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Pennsylvania must strengthen its regulation of the oil and gas industry. State Rep. Greg Vitali urges increased funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Program to address abandoned wells, illegal dumping, and inadequate oversight.
Pennsylvania is Failing to Properly Regulate its Oil and Gas Industry Read More
THORNDALE, PA — The Caln Township Board of Commissioners has taken a critical step toward environmental sustainability with the formation of a new Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). The unanimous decision …
Join the Fight for a Greener Future: Caln Township Launches Environmental Advisory Council Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens invites visitors to celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day with a two-day event packed with nature-focused activities on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. …
Longwood Gardens Kicks Off Pennsylvania Native Species Day Celebrations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has introduced a new online system to simplify donations to the Keystone Tree Fund, aiming to enhance statewide …
Pennsylvania Launches Online Donation Option for Keystone Tree Fund Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program, citing excessive administrative costs and inefficiencies as primary concerns. Following …
USDA Cancels Climate-Smart Commodities Program, Launches Farmer-Focused AMP Initiative Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded grants to support five habitat improvement projects in York and Lancaster Counties through the York and Lancaster Counties …
Pennsylvania Allocates Funding for Habitat Improvement Projects in York and Lancaster Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, and Wyoming Counties. With this update, the …
Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo has achieved a monumental milestone in its 150+ year history with the successful hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises. This …
Four Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch at Philadelphia Zoo, A Historic First Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping new initiative spearheaded by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum aims to harness Alaska’s untapped energy resources in a move poised to redefine energy independence and boost economic …
Unleashing Alaska’s Hidden Wealth: Bold Plan Promises Energy Independence and Jobs for Generations! Read More
WASHINGTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders and officials this week in Washington County to mark the plugging of the 300th orphaned or abandoned well under his administration, …
Governor Shapiro Celebrates Milestone of 300th Orphaned Well Plugged Read More