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Weekly PA Environment Digest Newsletter
August 16, 2010
(8/16/2010)
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* Rendell Proposes Nearly $4 Million More Cut From DEP, DCNR To Fill Budget Hole

Gov. Rendell told Senate and House legislative leaders this week a $280 million deficit remains in the budget after Congress passed the extra Medicaid funding.

* Did You Know You Can Search Nearly 6 Years Of Digests On Any Topic?

Did you know you can search nearly 6 years of back issues of the PA Environment Digest on dozens of topics, by county and on any key word you choose. Just click on the search page.

* Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule

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

* Rep. Mundy Plans Bill To Prohibit Gas Wells From Floodplains

 

* Senate, House Agriculture Committees To Hold Hearing On Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees will hold a hearing on August 18 as part of Ag Progress Days in State College on the status of commitments to reduce nutrient and sediment flowing to the Chesapeake Bay.

* DEP: Natural Gas Emergency Responders Locating In PA To Improve Response Times

Recent high-profile accidents at natural gas wells in Pennsylvania prompted the Department of Environmental Protection to arrange emergency response services with a leading company that is opening a new operation in the state.

* Range Posts First Voluntary Marcellus Shale Hydraulic Fracturing Disclosure Forms


* EPA Proposes Sediment Limits For Chesapeake Bay Pollution TMDL


* Online Video: EPA Clean Water Blog Spotlights Philadelphia Water Quality Efforts


* Allegheny Front: Despite Lake Erie's Progress, Sewage Persists In Great Lakes

The Allegheny Front radio program this week profiles the progress and what yet needs to be done to deal with sewage discharges into Lake Erie.

* Ag Progress Days Set For August 17-19 Near State College

Folks with questions about managing their crops or weeds can get answers at the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent at Penn State's Ag Progress Days from August 17 to 19.         

* RAVE Photographic Expedition Thru The Chesapeake Bay Watershed


* DEP Now Accepting Coastal Zone Management Grant Applications

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Coastal Zone Management Grants.  The deadline for applications is October 15.

* USGS: Number Of Counties In Drought Watch Condition Grows To 20, 1 In Emergency

The USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center this week reported the number of counties in drought watch condition doubled from 10  to 20 in the last two weeks, according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index.  One county-- Carbon-- is in drought emergency condition for groundwater sources.

* DEP Imposes Thermal Limit On RRI Energy’s Shawville Power Plant Discharge

The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced it has renewed the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for RRI Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings LLC’s Shawville Power Plant in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.

* Fish & Boat Commission Family Fishing Program At Lackawanna State Park August 21


* PROP Announces Record Attendance At 20th Annual PROP Conference


* Joy Best Wins Sue Wiseman Scholarship From PA CleanWays-Keep PA Beautiful

PA CleanWays-Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful this week announced Joy Best, age 17, from Buxmont Christian Educational Institute in Philadelphia, was chosen as the 2010 $1,000 Sue Wiseman Scholarship recipient.  

* Save The Date: PA Resources Council Annual Dinner & Wine Tasting November 18


* EPA Offers Tips For Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Shopping


* Community Tree Management Institute Offered By Penn State September 15-16


* Vote! PA National, State Parks Could Benefit From Coca-Cola Live Positively Initiative


* Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Expanded To 43 Counties


* Grants Aid DCNR Efforts To Combat Forest Insect Pests, Invasive Plants


* Reminder: PA Environmental Council Photo Contest Submissions Due August 20

This is your last chance to submit photos for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s 40th Anniversary Photo Contest!

* Register Now For September 28-29 PA Brownfields Conference


* Consumers Set Electricity Use Records In PJM Region


* SunRun Brings PA Homeowners Clean Alternative To Utility Electricity


* Unlocking The Biomass Potential For Grasses, Wood Products Workshop August 24

The Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, in partnership with the Capital Resource Conservation & Development Area Council, invite you to a follow-up discussion on biomass on August 24 at the Ribbon Mill in Carlisle, Pa from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

* Governor's Residence Earns Gold For Going Green With LEED Certification


* Philadelphia Housing Authority Breaks Ground For Energy Efficient Housing

The Philadelphia Housing Authority kicked off its effort to beautify Philadelphia's gateway from Delaware County with the groundbreaking of Paschall Village in southwest Philadelphia this week.

* Erie County Climate Adaptation Workshop Set For September 1


* EPA Invites Public To Vote In Rachel Carson Photo Contest


* PA League Of Conservation Voters Told To Stop Soliciting Donations

The Department of State this week published notice in the PA Bulletin directing the officers, principals, employees and contractors of the PA League of Conservation Voters to stop soliciting for donations.

* Help Wanted: Western PA Conservancy Assistant Director Watershed Manager


* 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.

* Quick Clips

Here's a selection of NewClips on environmental topics from around the state--

* Marcellus Shale NewsClips


* Watershed NewsClips


* Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice extending municipal NPDES Stormwater Discharge permit deadlines for nine months (see separate storyand notice of changes to list of firms certified to perform radon-related activities (Pa Bulletin page 4711)

* Calendar Of Events

Upcoming legislative meetings, conferences, workshops, plus links to other online calendars. Meetings are in Harrisburg unless otherwise noted.  NEW means new from last week.  Go to the online Calendar webpage.

* Stories Invited

Send your stories, photos and videos about your project, environmental issues or programs for publication in the PA Environment Digest to:  DHess@CrisciAssociates.com.

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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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