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Winners Announced for 2007 Western PA Environmental Awards
The five winners of the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Dominion, were announced this week at a special awards ceremony in Pittsburgh.
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On the Senate/House Agenda/Bills Introduced
The Senate and Senate return to voting session June 11. Here’s what’s on the agenda this week--
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Senate/House Bills Moving
Here’s the rundown on environmental bills moving in the General Assembly this week….
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House Committee Reports Center for Environmental Education Bill
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee reported out Senate Bill 356 (MJWhite-R-Venango) establishing the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education in law after amending the bill to include a seat for county conservation districts on the governing board.
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Committee Hears Outline of Gov’s Energy Plan, Status of Electric Competition
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committees held the first of two joint hearings on energy policy in Pennsylvania.
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Freeman Bill to Protect Appalachian Trail Reported from Committee
Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) announced House Bill 1281, that would require municipalities that border the Appalachian Trail to enact zoning and other land-use ordinances to protect the Trail was moved out of the House Local Government Committee.
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Mine Families First Bill Passed by the House
This week the House passed and sent to the Senate House Bill 483 (Bastian-R-Somerset, DeWeese-D-Greene) that would give families of miners who are trapped in a mine special services from the state during the emergency.
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House Committees To Consider Rendell Energy Independence Plan Bills
The House Environmental Resources and Energy and Consumer Affairs Committees have scheduled meetings next week to consider three bills containing Gov. Rendell’s Energy Independence Initiative.
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Senate Committees Hold Second Hearing on PA Energy Policy
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committees will hold their second public hearing on an energy policy for Pennsylvania June 12.
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Joint Committee Hosts Forum on Carbon Sequestration June 11
Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee will host another in its series of Environmental Forums on June 11 featuring a presentation on carbon sequestration and climate change.
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Environmental Professionals Honor Noah Wenger with Karl Mason Award
The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals announced former Sen. Noah Wenger of Lancaster County was given the Karl Mason Award to recognize his commitment to the environment, conservation, and the health of family farms.
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Young Volunteers Honored for Cleanup Efforts Under COALS Program
Sen. Rhoades (R-Schuylkill), Rep. Argall (R-Schylkill), Rep. Belfanti (D-Northumberland) and other dignataries honored high school students at a Capitol press conference this week for completing cleanup projects on illegal dumpsites under the COALS Program.
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Join Farm, Sportsmen, Environmental, Business Groups to Support REAP June 12
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, farm, sportsmen, business and environmental groups will hold a press conference at 10:30 on June 12 at the rear of the Capitol in Harrisburg to urge Gov. Rendell and Members of the General Assembly to support the REAP – the Resource Enhancement and Protection Act legislation to reduce nutrients and sediments going to Pennsylvania’s waterways.
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Lehigh River Watershed Photography Contest Now Accepting Entries
Submissions are now being accepted for the Lehigh River Watershed Photography contest, sponsored by Wildlands Conservancy, Olympus America Inc. and Dan’s Camera City.
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Doug Austen Writes Blog Entries for Fishing & Boating Week
Have you checked out the special blog entires by Doug Austen, Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission, as he travels around Pennsylvania for National Fishing and Boating Week?
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National Forest Restoration Working Partnership Grants Due July 13
The U.S. Forest Service is offering a one-time grant opportunity of $1.2 million to highlight examples of landscape-scale partnerships involving forest restoration and the use of woody biomass.
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PA Center for Environmental Ed June EE Connections Newsletter Now Online
The June issue of the 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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Holy Redeemer Hospital Receives EPA Recognition
Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, Pa. this week received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Partner for Change award
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PEC to Unveil Climate Change Roadmap for Pennsylvania
On June 11 the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will unveil a stakeholder-driven Climate Change Roadmap for Pennsylvania that includes nearly 40 recommendations to reduce climate-changing greenhouse gases emitted in the Commonwealth.
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Energy Efficiency Workshop for Universities, K-12 Schools June 19
The Department of Environmental Protection will host an energy efficiency workshop in Cranberry Township, Butler County on June 19 for universities and K-12 school districts.
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Allentown City Hall Basks in the Glow of New LED Lighting
There is a new look to the outside entrance of the Allentown City Hall at night. Light emitting diode fixtures, the first such area lights in eastern Pennsylvania, were installed at no cost to the City of Allentown as a demonstration project facilitated by the Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Fall Biomass Energy Conference Features Crawford County Company
Ernst Conservation Seeds in Crawford County will be one of the featured companies at the upcoming Energy from Biomass and Waste Expo & Conference on September 25-27 in Pittsburgh.
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Marine Sediment Microbial Fuel Cells Get a Nutritional Boost
Discarded crab and lobster shells may be the key to prolonging the life of microbial fuel cells that power sensors beneath the sea, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
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Peregrine Falcon Watch and Rescue Program to Begin
Volunteers from the Rachel Carson State Office Building and Wildwood Lake Sanctuary will keep a close eye on the Peregrine falcon nest located on the 15th floor of the building in Harrisburg next week as the four young nestlings attempt their first free flight.
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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 Department of Environmental Protection published notice of the method it used to place streams on the Sections 305(b) and 303(d) impaired waters list for public comment. 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 State Conservation Commission published proposed revisions to the Conservation District Fund Allocation Program policy.
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Calendar of Upcoming 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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