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HARRISBURG, PA — A $67,000 grant has been awarded to the Chester County Conservation District as part of a larger state and federal initiative to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay …
$67,000 Grant Boosts Chester County’s Fight to Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced $600,000 in grants to 12 community organizations as part of its Pennsylvania Engaging New Voices on Environmental Justice initiative. …
DEP Awards $600,000 in Grants to Support Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline operations and advance environmental oversight. Since November 2023, the DEP has …
DEP Slashes Permit Backlog by 75%, Ends Oil and Gas Delays – What It Means for Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to safeguard and enhance the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the allocation of $402,021 in grants …
DEP Commits $402K to Transform Delaware Estuary: A Boost for Ecosystems and Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has issued a drought watch for 33 counties and elevated the status to a drought warning for Berks and Schuylkill counties, following …
Drought Alert: Pennsylvania’s Water Crisis Spurs Urgent Conservation and Wildfire Warnings Read More
VOWINCKEL, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has successfully plugged an orphaned gas well in Clarion County that had contaminated a local family’s drinking water. The initiative …
Urgent Action: Pennsylvania DEP Tackles Dangerous Orphan Wells, Secures Major Funding Boost! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive move to enhance environmental protection and community health, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed two critical bills aimed at overhauling the management …
Pennsylvania Legislators Greenlight Landmark Bills to Tackle FPR Fertilizer and Protect Community Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has allocated more than $3.4 million in grants aimed at improving water quality and enhancing fish and wildlife habitats across …
Pennsylvania Commits Over $3.4 Million to Enhance Water Quality and Habitat Restoration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to enhance energy efficiency and reduce utility costs for homeowners, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a series of listening sessions …
Discover How You Can Shape Pennsylvania’s Energy Savings Programs Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recenlty unveiled a new grant program aimed at capping orphaned oil and gas wells across the state. This initiative aligns …
Pennsylvania’s $76 Million Plan: Plugging Orphan Wells to Cut Emissions and Boost Jobs! Read More