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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
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has unveiled a newly renovated C.H. McConnell Environmental Education Hall at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, signaling …
DCNR Highlights Major Renovations and Conservation Investments at Nolde Forest Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Four counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania—Chester, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery—are making significant strides in adopting renewable energy for county operations through their collective effort under the Sustainable …
PA Counties Unite to Lead Bold Transition to 100% Renewable Energy by 2035 Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced a two-day training on living shorelines, scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26. …
Protect Delaware’s Coasts! Join DNREC’s Hands-On Living Shorelines Training and Make a Difference Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, marking the third time it has received the distinction. The announcement by the Department of …
Celebrate the Comeback: Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year for Its Inspiring Legacy Read More