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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that its Shared Energy Manager Program helped 22 local governments identify over $2.8 million in annual energy savings in …
Pennsylvania DEP Program Saves Local Governments $2.8 Million in Energy Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — From the air we breathe to the water we drink, Pennsylvania’s environment forms the foundation of daily life. But safeguarding these natural resources is no small feat in …
Your Right to Breathe Clean Air and Drink Pure Water: How DEP’s Vigilance is Protecting Pennsylvania’s Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is stepping up its reclamation efforts with an infusion of $19.6 million directed at repairing abandoned mine lands (AMLs) that have plagued communities and ecosystems for decades. …
Pennsylvania’s Mining Scars Are Healing—$19.6M Pushes Environmental Restoration Forward Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a bold step to combat air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions with over $2.55 million in grants for clean fuel transportation infrastructure. The Pennsylvania Department …
Pennsylvania’s $2.55M Bet on Clean Transportation Sparks Revolution in Air Quality and Health! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has once again stepped up in the fight to protect and restore its most precious natural resources by awarding $24 million to improve water quality within the …
$24M to Rescue Pennsylvania’s Polluted Waters—Radical Moves to Save the Chesapeake Bay! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A $67,000 grant has been awarded to the Chester County Conservation District as part of a larger state and federal initiative to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay …
$67,000 Grant Boosts Chester County’s Fight to Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed Read More
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) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline operations and advance environmental oversight. Since November 2023, the DEP has …
DEP Slashes Permit Backlog by 75%, Ends Oil and Gas Delays – What It Means for Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to safeguard and enhance the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the allocation of $402,021 in grants …
DEP Commits $402K to Transform Delaware Estuary: A Boost for Ecosystems and Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has issued a drought watch for 33 counties and elevated the status to a drought warning for Berks and Schuylkill counties, following …
Drought Alert: Pennsylvania’s Water Crisis Spurs Urgent Conservation and Wildfire Warnings Read More