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LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster City Council has unanimously approved a 99-year ground lease agreement with Partners for Environmental Stewardship, paving the way for the creation of the city’s first nature …
Lancaster City Approves 99-Year Lease for New Environmental Center on Sunnyside Peninsula Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $6 million in grant funding aimed at bolstering seafood processing infrastructure to combat the spread of invasive blue catfish in the …
USDA Unveils $6 Million Initiative to Expand Invasive Catfish Processing and Strengthen Seafood Supply Chain Read More
LANCASTER, PA — State and local leaders gathered on Wednesday to highlight the environmental and community impact of the Blue Green Connector Project along Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster, a …
Pennsylvania DEP Celebrates Landmark Blue Green Connector Project in Lancaster Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has once again stepped up in the fight to protect and restore its most precious natural resources by awarding $24 million to improve water quality within the …
$24M to Rescue Pennsylvania’s Polluted Waters—Radical Moves to Save the Chesapeake Bay! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A $67,000 grant has been awarded to the Chester County Conservation District as part of a larger state and federal initiative to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay …
$67,000 Grant Boosts Chester County’s Fight to Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed Read More
PORT TREVORTON, PA — In a collaborative initiative to bolster environmental resilience and water quality, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and …
Efforts to Enhance Water Quality Through Streamside Forest Buffers in Snyder County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allocated more than $3.4 million in grants aimed at improving water quality and enhancing fish and wildlife habitats across …
Pennsylvania Commits Over $3.4 Million to Enhance Water Quality and Habitat Restoration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro joined state officials on Tuesday to celebrate significant environmental improvements in the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This announcement was made alongside …
Shapiro Celebrates Record Improvements in Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay Health Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is introducing a novel initiative: the Living Shoreline Cost Share Program. This program aims to assist property …
Delaware Introduces Living Shoreline Cost Share Program to Combat Climate Change Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an era where sustainability is more than a buzzword, Pennsylvania takes the lead with a multimillion-dollar investment in the future of agriculture. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment …
PENNVEST Goes Green: $22M Investment in Clean Water Initiative Signals Future of Sustainable Agriculture Read More