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New House Bill Opens Debate on How to Fund Nutrient Pollution Cleanup
The PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition this week praised the introduction of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Improvement Act-- House Bill 2441 (Perry-R-Cumberland)-- by 38 bipartisan sponsors which they said marked the opening of the legislative debate on how state government is going to help sewer system ratepayers and farmers fund improvements needed to meet Chesapeake Bay and statewide nutrient reduction mandates, while also providing a mechanism that will allow for future economic growth in Pennsylvania.
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Support for PA Fair Share For Clean Water Plan Grows, New Website Open
The PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition this week announced the number of supporting organizations for the Pa Fair Share for Clean Water Plan has grown to 25.
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Pennsylvania Receives $42.4 Million for Water, Wastewater Projects From EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week awarded $42.4 million to Pennsylvania to improve water quality.
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Three Water Infrastructure Meetings Remain to Express Your Priorities
The Governor’s Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force has only three public meetings remaining in which the public has the opportunity to express its priorities for address water infrastructure needs.
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Agriculture Says Federal Farm Bill Will Benefit Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff this week hailed the passage of the 2008 federal Farm Bill as the most supportive modern farm bill for the northeast region and a real benefit to farm conservation efforts.
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Video Blog Feature - Sen. Vance Tapes TV Segment at Audubon’s Hawk Watch at Waggoner’s Gap
Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland) this week visited Audubon’s Hawk Watch at Waggoner’s Gap to tape a segment for her monthly TV program to tell the public more about what she called, “the treasure in our own backyard.”
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On the Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced
Here’s what’s coming up on the Senate and House agenda for next week, as well as the voting session schedule through June 30.
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House Republicans Press For Action on Energy Legislation
Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), Minority Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, joined other local legislators this week to support a package of bills that promote traditional, as well as, viable renewable resources as part of Pennsylvania's energy future.
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Delaware County Team Wins 2008 Pennsylvania State Envirothon
A team of students from Penncrest High School in Delaware County is the winner of this year’s State Envirothon competition held May 19-20 at Penn State University, Centre County.
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Explore PA’s Wild Side By Taking an Environmental Field Seminar or Retreat
Satisfy your senses by getting outdoors and exploring your wild backyard with the Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education.
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200 Schools, 6,500 Students Benefit From DCNR Watershed Education Efforts
During the 2007 season, 202 schools, 6,652 students and their teachers participated in watershed education programs sponsored by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks’ environmental education specialists.
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West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium IV July 18-19
The fourth annual West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium will be held July 18-19 at the Nittany Lion Inn, State College and will be hosted by Trout Unlimited and the West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Coalition.
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PA Fly Fishing Museum Hosts Annual Fly Fishing Heritage Day June 14
The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Association will host the annual Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Heritage Day on June 14 at the Allenberry Playhouse and Resort in Boiling Springs, Pa.
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SRBC Releases Draft Comprehensive Water Resources Plan for Public Comment
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting comments through August 18 on its draft “Comprehensive Plan for the Water Resources of the Susquehanna River Basin.”
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New Buoy to Help Beach Visitors, Scientists Monitor Lake Erie Water Quality
College interns installed a data-gathering buoy in Lake Erie, off Presque Isle State Park’s Beach 2, this week as part of an ongoing effort to safeguard visitors who come to the park to enjoy the beaches and water.
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Ridley Creek State Park Hosts Fish For Free Day Family Fishing Event
On June 1 Ridley Creek State Park will host a Fish for Free Family Fishing Event in Delaware County.
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Register Now for the 14th Annual Delaware River Sojourn June 22-28
Don’t miss the 2008 Delaware River Sojourn to be held June 22 to 28. The Sojourn combines canoeing, kayaking, camping, educational programs, and more. It’s one of the oldest river sojourns in the nation.
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Bion Announces OK of Ammonia Emission Reductions for Nutrient Credits
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. announced this week the Department of Environmental Protection has approved a process for certifying the credit value of projects designed to reduce ammonia emissions on farms for use as tradable nutrient (nitrogen) reduction credits.
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Peregrine Falcon Banding Thrills Live, Internet Audience
With the whole world able to watch thanks to a webcast hosted by the Department of Environmental Protection, wildlife officials from the Game Commission this week banded four peregrine falcons from a nesting box on a ledge near the top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg.
