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Nominations Sought for Abele and Mahon Awards by Fish & Boat Commission
The Fish and Boat Commission is seeking nominations for two awards it presents in recognition of those making outstanding contributions to furthering conservation or facilitating recreational access to the state’s waterways.
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On the Senate/House Agenda/Action This Week
Several committee meetings are scheduled for next week, here’s the rundown…
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House Environmental Committee Information Meeting on Mercury Emissions Set
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational meeting on reducing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plans on September 12.
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House Agriculture to Hold Information Meeting on Conservation Tax Credit Bill
The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold an informational meeting September 19 on House Bill 2878 (Stern-R-Blair, Hershey-R-Chester, Daley-D-Washington) that would create the Resource Enhancement and Protection Tax Credit Program.
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Projects to Protect Non-Game Species, Habitats Funded
The Fish and Boat Commission this week announced that $365,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s State Wildlife Grants Program will be used to fund six projects to study and manage rare or declining species and their habitats.
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Bat Hibernating Sites Off-limits to Forbes State Forest Visitors
In its ongoing effort to protect Pennsylvania's varied and valuable bat populations, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources next month will begin limiting public access to three caves in Fayette and Westmoreland counties where bats hibernate in large numbers.
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Wild Resource Conservation Fund’s New Keystone Wild! Notes Now Online
The latest issue of Keystone Wild! Notes is now online from the Wild Resource Conservation Fund. This issue’s highlights include:
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PA Invasive Species Council Again Seeks Input on Developing Management Plan
The Governor’s Invasive Species Council is in the process of developing an aquatic invasive species management plan and is again asking for input into shaping the potential contents of the plan, according to Sarah N. Whitney, Chair of the Council’s AIS Management Plan Committee.
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Group Monitors the Affects of Tropical Storm Ernesto on Local Streams
While most people were concerned about what impact tropical storm Ernesto would have on Penn State’s first home game, one group worried about the impacts the storm would have on the local streams.
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Abandoned Mine Posts Newsletter Now Available to Watershed Groups
The Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation has revived its “Abandoned Mine Posts” electronic newsletter and is distributing it free to interesting groups and individuals.
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4 Wonders of Wetlands Workshops Planned in Lancaster, Philadelphia
Four Wonders of Wetlands teacher education workshops are scheduled for Lancaster and Philadelphia in November and December.
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Visions of the Susquehanna Art Exhibit to Be Featured October 12-December 31
The Susquehanna Art Museum in downtown Harrisburg will be the latest stop for a traveling exhibit of more than 40 paintings spanning 250 years called, “Visions of the Susquehanna” from October 12 to December 31.
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Small Business P2E2 Grants Awarded, Deadline to Apply December 15
The Department of Environmental Protection this week awarded 64 grants totaling $373,554 to help small businesses enhance energy efficiency and promote pollution prevention.
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Municipal Energy Workshop Set for October in Williamsport
The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a free municipal energy workshop October 11 at the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport.
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EPA Announces Proposed Plan to Increase Renewable Transportation Fuels
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week announced a propose plan to create a National Renewable Fuel Standard Program to comply with the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.
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Alternative Fuels Council Sponsors Business Roundtable Event September 14
The Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council is sponsoring another in its series of business roundtable discussions on the National Commitment to Alternative Energies on September 14 at the Turnpike Commission Building in Harrisburg from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Green Building Workshop Set for DEP’s Cambria Office September 19
DEP’s Cambria District Mining Office, a Gold LEED-certified building, will host a “Green Buildings and Integrated Design” workshop on September 19.
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Grant to Help Protect Forested Areas Near Pinchot’s Grey Towers
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week announced the award of a $3.8 million grant to the Delaware Highlands Conservancy to help protect the Milford Experimental Forest property, a 1,108-acre forested track in Pike County near the Grey Towers National Historic Site.
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Teachers, Students - Look for Environmental Question of the Week!
The Question of the Week, produced by the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education, returns this month!
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Game Commission Youth Essay Contest Deadline October 31
Young hunters ages 12 to 16 are reminded all entries for the Game Commission's Hunter Education Youth Essay Contest must be postmarked no later than October 31.
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Melissa Reynolds Hired as Education Program Coordinator at PCEE
The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education announced this week Melissa Reynolds has been hired as the new Education Programs Coordinator.
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September Issue of EE Connections Newsletter Available from PCEE
The September issue of EE Connections newsletter from the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is now available online. The highlights from this month’s issue include—
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PA Student Wins National Take A Walk Butterfly Drawing Contest
Josemaria Heil (age 8) of Camp Hill, Pa, was the winner in her age group of the Take A Walk Books and the National Gardening Association "Take A Walk Butterfly Drawing Contest."
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Scholars to Address Latest Climate Change Science October 5
The Pennsylvania Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Policy and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will sponsor a presentation on October 5 by Dr. Richard B. Alley and Dr. Michael Mann, two pre-eminent scholars on the latest trends in climate change.
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Casting Call: Explore PA TV Show Seeks Real People to Star in Travel Series
Explore PA, the travel series seen on Pennsylvania Public Television Network stations across the Commonwealth is seeking real life families, couples and friends with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles to star in upcoming episodes.
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Help Wanted: Audubon Seeks Associates for Several Positions
The Audubon Pennsylvania is seeking candidates to fill four positions in Pennsylvania, including:
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Transition: Joseph J. Ellam Passes
Joe Ellam, former Director of DEP’s Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management, passed away this week. He was 69.
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Feature - Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Action Plan Praised
By Joe Kosack, Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist, Pennsylvania Game Commission
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We Remember - September 11, 2001 - DEP Responds to National Tragedy
We will all remember where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001, but Betsy Mallison, Community Relations Coordinator from DEP’s Southwest Regional Office in Pittsburgh, will remember it more vividly than most.
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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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Regulations
No new regulations were published this week. Pennsylvania Bulletin – September 9, 2006
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection this week published a proposed manual for water and wastewater system operators.
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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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Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Association
PA Environment Digest is a supporting member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association.
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