The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 30 PA Bulletin it is making available a copy of the draft 2016 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report for public comment.

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a webinar on August 1 starting at 10:00 a.m to discuss the findings of the draft 2016 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report and the most recent scientific research on Susquehanna River impairment.

The departments of Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Wednesday announced funding is being made available under a new DCNR Riparian Forest Buffer Grant Program to assist landowners with planting trees along streams in Pennsylvania to improve water quality.  (formal notice)

By Tim Herd, Executive Director, PA Recreation & Park Society, a member of the PA Growing Greener Coalition.

Harry Campbell, PA Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, recently sent this letter of support for an Op-Ed Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) wrote that appeared on PennLive.com saying new sources of funding are critical to meeting Pennsylvania’s clean water commitments.

PA Environment Digest now has a Google+ Circle called Green Works In PA.  Let us join your Circle.

Here are the Senate and House Calendars and Committee meetings showing bills of interest as well as a list of new environmental bills introduced--

The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. Wednesday presented the operators of five farms with the Clean Water Farm Award during its annual conference in State College, PA.

Conservation district staffs, state officials, and legislative partners convened in State College to honor conservationists during the PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. and State Conservation Commission’s 69th Joint Annual Conference.

Pennsylvania farmers can apply for 2016-17 Resource Enhancement and Protection Farm Conservation Tax Credit Program (REAP) beginning August 1 for completed projects.  Applications for proposed or completed projects will be accepted beginning August 15.

The 4th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum, to be held September 19-20 in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, is now accepting early-bird registrations now through August 19.

The first group of Beaver County Senior Environment Corps (SEC) volunteers completed their training at the Beaver County Conservation District July 21.

The Schuylkill Action Network, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Conservation District, unveiled stormwater street art by 8th grader Kristin Olinger, from Phil-Mont Christian Academy, on July 29 in Norristown.

The International Facility Management Association will hold the second of two workshops on Green Stormwater Infrastructure Best Practices on August 2 at the Philadelphia Development Corporation, 4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia starting at 7:30 a.m.

The July UpStream newsletter is now available from the Stroud Water Research Center in Chester County featuring articles on--

The PA Chapter of the American Water Works Association is hosting a free workshop on September 20 for small water systems focusing on improving drinking water system quality.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has schedule 4 public meetings in Pennsylvania to take public comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 118.8 mile, 36-inch PennEast Pipeline Project proposed to run between Luzerne County and Mercer County, New Jersey.  (formal notice)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Wednesday issued a draft Environmental Impact Assessment for the Northern Access Pipeline Project saying the project would cause no significant impact.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful invites Pennsylvania residents and groups to sign up now to coordinate a cleanup as part of the 2016 International Coastal Cleanup being held from September 1 through October 31.

Have you seen “Recycle Right” around the Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh? The six-foot-tall recycling symbol, made from iron rebar, chicken wire, and recyclables, has spent time in Fineview, Deutschtown, and has now taken up residence in Troy Hill (photo). 

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia LandCare Program is a nationally recognized model of landscape treatment and urban revitalization that addresses the widespread challenge of land vacancy plaguing the city’s neighborhoods.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an August 31 public hearing on a request for delegation of enforcement authority from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the federal Sewage Sludge Incineration Regulation Program.

The Sustainable Energy Fund honored world renowned solar energy expert Ron Celentano with the Epstein Award, which recognizes those who have made major contributions toward building a sustainable energy future.

Is your company interested in saving money through pollution prevention strategies and energy efficiency assessments?

The DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board meets August 2 in Pittsburgh and among the items on the agenda is a presentation on renewable energy and environmental justice by NextGen Climate, a political action group started by Tom Steyer in San Francisco which provides support to candidates on climate issues.

The Commonwealth Court Tuesday ruled against efforts by 19-year old Ashley Funk and other  minor children to force Pennsylvania to adopt limits on climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions.

Department of Health Monday announced it will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets August 4, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of one of the state’s five nuclear power plants.

The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention and Exelon Corporation Monday announced Exelon will be the official zero-carbon energy provider for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wednesday announced it would begin accepting applications for Community Conservation Partnership Program recreation and land conservation grants August 1 and close September 15 for this year.

The Wildlands Conservancy in the Lehigh Valley Monday published its schedule of educational programs in August.

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn Monday joined other state and local officials and conservation representatives in celebrating acquisition of the Brown’s Farm tract in Millcreek Township, Erie County.

The Laurel Highlands Trails Summit, a workshop to empower trail stakeholders to build community investment and economic development, market trails, and build volunteer capacity, will take place on September 20 at the Morguen Toole Company, 130 Center Street in Meyersdale, Somerset County.

The Brodhead Creek Watershed Association will sponsor another in its series of Get Outdoors Poconos hikes, this time on the Cherry Creek Loop near Delaware Water Gap in Monroe County on August 20 starting at 10:00 a.m.

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation is accepting entries to its State Parks and Forests Through The Seasons Photo Contest until September 13.

Join the Manada Conservancy in Dauphin County on September 25 as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with an evening of bluegrass and barbecue at the Music Over The Mountain program.

The Gifford Pinchot Institute Tuesday published its latest Pinchot Letter featuring articles on The Stewardship Ethic, including:

EarthShare, a nationwide network of the most respected environmental and conservation charities in the U.S., recently named PA Parks and Forests Foundation as a new benefiting member for 2017.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County invites visitors to watch and monitor the annual passage of raptor migrants as they move south during the Autumn Hawk Watch, held daily August 15 through December 15 at the Sanctuary’s famous North Lookout.

The Game Commission is hosting a webinar on August 4 from noon to 1:00 p.m. to provide hunters and any photographer with tips on taking successful wildlife photographs.

Scott J. Cope has been named the new President of the PA Association of Environmental Educators, taking over from Ed McCrea. 

LandStudies Inc. in Lancaster County is seeking a landscape foreman for its Field Operations division in Lititz.  The Foreman will lead and assist work crews with the installation of natural landscapes, ecological restoration, and invasive plant management projects.  Click Here for all the details and how to apply.

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program— PennTAP— is seeking qualified candidates to fill two technical advisor positions.

This section lists House and Senate Committee meetings, DEP and other public hearings and meetings and other interesting environmental events.

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

Here are NewsClips from around the state on all environmental topics, including General Environment, Budget, Marcellus Shale, Watershed Protection and much more.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an August 31 public hearing on a request for delegation of enforcement authority from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the federal Sewage Sludge Incineration Regulation Program.  Click Here for more information.

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