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Pennsylvania Sends Relief Help, Steps Taken to Ease Potential Fuel Shortage
Gov. Rendell offered Pennsylvania’s help to areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina this week and took steps to ease potential fuel shortage concerns caused by damage to Gulf Coast refineries and petroleum product distribution systems.
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House Environmental Committee Hears Comments on Health of State’s Forests
Learning more about the strength and weaknesses of Pennsylvania's forest system was the reason behind a recent informational meeting of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, said Rep. Adolph (R-Delaware), chairman of the committee.
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House Republican Policy Committee Announces Hearing on Rising Gas Prices
The House Republican Policy Committee is holding a hearing on September 7 in Harrisburg, according to Rep. Civera (R-Delaware), chairman of the committee.
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Senate Agriculture Committee Holds Hearing on Funding Farmland Preservation
On September 6 the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold an informational hearing in Lancaster on using Realty Transfer Tax from the sale of farmland as a source of funding for farmland preservation and hear comments on other potential changes to the Agricultural Security Areas law and tax policy related to farmland.
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$5.5 Million for Greenways, Open Space, Recreation in Grants Awarded
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week announced almost $5.5 million in grants to undertake 47 local and regional greenways, open space, community park and recreation projects in 30 counties across Pennsylvania under the Community Conservation Partnership Program.
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New Game Commission Biologists Helping Landowners Do Something Wild
A new team of Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists is helping landowners throughout the Commonwealth make their properties more attractive for wildlife species of concern.
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Dzemyan, Land Management Supervisor, Recognized for Conservation Work
John Dzemyan, Pennsylvania Game Commission Land Management Group Supervisor in Elk and McKean counties, recently was presented with the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Conservation Officer of the Year Award.
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Nine Mile Run Partners To Celebrate Completion of First Phase
The rebirth of Pittsburgh's Nine Mile Run Watershed marks the largest urban stream restoration project in the nation. A dedication on September 9 and a community celebration and tour on September 10 will highlight the completion of the first phase of the project through Frick Park.
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New Handbook on Community-Based Watershed Protection
Questions about managing pollution runoff, increasing wildlife habitat and controlling invasive species in the nation's estuaries are among those addressed in a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community-Based Watershed Handbook released this week at the White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation in St. Louis.
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Grants Available for Codorus Creek Projects in York County
Local nonprofit and governmental organizations are invited to apply for grants to fund projects to improve the Codorus Watershed in York County from the Codorus Watershed Endowment Fund. Applications are due October 10
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Open Rivers Initiative Offers Grants to Remove Stream Barriers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association announced a new Open Rivers Initiative designed to spur economic and environmental renewal and improve public safety in small towns and communities through the removal of obsolete or derelict stream barriers.
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Drinking Water Plant Performance Shows Improvement, Areas Needing Work
The Department of Environmental Protection this week released a report showing continued improvement in the state’s filtered surface water suppliers under the Filter Plant Performance Evaluation Program and Partnership for Safe Water.
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Draft Policy to Designate Critical Water Planning Areas Available for Review
The draft policy outlining procedures for designating Critical Water Planning Areas under the Water Resources Planning Act is now available for public review. Comments are due September 19.
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Applications Due October 1 for Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards
The 2005 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence honor Pennsylvania businesses, individuals, municipalities, agribusiness, and non-profit organizations that show a commitment to develop and build environmental stewardship and economic development in Pennsylvania.
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Environmental Leadership Program Applications Due October 1
The Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by supporting a network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders by providing 20-25 individuals a year with educational grants and training.
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EPA Honors Penn State Student as Rising Star in Environmental Science
Offering financial support to young scientists to meet the nation's mounting environmental challenges has been an ongoing mission of the Environmental Protection Agency. Recently, the government agency found a rising star at Penn State.
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16 PA Students Graduate from EPA Student Environmental Development Program
Sixteen students graduated from the Region 3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Student Environmental Development Program in Philadelphia this summer.
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DOE Announces $4 Million Solicitation for Solid-State Lighting Research
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $4 million solicitation for research into solid-state lighting. The solicitation closes October 18.
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2005 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Summit October 4 & 5
The 2005 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Summit will be held on October 4 and 5 and offer participants the opportunity to learn about local, state and regional anti-litter, beautification and enforcement projects from around the state.
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Ned Smith Artwork Featured on 2006 Trout/Salmon Stamp
A painting by the late Pennsylvania wildlife artist Ned Smith has been selected to appear on the 2006 Pennsylvania Trout/Salmon Stamp.
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Fall Touring Ideas Available at FallinPA.com
The www.FallinPA.com website will again be available this year to help visitors plan trips, tours and activities to take advantage of the Fall season in Pennsylvania.
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Pymatuning, Middle Creek to Host Wildfowl Shows Set September 17-18
The Game Commissions Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center and Middle Creek Wildlife Center will host Waterfowl Expos on September 17-18.
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President to Name PA’s Jarrett to DOE Assistant Secretary Post
President Bush intends to nominate Jeffrey D. Jarrett, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy). Mr. Jarrett currently serves as Director of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement at the Department of the Interior.
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Feature - Remining Program Leads to Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines in Westmoreland
Here are two examples in Westmoreland County of how today’s coal mining industry finds it profitable to reclaim previously mined areas at no expense to taxpayers.
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Environmental History - Group Fosters Support to Preserve the Avondale Mine Disaster Site
On September 6, 1869 110 coal miners died in the tragic Avondale Mine Disaster in Luzerne County. To remember the miners who lost their lives, the Anthracite Living History Group is working with many partners to permanently preserve the mine site.
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Quick Clips
A sampling of NewsClips from around the state on environmental topics
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Watershed NewsClips
A collection of NewsClips on watershed topics from around the state
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Regulations
The Environmental Quality Board published notice of its formal acceptance of the regulatory proposal to reduce mercury emissions.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published notices announcing a new waste general permit for mushroom substrate, draft and final guidance on the drinking water information system and the 2006 Environmental Education Grant Program.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page
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Stories Invited
Send your stories about environmental issues, programs and positive actions to PA Environment Digest - DHess@crisciassociates.com or go to www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com .
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