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Sen. Yaw Plans Bills On 3rd Party Permitting, Stream Cleaning, Nutrient Procurement, Farm Conservation Excellence, Testing Lead In School Water
May 4, 2019
U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Reports Out RECLAIM, Good Samaritan Mine Reclamation Initiatives; Senate Version Introduced
May 3, 2019

On May 1, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee reported out HR 2156 (Cartwright-D- PA) RECLAIM abandoned mine reclamation initiative to accelerate spending from the federal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.

RECLAIM would support reclamation project that have the added benefit of improving the local economy.

Also approved and reported out was HR 315 which would enact a federal Good Samaritan Program to encourage watershed and community groups to to reclaim abandoned mines and restore waterways.

PA Envirothon Draws Hundreds Of High School Students To State Competition In Johnstown May 21-22
May 2, 2019
PEC Now Accepting Applications For Grants To Support Local Trails Month Events
May 2, 2019

The PA Environmental Council is now accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $500 to help community organizations and trail groups celebrate Pennsylvania Trails Month in September 2019.  Applications are due May 15. Click Here for all the details on how to apply.

PA Environmental Educators: 2019 Status & Needs Of Environmental Education In PA Survey
May 2, 2019
Fish & Boat Commission Invites Public To Help Update Strategic Plan
May 2, 2019
Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates
April 30, 2019

River Network’s Drinking Water Guide is a first step in galvanizing a national network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable, and sustainable drinking water and drinking water systems.

Pennsylvania commits to Paris Agreement climate goals; state’s plan calls for 80 percent carbon cuts by 2050
April 29, 2019
Paddle on the Schuylkill River Sojourn for free
April 28, 2019

To apply for the Schuylkill Action Network Sojourn Steward, visit https://www.schuylkillwaters.org/projects/sojourn-steward

PA Resources Council, PA American Water To Host 3 Drug Take-Back Day Collection Events April 27 In Allegheny County
April 27, 2019

To find a drug take-back location near you at any time, visit https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/GetHelpNow/PillDrop.aspx

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