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Three Students Receive Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarships
The Ralph W. Abele Scholarship Fund this week announced it has awarded three students a total of $4,000 in scholarships to support their work in conservation and environmental studies programs.
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On the Senate/House Agenda
The House has scheduled the following Committee meetings and hearings for the coming week—
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Tom Kerr To Receive L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero Award
Tom Kerr, past president of the Wildlands Conservancy, will be recognized by L.L.Bean, Inc. on August 27 as a recipient of one of the company’s six Outdoor Hero Awards this year.
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PEC Climate Change Policy in PA, Around the Nation Program September 6
As part of its 38th annual membership meeting, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council is sponsoring a symposium entitled, “Climate Change Policy in Pennsylvania and Around the Nation,” on September 6 at the Harrisburg Hilton.
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DCNR Hosts Statewide Meetings on State Forest Management
A series of nine meetings will be held by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to seek public input on changes to its master management plan charting the course of Pennsylvania’s state forests for future generations.
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Gypsy Moth Damage, Cost of Spraying Assessed By DCNR
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Michael DiBerardinis said this week counties enrolled in the state's gypsy moth suppression program in 2008 can expect to pay about $17 an acre for aerial spraying to combat the woodland insect pest population.
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$154 Million Investment in 415 Growing Greener II Projects
The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced $154 million in grants to preserve open space and farmland, protect watersheds, reclaim abandoned mines and remediate acid mine drainage.
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Over $250,000 in Exelon Grants to Improve Schuylkill River Watershed
The Schuylkill River Heritage Area has awarded three grants totaling $250,134 from the Exelon Schuylkill River Watershed Restoration Program.
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EPA Approves PennVEST Water Quality Trading Financing Program
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval to use an innovative financing approach using Clean Water State Revolving Fund money to buy, sell, and create water quality trading credits.
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2007 Crawford County Clean Water Festival September 15-16
The 2007 Clean Water Festival is almost here! The event, to be held September 15 and 16 in Linesville, PA, promises to be full of fun and excitement this year!
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RC&D Councils to Hold Mid-Atlantic Conference September 16-19
The PA Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils invites all of their partners and supporters to the Mid-Atlantic RC&D Councils Conference in Grantville September 16-19.
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Harvest Dinner Will Support PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture will hold its annual Harvest Celebration Benefit Dinner on September 14 at Hilton Harrisburg.
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DEP Closes Small Business Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency Grants Early
Due to an overwhelming response, the Department of Environmental Protection anticipates that the application window for the Small Business Advantage Grant Program will close the last week of August, or once the $1 million in funding is committed to eligible projects, whichever comes first.
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Pittsburgh Homeowner Benefits from Cost, Energy-Saving Renovations
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, the local affiliate of the nation's largest volunteer home rehabilitation organization, and the Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania this week helped a woman living on an income of modest means reduce her energy use and save money as part of an energy-efficient rebuild of her home.
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New Philadelphia Housing Authority Senior Development is Totally Green
The Philadelphia Housing Authority, already a leader in building Energy Star affordable housing, is taking its commitment to energy efficiency and a clean environment to a new level, building its first totally "green building" in North Philadelphia.
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GreenFest Philly Set for September 9 Featuring Over 100 Exhibits, Food, Fun
Come explore the many ways that Philadelphia is Going Green—or could at GreenFest Philly on September 9. “Green Building” is the key theme for this year’s GreenFest.
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ACI Home Energy Forum: Saving Energy At Home September 5
Take an active role in Pennsylvania's energy future by participating in a one-day ACI Home Energy Forum forum hosted by Affordable Comfort, Inc.on September 5 in Harrisburg. The theme of the Forum is, “Why PA Needs Effective Policies Now.”
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Allegheny Community College, Operating Engineers Offer Green Building Training
In response to the growing demand for green buildings—and knowledgeable people to run them—Community College of Allegheny County is partnering with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 95 to provide training for stationary engineers who want to qualify for a Green Building Sustainability License.
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Water, Wastewater Operators, Join the PaWARN System
PaWARN is a statewide Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network of “utilities helping utilities” to prepare for the next natural or human-caused emergency.
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New EPA Land Revitalization Update Newsletter Now Online
The summer edition of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Land Revitalization Update newsletter is available online with current information on the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties in the region.
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Reminder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Summit Set for September 12-13
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and its partners will hold its 2007 KPB Summit on September 12-13 in Camp Hill, across the river from Harrisburg.
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Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling Conference October 1-3
Emmaus-based BioCycle magazine is sponsoring its 7th Annual Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 1-3.
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Environmental Innovations Conference September 20 in Bethlehem
The Lehigh Valley's First Annual Environmental Innovations Conference will be held on September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center in Bethlehem, Pa.
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Help Wanted: Manager, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Intern Program
The Pennsylvania Downtown Center is seeking a project manager for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful College Intern Program.
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Spotlight - Earth Conservancy Wins Governor’s Environmental Award, You Can Too!
The Department of Environmental Protection recognized the Earth Conservancy for winning a 2007 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for their efforts to transform the Cleveland Landfill into open space that adds to the quality of life in the Wyoming Valley.
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Spotlight - Blacklick Creek Watershed Assn. Posts Tour of Watershed on New Website
The Blacklick Creek Watershed Association recently upgraded and expanded their website to include lots of good information on the watershed. One highlight is a new photo tour of the watershed.
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Spotlight - Duncannon Exploring Alternative Energy Plant Powered by Agricultural Wastes
A new alternative energy power plant may be coming to Perry County, bringing a small borough’s residents in this rural county into the energy debate of the 21st Century.
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Opinion - Volunteer to Support State Parks and Forests
By Marci Mowery, President, Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
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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
The Delaware River Basin Commission published temporary rules and the same proposed rule changes designating the Lower Delaware River as a Special Protection Water Area. The Fish and Boat Commission published proposed additions to the list of Class A Wild Trout Waters.
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Technical Guidance & Permits
The Department published proposed changes to blasting regulation and notice it has recinded guidance on pollution prevention and energy efficiency.
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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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