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CBF: Demand for REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credits “Tremendous”
With the exhaustion of the $10 million in REAP farm conservation tax credits within hours last week, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation this week called on Gov. Rendell and the General Assembly to increase the allocation for the program enabling more farmers to improve water quality statewide.
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Online Video Feature - Hands-On Environmental Education by Wildlands Conservancy
Kids of all ages can participate in environmental education programs in the Lehigh Valley sponsored by the Wildlands Conservancy.
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On the Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule
The Senate and House committee meeting schedules and floor Calendars are listed here--
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Hunters, Game Commission Support Increasing Hunting License Fees
On August 12, the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee heard testimony from the hunting community and the Game Commission in Erie on Senate Bill 1527 (McIlhinney-R-Bucks) that would increase fees on hunting licenses issued by the Game Commission.
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House Committee Hearing on Agriculture Conservation Funding Needs August 20
The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on August 20 on Fair Share agriculture conservation funding at the Ag Progress Days farm show in Rock Springs near State College.
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Nutrient Credit Trading Subject of Upcoming Senate Committee Hearing
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a hearing on September 17 on the issue of nutrient credit trading that will help reduce the cost of complying with clean water mandates.
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Senate Committee Sets Briefing on DCNR Carbon Sequestration Plan September 24
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on the issue of carbon management and sequestration on September 24.
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Ohio River Watershed Celebration On September 25 Doubles The Fun Of Last Year! - Video Blog
The Committee planning the September 25 Ohio River Watershed Celebration wants to double your fun and the value of its annual cruise around Pittsburgh by offering not just one, but two boats this year.
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RiverQuest Delivers Eco-Friendly Flagship to Pittsburgh – Video Blog
RiverQuest's new hybrid education vessel Explorer arrived in Pittsburgh this week, a first-of-its-kind model for river environmental education and green marine technologies.
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Wildlands Conservancy Seeks 2008 Ark Award Nominations
The Wildlands Conservancy is looking to recognize one of the Lehigh Valley’s pre-eminent businesses that combines exceptional business practices with resourceful approaches, resulting in significant protection of the environment with this year’s Ark Award.
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Six Watershed Projects Receive Grants From PA American Water
Pennsylvania American Water this week announced six watershed initiatives across the state will receive funding through the company's 2008 Environmental Grant Program.
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DEPOutlines Use of Federal Funds to Reclaim Land at Reclamation Conference
A top Department of Environmental Protection official this week outlined the details of a plan for Pennsylvania to fully capitalize on an opportunity to reclaim abandoned
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Susquehanna Basin Commission To Require Prior Approval Of Drilling Plans
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission this week notified natural gas operators that as of October 15 any amount of water withdrawn or consumptively used to develop wells in the Marcellus, Utica or other shale formations in the Susquehanna watershed will require prior approval from SRBC.
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DEP Awards $478,000 In Environmental Education Grants
The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced the award of 78 environmental education grants totaling $478,000 paid for with fines and penalties collected by the agency under the 1993 Environmental Education Act.
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Westinghouse N-Vision Announces Brighter Future School Grant Program
Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse Electric Company’s N-Vision Program this week announced sponsorship of a grant for Middle and High Schools focusing on science, technology or mathematics through a proposed hands-on project with students.
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Westmoreland Conservation District Offers Bus Tour of Sewickley Creek Watershed
The Westmoreland Conservation District is offering a day-long bus tour of Westmoreland County’s central watershed – the Sewickley Creek Watershed – on September 26.
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Rural Water Assn. Utility Leadership Conference To Be Held In October
The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association will host its 2008 Utility Leadership Conference October 21-22 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Cranberry, Butler County, for water and wastewater system operators.
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EPA Grant Helps Complete Great Rivers Mapping Project in PA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Department of Environmental Protection a more than $200,000 grant to complete the Great River EMAP-- environmental monitoring and assessment program-- assessments on 64 Allegheny and Monongahela River sites in Pennsylvania.
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September 27 Zebra Mussel Workshop in the Delaware River Watershed
The PA Zebra and Quagga Monitoring Network and the Delaware Riverkeeper are sponsoring a zebra mussel and quagga mussel workshop on September 27 at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, Pa.
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EPA Seeks Applications for Clean Air Excellence Awards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Clean Air Act Advisory Committee are now accepting applications for the Ninth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program.
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Chesapeake Cellulosic Biofuels Summit September 4 in Harrisburg
The Chesapeake Bay Commission is holding a Chesapeake Cellulosic Biofuels Summit in Harrisburg on September 4 as a follow-up to its Biofuels and the Bay report issued last year.
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Hydrogen Cars on U.S. Tour Fill-It-Up at Air Products' Allentown Station
Air Products new hydrogen fueling station at its Allentown, Pa headquarters this week filled the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles of several automakers making their way across the country as part of a tour designed to demonstrate that hydrogen vehicle and fueling technologies are approaching commercial availability.
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PA Motorists Drive 241 Million Fewer Miles in June
Pennsylvania drivers logged 241 million fewer miles in June than they did in June 2007 (a drop of almost 2.5 percent), according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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DEP Approves Plan to Convert Conestoga Landfill Gas to Energy
The Department of Environmental Protection announced this week it has approved a plan to allow landfill gas from the Conestoga Landfill in Berks County to be shipped via pipeline to Lancaster County where it can be converted to energy to help power local industry.
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PUC Releases Comparison Of Current Market Prices and Capped Electric Rates
The Public Utility Commission this week released a comparison of current market prices for electricity with capped rates paid by consumers now. The PUC said the data validates the importance of current and future steps to mitigate potentially significant electricity rate increases.
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Appointments Announced to Climate Change Advisory Committee
Gov. Rendell and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) this week announced appointments to the new Climate Change Advisory Committee created by the Pennsylvania Climate Change Act signed into law in July 9.
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Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ Holding Competition to Spur 'Green' Innovations
The Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone is coordinating the first-ever Central Pennsylvania Greenovation Competition.
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RecycleBank Increases Philadelphia Recycling By 30 Percent – Video Blog
The Philadelphia Streets Department announced its “All Together Now” single stream recycling pilot program run by RecycleBank has increased the tonnage of recyclables collected by 30 percent since its introduction in 2006.
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Federal Court Rules PA Counties Can Restrict Waste Removal to Local Facilities
A Federal Appeals Court last week ruled Lebanon County and its affiliated Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority did not act improperly when it required a private municipal trash hauler to use the county's landfill even though there were cheaper disposal alternatives outside the county.
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EPA Land Revitalization Update Now Available Online
Region 3 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just published it summer edition of its Land Revitalization Update and it is now available online.
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Spotlight - Eco-Friendly Advice for Healthy Lawns and GreenScapes
Lush beautiful lawns are a part of summer, but they require time and money. The average lawn requires up to 40 hours of work and costs about $700 each year to maintain. But did you know that your yard and how you take care of it can help the environment?
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Feature - PA Recycling Officials: Recycling Funding Under Assault
On the 20th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s landmark recycling legislation and grant program, recycling funding in the state has been further threatened by a $15 million withdrawal from the Recycling Fund. Movement of the money to the State’s General Fund was authorized as part of the 2008-2009 State Budget.
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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 an update of transactions under the Nutrient Credit Trading Program and a revised list of individuals certified for radon-related activities (Pa Bulletin page 4581). The Game Commission pushed final changes to the DMAP Deer Management Program.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published a proposed change in policy relating to changing the boundaries of surface mining activities for comment.
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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 Assn./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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