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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced $600,000 in grants to 12 community organizations as part of its Pennsylvania Engaging New Voices on Environmental Justice initiative. …
DEP Awards $600,000 in Grants to Support Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is making nearly $1 million available to support environmental education and stewardship projects across the state. This initiative aims to …
Pennsylvania DEP Announces Significant Funding for Environmental Education Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has unveiled the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants, emphasizing equity in its revamped grant process. This …
DNREC Announces Equity-Focused 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. This move is part of a larger effort by more than 20 federal agencies …
USDA Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan to Strengthen Resilience Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to monitor the long-term health impacts of …
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Monitor Health of Train Derailment Victims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior this week welcomed three new appointees. These leaders will play pivotal roles in advancing the administration’s ambitious Investing in America agenda, which …
New Appointees Join the Department of the Interior to Advance Clean Energy and Environmental Justice Read More
In a historic move to fortify climate resilience, the Biden-Harris Administration this week announced an $18 million investment to amplify the native seed supply, a key component of the Investing …
Bolstering Climate Resilience: Biden-Harris Administration Sows $18 Million into Native Seed Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a pivotal 10 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as they commemorate a full decade since the establishment of regional Climate Hubs. These …
USDA’s Groundbreaking Climate Hubs: A Decade of Climate Resilience Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s Office of Environmental Justice has announced the dates of a series of public comment meetings for Pennsylvanians to attend and share …
DEP Announces Public Comment Meetings Series for Interim Final PA Environmental Justice Policy Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration is updating its Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy to expand environmental safeguards and protect vulnerable communities. The new policy aims to ensure equal access to clean air, …
Shapiro Administration Takes Major Step to Expand Environmental Justice Protections and Empower Communities Read More