09/13/2024
DEP will expand outreach and education for local governments looking to add wind, solar, and other renewable energy assets to their communities
09/13/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
09/02/2024
DEP will conduct operations in Loyalsock and Old Lycoming townships on September 3, 2024
08/30/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public conference to accept comments and questions for a land use change for two mined sites in Goshen Township, Clearfield County.
08/27/2024
No contamination has been found related to the derailment; Shapiro Administration will continue to have presence to ensure long term health and safety of residents
08/27/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia.
08/27/2024
DEP will conduct operation in Westfield Township and Westfield and Knoxville Boroughs
08/26/2024
New program will train workers to cap hundreds of thousands of wells in Pennsylvania that have the potential to cause health, safety, or environmental concerns. New apprenticeship becomes 53rd program approved under Shapiro Administration – since Governor Shapiro took office, more than 9,600 apprentices have enrolled in earn-while-you-learn training programs.
08/26/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and the Pittsburgh Area, which includes the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland.
08/23/2024
Nearly $1 million in grants available for projects that will foster environmental stewardship and encourage Pennsylvanians to play a role in protecting clean air and water
08/21/2024
DEP will conduct operation in Westfield Township and Westfield and Knoxville Boroughs
08/20/2024
DEP will conduct operation in Ridley Township and Prospect Park Borough
08/20/2024
DEP will conduct operation in South Williamsport Borough and Armstrong Township
08/19/2024
DEP will conduct operation in Westfield Township and Westfield and Knoxville Boroughs
08/16/2024
Proposed settlement secured by DEP will hold Arxada (formerly known as Lonza Inc.) accountable for improperly storing and disposing of dangerous chemicals, putting public health and safety at risk
08/14/2024
DEP will conduct operation in South Williamsport Borough and Armstrong Township
08/13/2024
Department responds to public’s requests for a hearing
08/13/2024
DEP will conduct operation in parts Upper Chichester Township, Ridley Township, and Prospect Park Borough
08/12/2024
2024-25 Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Includes SPEED Program and Resources to Support Chapter 105 Pilot Program<br><br>SPEED Program Solicitation Will Launch in Fall 2024<br><br>DEP Has Already Cleared Backlog of Permits By 60% – Reducing the Backlog by 1,279 Permit Applications – Under Governor Shapiro
08/06/2024
DEP will conduct operation in parts of Loyalsock Township, Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville Borough, and Williamsport City
08/02/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a hearing to take testimony from the public on a mining permit application and draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the proposed new Maggie Lynn underground limestone mine in Deemston Borough, Washington County.
07/31/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
07/30/2024
The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants Program provides funding to small electric distribution companies to improve the all-hazards resilience of the electric grid and prevent disruptive events. Over 57,000 Pennsylvanians in mainly rural counties will experience significant improvements in their electric grid resilience and reliability.
07/30/2024
The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program provides funding to replace older gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles with new, clean, alternative fuel vehicles
07/28/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Susquehanna Valley Area, which includes the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York and the Pittsburgh Area, which includes the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland.
07/26/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a hearing to take testimony from the public on a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) renewal permit for the existing Rustic Ridge #1 Mine located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County and Saltlick Township, Fayette County.
07/19/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing on the permit associated with a proposed warehouse project in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Germansville Volunteer Fire Company located at 6011 Memorial Rd, Germansville, PA 18053.
07/09/2024
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley, Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn to celebrate significant improvements to the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
07/08/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecast a Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, for the Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley areas in Pennsylvania. For the Philadelphia area, this includes the counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester. For the Susquehanna Valley area, this includes the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York.