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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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DEP Says Permit Backlog Is Gone — Then Drops $4.1M to Fight Food Waste

February 2, 2026February 1, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s environmental agency says it has pulled off a feat years in the making: wiping out a massive permit backlog while pushing through tens of thousands of …

DEP Says Permit Backlog Is Gone — Then Drops $4.1M to Fight Food Waste Read More

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Unleashes $17.3M to Heal Streams, Reclaim Mines, Restore Waterways

January 26, 2026January 25, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Wednesday a $17,325,163 investment supporting 89 projects across the Commonwealth aimed at restoring streams, improving fish and wildlife habitat, and …

Pennsylvania Unleashes $17.3M to Heal Streams, Reclaim Mines, Restore Waterways Read More
Radon Testing
Pennsylvania

The Invisible Threat Beneath the Floorboards: DEP Urges Radon Testing Now

January 19, 2026January 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — An invisible, odorless gas lurking in basements and crawl spaces is drawing renewed scrutiny as Pennsylvania officials urge residents to test their homes during Radon Action Month, …

The Invisible Threat Beneath the Floorboards: DEP Urges Radon Testing Now Read More

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

DEP Steps Into Spotlight With Data Center Hearing, Energy Savings, Fuel Leak

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental regulators are moving aggressively on three fronts, from scrutinizing a proposed data center in Lackawanna County to forcing cleanup of a major gasoline leak in …

DEP Steps Into Spotlight With Data Center Hearing, Energy Savings, Fuel Leak Read More
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Waterways Rebound as Billions of Gallons Get a Second Chance

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The health of Pennsylvania’s rivers and lakes is showing measurable gains, with state officials reporting dozens of miles of streams and thousands of acres of public lakes …

Pennsylvania Waterways Rebound as Billions of Gallons Get a Second Chance Read More

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

DEP Targets Oil Sheens, Coastal Threats, and Diesel Pollution in Sweeping Enforcement Push

December 9, 2025December 8, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a series of major enforcement actions, grants, and regulatory updates last Tuesday, aimed at curbing pollution, strengthening coastal protections, and …

DEP Targets Oil Sheens, Coastal Threats, and Diesel Pollution in Sweeping Enforcement Push Read More
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

Oil Giants Hit With Major Crackdown After Toxic Sheens Foul Allegheny River

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro Administration has issued one of Pennsylvania’s most sweeping environmental enforcement actions in years, ordering two major oil companies to undertake an aggressive cleanup of long-standing …

Oil Giants Hit With Major Crackdown After Toxic Sheens Foul Allegheny River Read More

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

Clean Water Shake-Up: What’s Behind Pennsylvania’s New Environmental Push?

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this past week unveiled a sweeping slate of clean-water investments, major enforcement actions, and permitting reforms aimed at restoring local waterways, …

Clean Water Shake-Up: What’s Behind Pennsylvania’s New Environmental Push? Read More
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Small Business

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Pollution

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is inviting small businesses to apply for funding through its Small Business Advantage Grant Program, which helps finance energy efficiency …

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Pollution Read More
Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Cut Red Tape for Major Development Projects

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Alec Robson

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley recently showcased Pennsylvania’s revamped permitting playbook at the Keystone Trade Center, linking the changes …

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Cut Red Tape for Major Development Projects Read More

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