Here are 161 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

PA Environment Digest Puts Links To The Best Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips From Last Week Here By Topic--

At 6:30 p.m on July 13, 2025, Repsol Oil & Gas USA LLC reported a well control incident at the 7H shale gas well on the Broadleaf Holdings pad in Columbia, Springfield and Troy Townships, Bradford County caused the “uncontrolled release” of wastewater up the well casing to the pad surface.

The Courier Times reported on July 16, 2025, Upper Makefield Township residents and Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) said the Department of Environmental Protection is not doing enough to make Energy Transfer/Sunoco define the extent of a petroleum products pipeline leak and clean it up.

From July 12 to 18, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 527 inspection entries and entries from past inspections just posted.  

On July 16, Delaware River Watershed organizations announced they are rallying to protect the Delaware River Watershed against all attackers of its communities and environment.

On July 16, the Southwest PA-based Environmental Health Project released its newest health analysis tool-- Compounds of Concern-- to provide users with easy-to-understand details on exposure symptoms and health impacts of chemical compounds associated with industrial operations, including oil and gas facilities.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the July 19 PA Bulletin inviting comments on four water quality permits for the Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Appalachia to Market 3 natural gas pipeline upgrade project in Reading Twp., Adams County and Washington Twp., York County. (PA Bulletin, page 4926 and 4928)

The following notices were published in the July 19 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.  Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the July 19 PA Bulletin announcing it will hold a hearing July 31 on requests to withdraw water for free, including 11 for shale gas development and two for natural gas power plants.  (formal notice)

On July 18, 2025, Utility Diver reported a bipartisan group of nine governors, including Gov. Shapiro, representing the majority of electric customers in the PJM Interconnection footprint, wrote to the grid operator proposing they have a say in filling two PJM board vacancies.

On July 15, the PJM Interconnection extended a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for another day to July 16.  The Alert requires electric generation facility owners to generate the maximum amount of electricity to meet forecast demand for customers across 13 states-- including Pennsylvania-- and the District of Columbia.

The PJM Interconnection has issued a Hot Weather alert for July 17 for its Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regions that includes Parts of Pennsylvania.  The Maximum Generation Alert NOT extended.

US Sen. David McCormick (R-PA) made available a list of over $90 billion of investments or commitments in data centers, energy and power infrastructure, and workforce and AI training projects in Pennsylvania announced at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held in Pittsburgh July 15.

The editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 15, 2025--

Environmental advocates are reacting to reports that Gov. Josh Shapiro will attend the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit hosted by PA US Senator David McCormick in Pittsburgh on July 15.

Republican lawmakers in the Senate and House are rushing to introduce legislation to give new tax breaks, waive regulations and environmental standards for A.I. data centers that don’t need any incentive to locate in Pennsylvania, judging from the $90 billion in project announcements last week..

On July 17, the US Environmental Protection Agency released this statement on "Clearing The Regulatory Path For America To Dominate The Global A.I. Revolution"--

The Environmental Council of the States, a nonpartisan organization representing state environmental protection agencies, issued this summary of budget changes proposed by the US House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies July 15.

On July 15, the Department of Environmental Protection  awarded more than $3.47 million through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) program to help local communities purchase alternative fuel vehicles, build out alternative fuel infrastructure, cut costs, and improve air quality in 17 counties across Pennsylvania.

On July 14, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has reviewed and acted on 19,977 permit applications between January 1 and June 30, 2025.

On July 16, the Shapiro Administration announced the investment of $222.2 million for 31 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 21 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.

On July 16, the Northampton, Bucks County, Municipal Authority announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Navy PFAS Remediation Project, made possible by funding secured from the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority, to expand public water service to 334 residential properties in Northampton Township.

On July 17, the Insurance Department and the Department of Environmental Protection  celebrated the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund’s (USTIF) 30th anniversary.

This article first appeared on the Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Bay Blog July 14, 2025--

On July 18, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced they are leveraging federal funds to put more than $6 million worth of projects on the ground to restore Pennsylvania communities damaged by Tropical Storm Debby.

This article first appeared on the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Linkedin webpage July 15, 2025--

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 19 PA Bulletin announcing an August 25 public hearing on a proposed change to the post-mining land use in the noncoal mining permit for the Perkiomenville Quarry in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County.  (PA Bulletin, page 4929)

The notorious Litterbug continues to remind us about the environmental and economic problems that litter can cause.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently celebrated the addition of Bear Meadows Natural Area in Rothrock State Forest, Centre County, into the national Old-Growth Forest Network.

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership announced the 4th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo is coming to Shikellamy State Park in Union and Northumberland counties in Selinsgrove August 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is excited to announce the addition of three new team members who will help further the organization’s mission to protect and promote Pennsylvania’s treasured public lands.

The Penn State Extension will host a five-part Woodland Stewardship Webinar Series - Guided Engagement With Your Land.

The PA Natural Heritage Program released its 2024 Annual Report recently sharing the work and new discoveries of many partners and dedicated biologists who provided expertise, data and information to support conservation of Pennsylvania's biodiversity.

On July 14, the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art announced new leadership and organizational changes with the promotions of Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta, who formerly held the roles of Co-Directors of the Brandywine Conservancy.

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults--

The latest Environmental Education newsletter from DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks highlights the 30th anniversary of DCNR and DEP, Park & Recreational Professionals Day July 18 and much more--

The PA Association of Environmental Educators is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference to be held March 8-10 in Gettysburg.  The deadline for submissions is 26.

The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week--

Articles and NewsClips about federal actions impacting Pennsylvania--

Click Here for a list of public participation opportunities and a calendar of events.

Click Here for grants, awards, recognition programs and contest deadlines.

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 19 PA Bulletin--

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