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House Environmental Chair Praises Work of Watershed Groups
Highlighting the importance of maintaining clean waterways through responsible water management is the goal of Watershed Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, said Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware), prime sponsor of House Resolution 711.
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On the Senate, House Agenda/Bills Moving
Here’s the rundown of what’s on the calendars and in committees—
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Toxicologist Says Women, Children Not at Increased Risk Due to Eating Fish in PA
An M.D./Toxicologist told a Senate Committee this week that they have not been provided credible evidence supporting speculation that any women, children, or fetuses have been harmed, or have been placed at increased risk of harm, as a result of eating fish obtained from bodies of water in Pennsylvania or other parts of the United States.
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House Committee Hears Update on State Water Planning, Local Project
With less than two years left to finish the State Water Plan and with Pennsylvania at the first stage of drought conditions, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held an informational meeting on the state’s Water Resources Planning efforts.
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Joint Senate/House Agriculture Hearing on 2007 Farm Bill Issues
The Senate and House Agriculture Committees held an informational hearing this week to help them identify priority issues for Pennsylvania’s farm community in the upcoming 2007 federal Farm Bill.
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CBF Names Educator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation this week held a special awards ceremony in Harrisburg to honor its 2006 Educator of the Year and recognize two other individuals with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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Brook Trout Populations Reduced in 70% of Historical Habitat in PA
Brook trout populations have been eliminated or greatly reduced throughout more than 70 percent of their historical habitat in Pennsylvania, according to the results of a new assessment released this week by Trout Unlimited and a coalition of state and federal agencies.
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Targeted Watershed Grants Empower Partnerships in Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Ten watershed-based partnerships were awarded grants ranging from of $500,000 to $1 million to help improve the quality of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay this week, with four grants going to help restoration efforts in Pennsylvania.
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State College Beneficial Water Reuse Project Wins National Award
The University Area Joint Authority Beneficial Reuse project has received national recognition through the Engineering Excellence Awards competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies.
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PUC Celebrates National Drinking Water Week, “Be Water Wise”
As the Commonwealth continues with its drought watch, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 9-11, in the Commonwealth Keystone Building Atrium, asking consumers to “Be Water Wise.”
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Save the Date! September 21 Fifth Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration
The Fifth Annual Ohio River Watershed Celebration will be held on September 21 this year in Pittsburgh.
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Results Released for 2005 Oyster Shell-Planting Program in Delaware Estuary
On behalf of the Delaware Bay Oyster Restoration Group, Dr. Eric Powell of Rutgers University’s Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory has released the monitoring results of the 2005 Oyster Shell-Planting Revitalization Project in the Delaware Bay.
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Washington County Children’s Groundwater Festival Set for May 17
The 11th Washington County Children’s Groundwater Festival will be held on May 17 at California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. This year’s Festival will involve more than 850 sixth-grade students and teachers from six public and three parochial schools in Washington County.
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Workshop on Public Notification, Emergency Response for Water Systems Set
The PA Section of the American Water Works Association is sponsoring a May 23 workshop on Public Notification and Emergency Response Procedures for Water Systems in Harrisburg.
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ClearWater Conservancy Hosts Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk May 14
The ClearWater Conservancy will celebrate Mother’s Day with its traditional Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk, to be held May 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Rock, located off of Rock Road near Houserville, Centre County.
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2nd Annual Wild Resource Festival Set for May 20
From songbirds flitting in the tree canopy above to mushrooms enriching the forest floor below, Pennsylvania's vast natural heritage will be celebrated in a day-long Wild Resource Festival on May 20, at French Creek State Park in Berks and Chester counties.
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2006-07 Wild Resource Conservation Program Grant Applications Due June 30
The Wild Resource Conservation Program’s 2006 grant application period is now open with applications due June 30.
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Applications Due Sept. 29 for DCNR Conservation Partnership Grants
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced this week it will accept applications for the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants until September 29 and is holding a series of 8 grant writing workshops.
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Deer Management Assistance Program Applications Due July 1
Landowners looking to enroll in the Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), which is designed to help landowners manage deer on their properties, have until July 1 to submit an application.
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Harrisburg Falcon Eggs Begin to Hatch!
The first of five Peregrine falcon eggs in a nest on the 15th floor ledge of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg hatched this week and you can watch what happens next online.
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PUC Has Limited Success Reducing 129% Electric Rate Increase in Pike County
Expressing his disappointment in the modest savings provided by a retail aggregation program for Pike County Light and Power customers, Public Utility Commissioner Bill Shane this week committed to continuing to search for alternatives for PCLP customers.
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Energy Harvest, PA Energy Development Authority Grant Applications Due July 14
The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced that applications will be accepted for the Energy Harvest Grant Program and by the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority for renewable energy projects.
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Workshops in Elk, Allegheny, Butler Counties Help Cut Energy Costs
Small and medium sized business in northwest Pennsylvania are invited to attend a free workshop on May 9 in Pittsburgh and May 11 in Ridgway, Elk County, where they can learn about how to reduce energy costs. A special workshop will focus on colleges June 8 in Cranberry.
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Summer Ozone Season Begins in Pennsylvania
Again this year, Pennsylvanians will know when the outside summer air is unhealthy, thanks to daily ozone forecasts anyone can receive by email.
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EPA Recognizes Health Philadelphia Organizations for Protecting the Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Women’s Health and Environmental Network for their efforts to protect the environment.
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GIS and Community Demographics Workshops in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Four one-day workshops are planned in Pittsburgh (June 6 and 7) and Philadelphia (June 8 and 9) to introduce participants to the fundamentals of using Geographic Information Systems and community demographics.
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Out-of-State Waste Disposed in PA Down for 4th Year in a Row
The Department of Environmental Protection this week reported that the total amount of waste disposed of in Pennsylvania landfills dropped for the fourth consecutive year, decreasing from 25.18 million tons in 2004 to 24.55 million tons last year.
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Hard to Recycle Collection Event in Pittsburgh May 20
While spring cleaning is in full swing, take advantage of the May 20 collection event for hard to recycle materials at Construction Junction in Pittsburgh, the first of several events set for this year.
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Pennsylvania NRCS Office Has New Director - Craig Derickson
The Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service welcomed a new State Conservationist this week - Craig Derickson.
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See & Hear - How You Can Protect Our Watersheds - Part I
Learn how you can protect your watershed by watching how other groups, students, local governments, conservation districts and businesses are doing the same!
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Quick Clips
Here’s a selection of NewsClips on environmental topics from around the state.
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Watershed NewsClips
Read a sampling of NewsClips on watershed topics from around Pennsylvania.
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Watershed Awareness Month Activities
This special Calendar section is devoted to activities going on in and around Watershed Awareness Month in May. If you have events to add, send them to: DHess@crisciassociates.com.
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Regulations
The Environmental Quality Board meets for the first time this year on May 17 to consider a proposed rule to limit mercury emissions from power plants, proposed increases to mine reclamation fees, proposed mine opening blasting regulations and a petition to redesignate Gallows Run in Bucks County. Follow this link to meeting materials.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection published a final version of the Public Water Supply Manual – Part II Community System Design Standards. DEP also published an industry-wide coproduct determination for reclaimed asphalt pavement.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Meetings are in Harrisburg unless otherwise noted. 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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