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Delaware River Keeper Network Hosts May 27 Webinar On Biosolids And Sewage Sludge Impacts On Farms In Pennsylvania
13+ min ago (370+ words) Sewage sludge, processed into "biosolids, has been applied on farm fields for decades in Pennsylvania. The application on land is considered a "beneficial use under state regulations and permitting." There is mounting evidence that biosolids applied on farms can contaminate…...
PA Environment Digest Blog: Penn State Extension Hosts June 12 In-Person Field To Data - Environmental Stream Health Monitoring In Action Workshop In Huntingdon County
33+ min ago (277+ words) Discover how stream health is measured through hands-on learning in flow, water quality, erosion, and sediment, with live demonstrations at a local stream site. This one-day workshop introduces practical environmental monitoring techniques with a focus on stream health." Participants will…...
DCNR Now Accepting Applications For Wild Resource Conservation Grants
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (495+ words) The WRCP provides critical support for conserving non-game animals, native plants and fungi, and invertebrates such as insects " species often left out of traditional conservation programs but vital to the Commonwealth's ecosystems. More than $500, 000 will be available for this grant…...
DCNR Begins Targeted Spraying Of State Forest Land To Combat Spongy Moth, Fall Cankerworm Populations
53+ min ago (780+ words) After defoliating 55, 286 acres in 2025, spongy moth impacts are declining. This year's treatment will cover just over 3, 100 acres-- down from more than 75, 000 acres last year and 227, 000 the year before-- reflecting the success of suppression efforts statewide. Feeding while in the larval…...
PA Environment Digest Blog: DEP Invites Comments On Water Quality Permit Amendment To Correct Wetlands Impacts For Homer City Generation Data Center Project In Indiana County
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (143+ words) The application proposes to amend permit E3206225-004 to correct the impact assignment of Wetland W-22, a 0. 08-acre non-Federally jurisdictional wetland which was originally shown in the application as a temporary impact, to be a permanent impact. The revised wetland impacts for the…...
DEP Invites Comments On Section 401 Water Quality Certification For Restart Of Three Mile Island Nuclear Data Center Power Plant In Dauphin County
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (753+ words) DEP proposes to certify that the restart of the facility, operation and maintenance at the facility does comply with the federal Clean Water Act. Impacts to aquatic resources associated with resumed operation of the facility include water withdrawal from the…...
Penn State Extension June 9 Webinar On Creating Connections Through Citizen - Community Science
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (436+ words) Discover how individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels can contribute to real scientific research during this engaging webinar led by Penn State Extension educators. Participants will learn what community science is, explore a range of projects from across the…...
PEC Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Recognize Pittsburgh International Airport; Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail; David & Lillian Cale For Their Gift Of Laurel Caverns
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (451+ words) From onsite microgrid and renewable energy installations to the recently completed terminal modernization project, PIT has set the regional standard for efficiency, resiliency, and responsible development." Future plans for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and clean hydrogen production will take the…...
Washington & Jefferson Center For Energy Finds Communities Are Unprepared For The Rapid Industrialization Brought By A. I. Data Centers And Their Impacts; Proposals Are Outpacing Regulatory, Planning Processes
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (825+ words) The paper-- Clouds On The Horizon: An Integrative Review Of Data Centers and Local Governance In the United States-- synthesizes sprawling literature on various aspects of data center development, including energy and water use, siting, jobs, tax revenue, community impacts,…...
Thursday PA Environment & Energy Articles - News Clips: 5. 7. 26
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1255+ words) -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution" [It's Not A Suggestion] June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 September 28, 29, 30 October 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21 June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 TODAY's Calendar Of Events" TODAY 9: 00: Agenda Posted. DEP Public Water System Technical Advisory Center Board meeting. Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg. 9: 00 a. m. TODAY 8: 30: In-Person. PA Emergency Management Agency Flood…...