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Senate and House Set to Recognize May as Watershed Awareness Month
Resolutions have been introduced in both the Senate and House to designate May as “Watershed Awareness Month.”
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On the Senate, House Agenda/Bills Moving/Introduced
Here’s the rundown of what’s on the calendars and in committees—
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Senate Environmental Committee Sets Hearings on Mercury Emissions Reduction
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee announced this week it will hold two days of hearings on the issue of reducing mercury emission reductions from coal-fired power plants.
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Pennsylvania Now Under Drought Watch, Conservation Urged
The Department of Environmental Protection this week issued a drought watch for all 67 counties in Pennsylvania calling on residents to voluntarily reduce water use by 5 percent.
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$1.8 Million Grants Will Promote Water Quality Trading, Legacy Sediment Solutions
The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced a series of grants designed to promote the establishment of a water quality credit trading program and solutions to the legacy sediment problem.
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DEP Stormwater Manual Published for Comment, Hearings Set
The Department of Environmental Protection has published notice that a new draft of the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual is available and has scheduled public meetings to answer questions and accept comments.
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Rendell Calls for Suspension of Legislation Transferring Delaware River Waterfront
Gov. Rendell this week called for the temporary suspension of any legislation that would require the commonwealth to convey state-owned property along the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia to private entities.
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May 18 Workshop on Riparian Buffers and Invasive Plants
The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources will hold a workshop on Riparian Buffers and Invasive Plants at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center in Berks County May 18.
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Spending Plans for Wastewater, Drinking Water Projects Up for Public Review
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection published notice that the spending plan for wastewater and drinking water projects for federal fiscal year 2006 is now available.
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Exams for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers Set
The State Board for the Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers has published a scheduled of upcoming certification exams.
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Attorney General Corbett Provides Grants from Fines to Watershed Groups
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced this week the distribution of $15,000 to community and environmental organizations in Tioga County as the result of a criminal case prosecuted by the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Section.
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Clearfield County Environmental Groups Receive Grants from Penalties
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced the distribution of $7,500 to community and environmental organizations in Clearfield County as the result of a criminal case prosecuted by the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Section.
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Urban/Suburban Deer Management Plan, Deer Estimate Procedure Posted
The Game Commission this week released its first ever plan to more effectively manage deer in urban/suburban landscapes, asking the public to offer comments on the draft by May 12. Also posted was more information on the Commission’s deer harvest estimate procedure.
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Quality of Deer Habitat Health Added to Deer Management Program
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has added new criteria it will use to guide the management of white-tailed deer in the Commonwealth.
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Game Commission Offers Advice on How to Avoid Attracting Bears
With a deadly Tennessee bear attack in the news this week and Spring blossoming around the state, many Pennsylvanians are seeing signs of new life in the outdoors, including bears shaking off their winter hibernation.
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PA Preserves Another 5,000 Acres of Farmland in April
Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Board prevented the development of another 5,000 acres of valuable farmland this week during its April meeting by voting to preserve it,
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EPA Hosts Workshops on Toxic Release Inventory Reporting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting workshops for industry to learn how to comply with federal chemical and waste reporting requirements, commonly known as the Toxic Release Inventory reporting.
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Radon Test Kit Giveaways Available for PA Residents
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Environmental Protection and the American Lung Association are providing Pennsylvania residents with free radon test kits to prevent undue deaths from lung cancer.
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Deadline Extended for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Department of Public Welfare announced this week Pennsylvania is extending the deadline for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to April 28.
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Community Energy Project Helps Churches Save on Energy Costs
On April 4 twelve congregation leaders from Crawford and Erie counties met with the Commonwealth Community Energy Project and the Department of Environmental Protection as part of an ongoing initiative on “Congregations & Energy”, aimed at helping religious congregations manage their energy costs.
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Learn About Composting at Upcoming Workshops
The Penn State Cooperative Extension Service and Department of Environmental Protection will again sponsor backyard composting workshops across Pennsylvania beginning this month.
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Governor to Recognize Whole Foods/PA Resources Council Partnership
On April 24 Gov. Rendell will issue a proclamation to acknowledge a unique business/ nonprofit partnership that promises to help Pennsylvania’s environment statewide.
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Grant Applications Now Being Accepted from Centre County Groups
The Altrusa International of Centre County is again soliciting applications for grants from Centre County nonprofits for environmental and other projects. The deadline is April 21.
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Businesses, Organizations Seeking Educational Improvement Tax Credits Apply Now
June 30 is the deadline for applying for this year’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program which can benefit groups involved in offering environmental education programs.
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Green Building Workshops Set on Energy Modeling, Green Advantage
Green building workshops have been scheduled for May 10, June 2 and other dates for persons interested in learning more about the green building related topics.
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See & Hear - Trout Season Begins: Anglers Reminded How to Safely Eat What You Catch
As the 2006 Pennsylvania Trout Season opens on April 15, special online videos from WNEP-TV show you how to safely clean and cook the fish you catch.
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Feature - 12 Winners Announced for Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
Gov. Rendell this week announced the winners of the 2005 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence at the site of one of the winners—the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park brownfield site.
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Feature - Roll Up Your Sleeves This Earth Day, Join the Great PA Cleanup!
In 1970 when the first Earth Day was held it was a populist movement by people young and old all across this country and around the world that shared one vision—learn about the earth and how to protect it.
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Quick Clips
Here’s a selection of NewsClips on environmental topics from around the state.
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Watershed NewsClips
Read a sampling of NewsClips on watershed topics from around Pennsylvania.
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Watershed Awareness Month Activities
This special Calendar section is devoted to activities going on in and around Watershed Awareness Month in May. If you have events to add, send them to: DHess@crisciassociates.com.
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Regulations
No new regulations were published this week.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published a draft Stormwater Management Practices Manual for public comment and scheduled public hearings.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Meetings are in Harrisburg unless otherwise noted. Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page
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Stories Invited
Send your stories about environmental issues, programs and positive actions to PA Environment Digest - DHess@crisciassociates.com or go to www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com .
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