12/04/2024
Shapiro Administration’s Office of Environmental Justice recognized as a national model for proactive community engagement<br><br>Investment will go toward proactive community engagement
12/03/2024
Public Requested Hearing to Offer Input on Permit Application
11/27/2024
“DEP is also working to reduce the permit application backlog and modernize our permitting processes. Since hiring additional staff members and cataloging and reviewing DEP’s nearly 800 available types of permits, DEP has reduced the backlog by nearly 1,750 permits – that’s a 75 percent reduction – as of November 15, 2024.”
11/19/2024
Early investments in permit reduction are paying dividends for Pennsylvania businesses and residents as DEP can respond to applicants more quickly and ensure Pennsylvanians’ clean air and pure water is protected
11/13/2024
This year’s projects emphasize environmental education, community outreach, and continued research to benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem.
11/13/2024
This year’s projects emphasize environmental education, community outreach, and continued research to benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem
11/01/2024
33 counties now in Drought Watch - 2 counties now under Drought Warning<br><br>Dry conditions persist statewide
10/28/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public meeting to answer questions from the public regarding operations at five Schuylkill County facilities that have been the subject of public interest over the past several months. The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Tremont Municipal Building located at 139 Clay St., Tremont, PA 17981. The meeting will focus on operations at: Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola), Rausch Creek and CES Landfill. Representatives from the department will be on hand to answer questions.
10/28/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public meeting to answer questions from the public with concerns regarding the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. The meeting will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Saint Clair Elementary/Middle School located at 227 South Mill St, Saint Clair, PA 17970. Representatives from the department will be on hand to answer questions.
10/24/2024
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, DEP has made historic progress, plugging more than 270 wells across Pennsylvania<br><br>DEP has also provided the family with a temporary water supply during the plugging process
10/22/2024
Sec. Shirley Joined “Our Region’s Business” on WPXI in Pittsburgh to Update on Shapiro Administration Efforts to Update and Modernize DEP Permitting Processes<br><br>DEP Has Evaluated More Than 40,000 Permits Since Last Year, Without Having to Refund a Single Application Fee
10/20/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Monday, October 21, 2024, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County, which includes Clairton City, Glassport Borough, Liberty Borough, Lincoln Borough, and Port Vue Borough.
10/19/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter for Sunday, October 20, 2024, in the Liberty-Clairton Area of Allegheny County, which includes Clairton City, Glassport Borough, Liberty Borough, Lincoln Borough, and Port Vue Borough.
10/17/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to take testimony from residents regarding an application by Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC for a Title V Operating Permit renewal regarding its facility in Nesquehoning, Carbon County. The hearing will take place on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School Auditorium, 912 Coal Region Way, Lansford, PA 18232. Representatives from the Department’s Air Quality Program, which is reviewing the permit renewal application and Panther Creek will be in attendance.
10/16/2024
Twelve grants across Pennsylvania will improve water quality and improve habitat for fish and wildlife<br><br>Projects will also help improve the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
10/16/2024
Since 2009, DEP’s enforcement actions have led to successive settlements with Cyprus resulting in a phased cleanup of the site
10/11/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting listening sessions to get public feedback on two $129 million programs that will help homeowners lower their energy costs. The Home Efficiency Rebate and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate programs will reimburse homeowners for making eligible energy efficient upgrades – making home improvement projects like air-sealing and installing insulation more affordable and cutting utility costs in the long run.
10/04/2024
Grants up to $50,000 available for non-profit organizations through the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program
09/24/2024
Drinking water supplies remain safe. Public advised to continue avoiding contact with water for twenty miles downstream out of caution.
09/23/2024
Public drinking water supplies in the area remain safe.<br><br>Out of caution, DEP advises the public to avoid contact with water for twenty miles downstream, including avoiding fishing, boating, swimming, and wading for the time being.
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