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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new, record-setting surge of water infrastructure funding, committing $559.4 million for 36 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects across 25 counties …
Shapiro Administration Unleashes $559M Water Blitz, Topping Prior Records Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A new infusion of nearly $2 million in federal-backed funding is pushing Wilmington’s long-running effort to confront toxic PFAS contamination while shielding residents from steep water rate …
Wilmington Lands $2M PFAS Grant as Federal Funds Reshape Water Systems Read More
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 HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently allocated over $2 million in Growing Greener Plus grants to support 17 environmental projects across the state’s Southeast Region. …
$2M in Green Grants to Revitalize Southeast PA’s Environment and Protect Community Waterways Read More NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has officially added the Nockamixon TCE Site in Bucks County to the state’s Priority List of Hazardous Sites for Remedial …
Toxic Legacy Exposed: Pennsylvania Targets Nockamixon for Urgent Cleanup Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — As autumn brings a cascade of falling leaves, Pennsylvania American Water is urging residents to properly dispose of yard waste to prevent blocked storm drains and maintain …
Keep Your Neighborhood Safe: How You Can Prevent Flooding by Properly Disposing of Leaves Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A recent study released by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has cast a spotlight on alarming practices in Pennsylvania school districts related to lead contamination in …
Protecting Our Kids: The Shocking Truth About Lead in Pennsylvania School Water Revealed! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is calling on Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits aimed at enhancing soil health and water quality. The tax credits …
Pennsylvania Farmers Invited to Apply for $13 Million in Tax Credits for Conservation Efforts Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Plastic pellets and microplastics are polluting lakes, rivers, and other waterways, posing significant environmental and public health threats. On Thursday, PIRG and PennEnvironment launched an interactive map …
New Interactive Map Highlights Plastic Pellet Pollution in U.S. Waterways Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new web page dedicated to tracking research on microplastics and nanoplastics in the food supply. This initiative aims to …
FDA Launches Web Page to Monitor Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food Supply Read More