2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (399+ words) The workshop explores how homeowners can incorporate local habitat into their landscapes to support pollinators and strengthen ecosystem health." As natural spaces continue to shrink, understanding and supporting local ecology becomes increasingly important for preserving the benefits these systems provide,…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago  (430+ words) The vote was nearly unanimous-- 198 to 4. Since the 1990s, the population of monarch butterflies in North America has declined by 90%." As a result of their decline, these pollinators are now candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act by the U. S. Fish…...

14+ hour, 38+ min ago  (479+ words) Each year, the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee designates a Trail of the Year to help build enthusiasm and support for trails and raise public awareness about the value of Pennsylvania's trail network. The 20-member DCNR-appointed committee represents both motorized and…...

14+ hour, 58+ min ago  (364+ words) September 14 will feature a pre-conference All Ag Agency meeting followed by the main Conference September 15 to 17." Check the Agenda tab for all the details. Event organizers anticipate more than 200 conservation professionals from around the state will attend the third annual…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (701+ words) Financial support for this mini grant program is provided through the BHE GT&S Foundation. Since 2005, the mini grant program has awarded a total of $600, 609 to 144 organizations." Since 2005, the grant program has aided the region's watershed groups with awards that…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (564+ words) The poll by Susquehanna Polling & Research found-- -- 94% believe state parks and forests are either "very" or "somewhat" important to quality of life and the overall state of Pennsylvania " including 85% "very" important. This strong affirmation exists regardless of whether or not…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (385+ words) After the celebration luncheon there will be a tour of the award-winning Lowber Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment System which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 1991, a group of concerned citizens formed the Sewickley Creek Watershed Association to promote the conservation of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (433+ words) Guided tours will be offered, rain or shine, June 29, as well as July 1, 8 and 10. No rain dates will be provided. Reservations are required and attendance is limited. All attendees, including children, must register online and obtain a free permit." To…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (504+ words) Ken Pledger, of Cumberland County, has spent the past few years volunteering with Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Steward Program, putting in more than 500 hours of service working on a variety of tree-planting, stream testing and other environmental projects across…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (786+ words) Here is an appreciate posted by EPCAMR-- Bobby and John have been two of the Chesapeake Bay's most strongest and leading advocates for funding, education, outreach, awareness, and advocacy for the restoration and cleanup of the Bay for decades." They…...