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PITTSBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to take testimony …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR’s state forest system, totaling more than 2.2 million acres, has received two favorable independent audit …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III released a statement on President Biden’s call Wednesday to include climate considerations as an essential element of national security:
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is finalizing development and testing of an electronic permitting (ePermitting) system for Chapter 102 permit applications for stormwater discharges associated …
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COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams announced that Valley Township and the City of Coatesville received a total of $488,000 in Growing Green grants to help improve local water …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced $902,507 in Growing Greener state grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that will fund stream restoration of Plum …
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If you are thinking about adopting a “greener” lifestyle in the New Year, the Pennsylvania Resources Council – recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Environmental Quality Board will begin accepting public comments through Thursday, January 14, 2021, regarding proposed regulations that would reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution from power plants …
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NEW FREEDOM, PA — The Wolf Administration announced grant funding to plant trees along streams to improve water quality in Pennsylvania, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. An investment of $673,700 …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Grant funding for energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects for small business owners and farmers is still available from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through …
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