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HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus issued this statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to …
PA Climate Caucus Protests SCOTUS Restriction of EPA’s Authority to Regulate Carbon Emissions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Office of Attorney General’s Environmental Crimes Section recently filed criminal charges against Energy Corporation of America (ECA), now Greylock Production, LLC (Greylock), for allegedly failing to …
AG Shapiro Charges Energy Corporation of America, Two Employees For Environmental Crimes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced that 12 participants, representing 121 municipalities, have completed the 2021–2022 DEP Local Climate Action Program, conducting inventories …
West Bradford Township Among 121 Municipalities to Complete Local Climate Action Training Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced that $17.9 million in Growing Greener Plus and Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management grant funds is available to …
$17.9 Million Available for Community Water Quality Improvement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) this week honored 15 projects done by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state with the 2022 Governor’s Awards …
15 Projects Statewide Awarded With 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, was joined by over 60 community members Saturday for “Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th” at Stroud Water Research Center …
Sappey Hosts ‘Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th’ Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, says residents of the 158th Legislative District are invited to join her from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April …
Sappey to Host ‘Walk, Learn and Play: Streams in the 158th’ Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf unveiled the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council 2021 Annual Report, marking further progress in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s work to promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly …
Gov. Wolf Unveils Pennsylvania GreenGov Council 2021 Annual Report Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 31, 2022, Dennis Morgan, age 75, of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced For Violating Toxic Substance Control Act Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Friday released a draft Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy (EJ Policy) which strengthens language on how DEP oversees and participates in …
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Underscores Commitment to Environmental Justice Read More