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Host Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Waste Transfer Station in Luzerne County

06/07/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to take testimony from residents regarding the proposed Northeast Waste Transfer Station (NEWT) in Hazleton, Luzerne County.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6-9 PM at the Hazle Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue building located at 1113 N. Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202.  Representatives from the department and NEWT will be on hand to listen to the testimony.

DEP To Host Public Hearing on Proposed Prompt Interim Response for Douglass Township, PADEP To Host Public Hearing on Proposed Prompt Interim Response for Douglass Township, PA

06/07/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to provide a brief informational presentation regarding the Boyertown Landfill Site PFAS investigation and to hear oral comments on DEP’s proposed prompt interim response action.  The meeting will be held from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Company, 1454 E Philadelphia Ave, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Pennsylvania to Host Falcon Banding Livestream Event

06/06/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host an educational livestream event featuring the banding of the Harrisburg falcon nestlings on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at 9:30 AM.

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Multiple Areas of Pennsylvania

06/06/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Multiple Areas of Pennsylvania

06/05/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the following areas of Pennsylvania:

Shapiro Administration Awards $1 Million to Projects to Educate and Engage Youth and Adults in Improving the Environment in Their Communities

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants to 73 projects that will engage youth and adults in improving water quality and climate change resiliency in their communities. Fifty-five projects will serve environmental justice communities.

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Northeast Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including seven projects in the northeast region.

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Northcentral Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 10 projects in the northcentral region.

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Northwest Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 11 projects in the northwest region.

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Southeast Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 16 projects in the southeast region.

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Southcentral Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 10 projects in the southcentral region

DEP Announces Funding for Environmental Education Projects for Youth and Adults in Southwest Pennsylvania

06/01/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 18 projects in the southwest region.

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Multiple Areas of Pennsylvania

05/30/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the following areas of Pennsylvania

The Shapiro Administration Awards $7.8 million dollars in Grants for Environmental Restoration Projects

05/26/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding for 16 environmental restoration projects on abandoned mine lands, totaling $7.8 million dollars. These projects, which are being funded as a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), primarily focus on the reclamation of abandoned mine land (AML), abatement of acid mine drainage (AMD) through reclamation, and/or treatment of AMD through the construction, operation, and/or maintenance of an AMD treatment facility.

Governor’s Invasive Species Council Celebrates Pennsylvania Native Species at North Creek Nurseries

05/18/2023
 The Governor’s Invasive Species Council underscored the importance of sustaining native plants, insects, and animals on land and in our waters during a visit to North Creek Nurseries today to celebrate the second annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day.

ADVISORY: TOMORROW – LANDENBERG – Governor’s Invasive Species Council to Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species at North Creek Nurseries

05/17/2023
Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, Transportation, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission will highlight actions state agencies are taking to help counter the proliferation of invasive species and their increasing ecological, economic, and public health impacts in Pennsylvania.

Shapiro Administration to Hold Small Business Resource Fair in Darlington Township on May 17

Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection and Agriculture will have staff on site to connect residents to state resources

05/15/2023
The Shapiro Administration will hold a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Darlington Township, Beaver County. This is an opportunity for small businesses, farmers, and residents to receive the resources they need as they recover from the impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The resource fair will be open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Darlington Township Building, 3950 Darlington Rd, Darlington, PA 16115.

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone for Friday, May 12, 2023, in Multiple Areas of Pennsylvania

05/11/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Friday, May 12, 2023, in the following areas of Pennsylvania:

DEP To Receive Comments and Host In-Person Hearing on Air Quality Permit Application for Chester Facility, Delaware County

05/04/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it will receive public comments and host an in-person public hearing regarding a plan approval application for Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT III) requirements for Covanta Delaware Valley, LP, a waste to energy facility in the City of Chester, Delaware County.

DEP To Host Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Waste Transfer Station in Luzerne County

05/04/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public meeting to answer questions from residents regarding the proposed Northeast Waste Transfer Station (NEWT) in Hazleton, Luzerne County.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 31st from 6-9 PM at the Hazle Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue building located at 1113 N. Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202. Representatives from the department and NEWT will be on hand to provide an overview of the permitting process and the project itself, and answer questions.

DEP To Host Public Meeting and Hearing Regarding Rausch Creek Mining Project in Schuylkill County

04/25/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) will host a public meeting and hearing to answer questions and take testimony from residents regarding revisions to two active mining permits and the transfer of a third permit for work located in three Schuylkill County townships.  The meeting/hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-7:30 PM and the hearing will take place from 7:40-9:30 PM. Both will be held at the Tremont Borough Municipal Building located at 139 Clay Street Tremont, 17981. Representatives of the department and Rausch Creek will be in attendance.

Shapiro Administration Unveils New Interactive Soil and Water Sampling Map as Results Continue to Show No Contamination after the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

New map provides data to the public, soil and water sample results indicate no signs of contamination from train derailment

04/24/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released a new interactive mapping tool that shows final sample results from soil and water testing conducted by DEP in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment on February 3, 2023. Pennsylvanians can use this tool to review sampling results in the vicinity of the derailment.

Shapiro Administration Announces Commitment to Fight Climate Change Under New EPA Climate Grant Program

04/14/2023
Today, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Secretary Rich Negrin joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz, PENNVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli, and local government partners to celebrate Earth Month and highlight the partnership between federal, state, and local governments to fight climate change.

ADVISORY – Shapiro Administration Announces Commitment to Fight Climate Change Under New EPA Climate Grant Program

04/13/2023
The Shapiro Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a media event on Friday April 14, 2023, at 11 AM. Acting Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Rich Negrin will join EPA Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz and PENNVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli to announce the new Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program that will help Pennsylvania fight climate change from the state and local levels.

Department of Environmental Protection Begins 2023 Black Fly Suppression Program

04/13/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began its 2023 Black Fly Suppression Program this week. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,800 stream miles in 37 counties of the commonwealth.

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County

04/11/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County, which includes Clairton City, Glassport Borough, Liberty Borough, Lincoln Borough, and Port Vue Borough.

DEP to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Warehouse Project in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County

04/06/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to take testimony from the public regarding an application by I-80-115, C-1, LLC, Blakeslee for a National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit for a proposed warehouse project to be located in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County.  The hearing will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Hall located at 1539 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334.  Representatives from the DEP’s Waterways Engineering and Wetlands Program, the Monroe County Conservation District, and I-80-115 C-1 Site, LLC will be in attendance.

DEP to Host Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Warehouse Project in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County

04/06/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to take testimony from the public regarding an application by Orchard BJK Company, LLC for a National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit for construction of the Pocono Mountains Corporate Center North Warehouse, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. The hearing will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 7:40 PM to 9:10 PM at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Hall located at 1539 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334.  Representatives from DEP’s Waterways Engineering and Wetlands Program, the Monroe County Conservation District, and Orchard BJK Company, LLC will be in attendance.

DEP Provides Update on Delaware River Pollution Event

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been on the scene since the first hours after the spill of an acrylic latex substance in Bristol and continues to monitor the situation.

03/26/2023
On Friday, March 24, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM the Department of Environmental Protection’s emergency response team responded to a release of approximately 8,100 gallons of acrylic latex polymer that was released by a chemical processing plant and an unknown amount has entered the Delaware River. The incident occurred at Trinseo Altuglas Facility in Bristol, Bucks County Pennsylvania. Downstream and nearby systems were alerted because of the tidal flow of the Delaware. 

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County

03/21/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County, which includes Clairton City, Glassport Borough, Liberty Borough, Lincoln Borough, and Port Vue Borough.
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