] PA Conservation Heritage WITF Documentary Justice In Chester Now Available Online
*  [6/4/2018] DEP To Name New Environmental Justice Director By End Of June
*  [5/28/2018] DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board To Hear Presentation On Environmental Rights Amendment May 29
*  [5/14/2018] Chester Environmental Partnership Honors 5 With 2018 CEP Awards
*  [4/2/2018] DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board Call April 3 On Draft Public Participation Policy
*  [10/30/2017] DEP Publishes Comments Gathered In Environmental Justice Listening Tour
*  [10/30/2017] Chester County Judge Issues Opinion Reaffirming Decision To Dismiss SLAPP Suit Against Environmental Group
*  [5/15/2017] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [5/1/2017] CBF-PA To Help Educate Communities On Causes, Cures Of Polluted Stormwater Runoff
*  [4/24/2017] 79 Projects Receive DEP Environmental Education, Environmental Justice Grants
*  [4/3/2017] DEP To Hold Statewide Listening Tour To Gather Input On Environmental Justice
*  [12/13/2016] Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Board Dec. 14
*  [12/13/2016] Dec. 20 Webinar: Environmental Justice Issues For Recycling Facility Projects
*  [11/14/2016] DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Board Meeting Moved To Dec. 14
*  [8/1/2016] Aug. 2 Environmental Justice Board Meeting Features Political Action Group On Climate
*  [2/29/2016] Chesapeake Bay Programs Try To Increase Diversity
*  [11/2/2015] DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting Location Moved For Nov. 5
*  [10/26/2015] Carl E. Jones, Jr. Appointed Director DEP Office Of Environmental Justice
*  [10/12/2015] EPA Environmental Justice Grants Fund Pesticide, Climate Projects In PA
*  [6/15/2015] EPA Releases Environmental Justice Screening, Mapping Tool
*  [9/22/2014] Morewood Named Director Of DEP’s Environmental Justice Advocate Office
*  [6/30/2014] Covanta's Waffenschmidt Reappointed To DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board
*  [4/21/2014] Environmental Justice Advisory Board Community Listening Session In Chester May 6
*  [3/3/2014] EPA Awards Environmental Justice Grants In Philadelphia
*  [9/23/2013] Citizens Advisory Council Hears Plans To Revamp DEP Public Participation Info
*  [9/9/2013] DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Board Joint Meeting Sept. 17
*  [6/3/2013] June 4 Public Meeting On Carpenter Technology Proposed Coil Cleaning Line Change
*  [2/4/2013] DEP Permit Public Participation Policy On Feb. 5 Environmental Justice Board Agenda
*  [11/5/2012] Holly Cairns Named Acting Director, DEP Office Of Environmental Advocate
*  [10/22/2012] Apply Now For EPA Environmental Justice Grants
*  [12/26/2011] EPA Accepting Applications For Environmental Justice Small Grants
*  [11/14/2011] Covanta Energy Announces Community Outreach, Environmental Justice Policy
*  [3/28/2011] Covanta Energy VP Appointed To DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board
*  [1/31/2011] EPA Seeks Applicants For Environmental Justice Grants
*  [10/11/2010] EPA Awards $1.9 Million In Environmental Justice Grants, 4 In PA
*  [3/8/2010] EPA Announces Environmental Justice Video Contest: Faces Of The Grassroots
*  [11/9/2009] EPA Soliciting Applications For Environmental Justice Grant Funding
*  [4/3/2009] Heritage Health Foundation In Pittsburgh Receives EPA Funding For Environmental Work
*  [3/27/2009] Philadelphia Group Gets EPA Funding For Environmental Work
*  [1/23/2009] First Statewide Environmental Justice Conference Set For April 26-28, Scholarships Available
*  [1/11/2008] January 18 Rachel Carson Forum Examines Environmental Justice Partnerships
*  [10/5/2007] Philadelphia Group Wins EPA Environmental Justice Grant
*  [5/18/2007] DEP Seeks Members for Environmental Justice Advisory Board in Northeast
*  [3/2/2007] EPA Accepting Nominations for Environmental Justice Awards
*  [2/17/2006] DEP Seeks Members for Environmental Justice Advisory Board
*  [2/18/2005] Environmental Justice Board Members Needed
*  [12/31/2004] Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [8/13/2004] DEP Names Southwest Regional Director, Environmental Advocate