In partnership with
@DCNRnews
,
@paagriculture
,
@pafishandboat
, Chesapeake Conservancy, Northcentral PA Conservancy and other Turtle Creek project partners, we are proud to announce that stream segments at Turtle Creek are now delisted and removed from the impaired waters list in…
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
SOLAR FOR ALL!
$156 million will be awarded to the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) as lead applicant of a two-member coalition that includes the Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation.
In the next 20 years the PEDA's Solar for All initiative is estimated to…
Our friends in the Northeast are dedicated to keeping their community clean! This month, despite a rainy forecast, their group picked up a total of 36 bags of trash along the Pittston Bypass in only 1.5 hours!
While that seems like a lot it was still 22 bags less than what…
Meet the new fleet of Electric School Buses for
@PHLschools
!
Thanks to grants through DEP’s Driving PA Forward Initiative, Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants Program, and
@EPA
Clean School Bus program, these new zero-emission school buses will help improve air quality in the…
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
In April 2024, 2.2 miles of streams in the Turtle Creek Watershed in Union County officially got a new lease on life when they were removed from the “impaired" waterways list.
Read more about the project:
Applications are open!! 🌱
The Growing Greener Plus program is part of DEP’s Grant and Loan Program, which provides grants to assist individuals, groups, and businesses in addressing a host of environmental issues.
Some examples of what Growing Greener has helped with include:…
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
Join me in York as we announce a new energy project that will create jobs, reduce emissions, provide reliable, affordable power for our Commonwealth, and build on Pennsylvania’s legacy as an energy leader:
22 projects across Pennsylvania will be honored with the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. Projects include: streambank restoration, tree planting, environmental conservation, and many more.
Learn more here:
Want a more energy-efficient home & save on your bills? Apply for the KEEP Home Energy Loan Program! Upgrade storm windows, ductless heating, smart thermostats, solar water heaters, EV chargers & more. Learn more at .
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
Thanks to federal infrastructure funding & the incredible folks at
@PennsylvaniaDEP
, we’re on our way to plugging 27,000 abandoned wells—including the one at Pamela & Ivan’s Murrysville home!
But estimates show there’s more than 350,000 ADDITIONAL wells left to be identified.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
Proud to be here in Butler County where we're plugging our 200th well.
In just 14 months, we've plugged more wells than the last 9 years combined — working tirelessly to create jobs, reduce methane emissions, and protect public health.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
Our
@PennsylvaniaDEP
team is onsite and
@PEMAHQ
is coordinating closely with our emergency management partners at the train derailment in Northampton County.
There is no wider threat to the public. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and communicate with local officials…
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
@PennsylvaniaDEP
has already begun the necessary rulemaking to add new requirements to improve the control for methane emissions.
Proud to work with our federal partners to protect our environment, while protecting energy jobs.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Retweeted
TONIGHT: Join our team members,
@PennsylvaniaDEP
, & community stakeholders @ 6 p.m. in Clairton to learn more about the statewide Priority Climate Action Plan!
Register here:
Location: Clairton City Hall, 551 Ravensburg Blvd, Clairton, PA 15025