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Weekly PA Environment Digest Newsletter
Feb. 27, 2012
(2/27/2012)
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* DEP Secretary: I'm Bullish About This Budget And In Our Ability To Deliver

Secretary of Environmental Protection Michael Krancer told the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday DEP has the resources and personnel to properly regulate and protect pubic health and safety and the environment in all areas of the department, including Marcellus Shale. "I'm bullish about this budget and in our ability to deliver."

* Growing Greener Coalition: Corbett Budget Cuts Undermine New Shale Law


* Updated Schedule For Remaining Senate, House Budget Hearings


* Did You Know You Can Search 7+ Years Of Digests On Any Topic?


* Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced


* Rep. George To Introduce Injection Well Moratorium Bill


* February Environmental Synopsis Now Available From Joint Conservation Committee


* CBF Comments On EPA Review Of Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Watershed Plan


* Expedition Chesapeake Launches Student Essay Contest


* Perkiomen Watershed Annual Stream Cleanup April 21

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in Montgomery County will hold its annual stream cleanup on April 21.  Volunteers age 3 and up are welcome to participate.   Each year over 500 volunteers will help celebrate Earth Day by removing trash from the watershed.  Click Here for more details and to register.

* PUC Provides Direction On Implementation Of Drilling Impact Fee


* Chief Oil & Gas Improves 80 Miles Of Pennsylvania Roads In 2011


* Marcellus Shale Coalition Chair Ray Walker Named Engineer Of The Year


* DEP Fines Catalyst Energy $185,000 for Water Contamination, Erosion Violations, Spills


* Keep PA Beautiful Expands Successful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program With Grants


* PennDOT: Statewide Roadside Cleanup Planned, Volunteers Needed Starting March 1


* Keep PA Beautiful Sue Wiseman Student Scholarship Applications Due May 1


* Recycling Markets Center Hosts Composting Summit March 15


* Green Valleys Association Sponsors Permaculture Principles Workshop March 17


* DEP Fines Lawn Service Firm $160,000 For Stream Pollution


* Game Commission Offers Seedlings For Schools Program


* Northeast Regional Wildlife Conservation Needs Grants Due March 1


* Bats, Other Rare Wildlife In Central PA Cave Saved From Mine


* Wildlands Conservancy Announces March Youth, Community Education Programs

The Wildlands Conservancy this week announced their Youth and Community education program schedule for March.  Click Here for more details.

* DCNR Helps Dedicate Newly Restored Schuylkill River Trail


* Pennsylvania Issues Updated Fish Consumption Advisories For 2012


* ClearWater Conservancy Earns National Recognition


* PPL Applies To Lower Default Service Electric Rates


* DEP Hosts Workshops On ISO Energy Efficiency Standards March 6, 8, 20 & April 5

The Department of Environmental Protection invites industries, businesses, utilities and local government introductory workshops about the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, a program designed to promote energy efficiency and help reduce operating costs.

* Heating Bill Help Available For Low-Income Households Until March 31


* New Study Demonstrates Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Pennsylvania


* Help Wanted: Chester County Conservation District Agricultural Conservationist

The Chester County Conservation District is seeking candidates for an Agricultural Resource Conservationist position.  An Agricultural Resource Conservationist provides technical and financial assistance to local landowners in order to conserve soil, and to protect and enhance Chester County's natural resources.  Click Here for instructions on how to apply.

* Help Wanted: Berks Conservation District Agricultural Conservationist, West Nile Technician


* Grants & Awards

This section gives you a heads up on upcoming deadlines for awards and grants and other recognition programs. NEW means new from last week.

* Budget/Quick Clips


* Marcellus Shale NewsClips


* Flooding/Watershed Newsclips


* Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits

No new regulations published this week. Pennsylvania Bulletin - February 25, 2012

* Calendar Of Events


* Stories Invited


* Supporting Member PA Outdoor Writers Assn/PA Trout Unlimited

PA Environment Digest is a supporting member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers AssociationPennsylvania Council Trout Unlimited and the Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited.

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