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Weekly PA Environment Digest Newsletter
February 21, 2022 Issue #918
(2/21/2022)
* 42 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

Here are 42 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

* This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters.

* All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic

PA Environment Digest Is Putting The Best Links To Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips Here.   Is Your Story Being Told?

* Conventional Oil & Gas Drillers Pay Only $46,100 Of The $10,600,000 It Costs DEP To Regulate That Industry; Taxpayers May Be Asked To Pay The Difference

On February 15, the Department of Environmental Protection told the Environmental Quality Board conventional oil and gas drilling companies only paid $46,100 of the $10,600,000 it cost for DEP to regulate that industry in FY 2020-21.

* Growing Greener Coalition: Action Needed On Bipartisan Growing Greener III Proposals To Address Critical Water Quality, Recreation, Green Infrastructure Needs

On February 15, the Growing Greener Coalition released an open letter to members of the General Assembly and Gov. Wolf pointing to the need to act on bipartisan Growing Greener III initiatives to address water, recreation and green infrastructure needs.

* DCNR Discusses Infrastructure Needs At Gifford Pinchot State Park, All State Parks & Forests

On February 14, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Norbeck visited Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County to call attention to the park’s infrastructure needs and how the use of recovery funds could address vital infrastructure needs across the state.

* Bay Journal: Billions On The Way From Feds To Attack Abandoned Coal Mine Problems - #1 Water Pollution Problem In PA

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal

* New Chesapeake Bay Foundation Report Details Farming Practices That Cut Pollution, Fight Climate Change

On February 15, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation released a new report highlighting the multiple benefits of agricultural conservation practices essential to restoring the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

* PA Environmental Council Podcast: Do Unto Those Downstream - Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake

Many religious traditions acknowledge the importance of environmental stewardship in their teachings — shared values that make religious organizations natural partners in watershed work.

* Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s New StoryMap Showcases Water Quality Monitoring System

On February 16, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced the release of a new online StoryMap about its real-time water quality monitoring system.

* Takeaways From PA State Grange Program On Solar Energy Generation And Farming

By Wayne Campbell, President PA State Grange

* Sheetz Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Invest In Solar Energy To Power 70% Of Its Pennsylvania Facilities

On February 16, Sheetz, a family owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation Energy to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy.

* DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. 22 To Hear About Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities, Climate Change & Public Health

The DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 22 to hear presentations on new federal clean energy funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; climate change and public health; and PA Clean Transportation initiatives.

* Join PA Resources Council, DEP In Litter Prevention Campaigns

The Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest, a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, offers prizes up to $500 to amateur photographers for photos of unusual and/or unsightly litter in their Pennsylvania communities.

* DCNR Accepting Applications For Grants To Support Volunteer Fire Companies Protecting Against Wildfires

On February 16, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it is now accepting applications from volunteer fire companies to support their efforts to prevent and fight wildfires.  Applications are due May 12.

* Jennings Environmental Education Center Hosts Feb. 26 Cherry Pie Hike To Commemorate Washington’s Birthday & 1753 Journey Thru The Region

The Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock, Butler County will host the February 26 Cherry Pie Hike to commemorate George Washington’s birthday and his 1753 journey through the region.

* Feb. 18 Take Five Fridays With Pam Now Available From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

The February 18 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation.

* Brandywine Conservancy Announces Co-Directors, Staff Changes

Following the recent departure of the Brandywine Conservancy's director, Ellen Ferretti, Associate Directors Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta were promoted to Acting Co-Directors of the organization based in Delaware County.

* Help Wanted: Audubon Society Of Western PA Facility Steward Succop Nature Park

The Audubon Society of Western PA is seeking qualified candidates for a Facility Steward position at its Succop Nature Park in Butler County.

* Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults--

* Pennsylvania Envirothon Goes Hybrid In 2022!

As May rapidly approaches and we think about warmer weather we also start building anticipation for the 2022 Pennsylvania Envirothon.

* Interns Wanted: DEP & DCNR Offering Paid Summer Internship Positions

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are both offering paid summer internship positions in a variety of interest areas and locations.  Follow these links for all the details--

* Penn State Extension Feb. 23 Water Cooler Talk On Wetlands & Better Water Quality Future

Penn State Extension will hold another in its series of Water Cooler Talks February 23 on Wetlands and Better Water Quality Futures from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

* PA American Water Now Accepting Entries To Protect Our Watershed Student Art Contest

On February 14, the PA American Water announced today that entries are being accepted for its 20th Annual Protect Our Watersheds Student Art Contest.  The deadline for entries is Earth Day April 22.