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Applications Due for New Round of State Wildlife Grants
Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe this week announced an invitation for project applications to the State Wildlife Grants Program.
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PA Farm Bureau Applauds Game Commission Action on Feral Swine
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau commended the Game Commission for its decision to take action to eradicate feral swine (free ranging wild pigs) in the Commonwealth.
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DCNR’s Yellow Creek State Park Goes Green to Cut Green
Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County is the first State Park in Pennsylvania to purchase an environmentally friendly, propane-powered lawn mower; one of many initiatives at the park to conserve natural resources.
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Energy Efficiency Workshop for Businesses Offered May 28 in Union County
The Department of Environmental Protection will provide a free workshop in Union County to help business owners find ways to reduce energy costs and become more energy efficient.
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PASA Energy On the Farm Field Day Workshop Set for May 29
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture will offer a field day entitled, "Energy on the Farm: A Toolkit for Taking Control of Energy Bills" at The Lands at Hillside Farms in Shavertown, Pa.
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Air Quality Action Day Forecast Monday for Pittsburgh, Susquehanna Valley
The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional Air Quality Partnerships announced an air quality action day is forecast for May 26 in the Pittsburgh area and southcentral Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley region.
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Grants Available to Help Local Governments Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for the Local Government Greenhouse Gas Pilot Grant Program to help local governments play a role in combating climate change.
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PA Treasurer Joins In Call for Congressional Action on Global Climate Change
Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin L. Wiessmann this week joined more than 50 leading investors, including the nation's largest public pension fund and the world's largest listed hedge fund, in calling on the U.S. Senate to enact strong federal legislation to curb the pollution causing global warming.
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PUC Certifies Penn Power Competitive Bidding for Electricity Purchases
The Public Utility Commission this week certified that the process used to determine the provider of last resort rates for Pennsylvania Power Co. residential customers was transparent and non-discriminatory, and reflected market-based prices.
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PJM Auction Shows Successful Workings of Competitive Electricity Markets
Electric industry representatives said results of a competitive capacity auction designed to secure resources needed to meet electricity needs in June of 2011 at the lowest prices, indicate that competitive electric markets work.
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Region Honored with Award for Helping “Green” Hospitals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region was one of 140 organizations recognized by Practice Greenhealth at a ceremony in Pittsburgh, Pa. this week for outstanding contributions to environmentally-responsible health care.
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EPA Issues 2008 Report on the State of the Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week released its 2008 Report on the Environment, an important resource that citizens can use to better understand trends in the condition of the air, water, and land and related changes in human health and the environment in the United States.
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Agriculture: Emerald Ash Borer Survey to Begin May 27
Pennsylvanians will begin to see bright purple boxes hanging from ash trees across the Commonwealth after Memorial Day, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. They are part of the agency’s effort to learn more about Emerald Ash Borers.
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May 27 Presentation By President of Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
August Carlino, President and CEO of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, will be the luncheon program speaker on May 27 in Pittsburgh hosted by the Engineer’s Society of Western Pennsylvania.
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DCNR Salutes Stellar Contributions of Its Employees Across the State
DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis this week looked out into the audience of award recipients, their families and coworkers and saw the best defense against the claim that quality is slipping from the American product and its production.
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Consultant Wanted: Trout Unlimited Requests AMD Technical Assistance Proposals
Trout Unlimited was recently awarded a Growing Greener grant to provide technical and organizational assistance to watershed groups, TU chapters, and other groups working to address abandoned mine drainage (AMD).
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Feature - Specialized Training Camps Hone Skills of Volunteer Forest Fire Fighters
by Wayne Wynick, Assistant District Forester, Moshannon State Forest District
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Grants & Awards
This section gives you a heads up on upcoming deadlines for grants and financial assistance as well as nominations for awards and other recognition programs. NEW means from last week—
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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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Regulations
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of additional Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Credit proposals under review. The Environmental Quality Board published final-form regulations on Air Quality Permit Streamlining.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of a final General Air Quality Plan Approval for Pharmaceutical and Specialty Chemical Production.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Meetings are in Harrisburg unless otherwise noted. NEW indicates new from last week. 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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Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Association/PA Trout Unlimited
PA Environment Digest is a supporting member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association, Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited and the Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited.
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