* PA Council Of Professional Geologists Accepting Entries For Student Research Poster Competition

The PA Council of Professional Geologists is now accepting entries to their 2022 Undergraduate Student Research Poster Session and Competition.  The deadline for entries is March 16.

* Penn State Extension 5-Part Webinar Series On Woodland Stewardship Starting March 2

Penn State Extension will host a new five-part webinar series on Woodland Stewardship- A Guided Engagement With Your Land March 2, 16 and 30 and April 13 and 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

* Penn State Extension: Teach For Forests: Forest Education For Teachers, Youth Leaders

Penn State Extension is offering an online Teach for Forests - Forest Education For Teachers And Youth Leaders.

* Penn State/DCNR Forest Health, Insect And Disease Virtual Update March 17

The Penn State/DCNR Forest Health, Insect and Disease Virtual Update will be held on March 17 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. OR 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

* DEP Hosts 3 Energy Resiliency Webinars For Businesses On Improving Onsite Generation & Storage March 3, 9, 15

The Department of Environmental Protection will host three new webinars on Energy Resiliency and How Businesses Can Improve Onsite Generation and Storage on March 3, 9 and 15.

* 8th Annual PA Renewable Energy Summit March 14-15 In Harrisburg

Join the Renewables Work for PA Coalition, the PA Solar & Storage Industries Association, and the Mid-Atlantic Renewables Energy Coalition for the 8th Annual Renewables Summit and Advocacy Day at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, across the river from Harrisburg.

* Delaware Highlands Conservancy Hosts March 24 Virtual Conservation Conservations Program On Land Preservation

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will host a Conservation Conversations Program on land preservation on March 24 from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. via Zoom.

* Help Wanted: Wildlife Leadership Academy Field School & Office Administrator

The Wildlife Leadership Academy is seeking qualified candidates for the full time, year-round position of Field School & Office Administrator at their Lock Haven office.   The deadline for applications is March 8. 

* News From PA House & Senate

The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week--

* House Republicans Go Public With A Proposal To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Coal-Fired Power Plants, Help Communities, Workers Impacted By Plant Closures

In an off-the-floor meeting of the House Appropriations Committee late on February 9, House Republicans amended House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) which would kill the final Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants proposed by the Wolf Administration and added their first proposal to deal with coal-fired power plant carbon emissions.

* Game, Fish & Boat Commissions Present Annual Reports To House Committee Feb. 23, 24

The House Game and Fisheries Committee will hold informational meetings to hear presentations on the annual reports from the Game Commission February 23 and Fish and Boat Commission February 24.

* The Feds

Articles and NewsClips about federal actions impacting Pennsylvania--

* NFWF Accepting Applications For Grants To Install Cost-Effective Farm Conservation Practices In Critical Basins In PA's Portion Of Chesapeake Bay Watershed

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, is soliciting proposals to accelerate implementation of cost-effective agricultural best management practices in selected basins of the Chesapeake Bay watershed of Pennsylvania under the PA Most Effective Basins Grants Program.

* Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events

Click Here for a list of public participation opportunities and a calendar of events.

* Grants & Awards

Click Here for grants, awards, recognition programs and contest deadlines.

* PA Bulletin

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the latest PA Bulletin--

* Stories Invited - About PA Environment Digest

Send your stories, photos and links to videos about your project, environmental issues or programs for publication in the PA Environment Digest to: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com.

* Register Now! Keystone Coldwater Conference + PA Chapter Of American Fisheries Society Feb. 25-26

PA Environment Digest is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Joint Meeting of the Keystone Coldwater Conference and PA Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on February 25-26, 2022, at the Ramada Conference Center in State College.

* Register Now! Virtual 2022 Watershed Forestry Summit March 2-3

PA Environment Digest is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Watershed Forestry Summit, to be held virtually March 2-3 organized by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Western PA Conservancy.   Click Here to register

* Supporting Member PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers; PA Outdoor Writers Assn.; PA Trout Unlimited

PA Environment Digest is a supporting member of the PA Organization for Watersheds & Rivers, PA Outdoor Writers Association, PA Council Trout Unlimited and the Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited.

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