Thursday, November 13, 2008

Deer Management In PA - Part 3

Deer Management Vidoes. Continuing its ongoing outreach and educational efforts to heighten the understanding of deer management and whitetails, the Game Commission expanded its deer management webpage and produced a three-part video on deer management in Pennsylvania.
Here's part three.
Part 1 - Deer Management
Part 2 - Deer Management

Deer Management In PA - Part 2

Deer Management Vidoes. Continuing its ongoing outreach and educational efforts to heighten the understanding of deer management and whitetails, the Game Commission expanded its deer management webpage and produced a three-part video on deer management in Pennsylvania.
Here's part two.
Part 3 - Deer Management
Part 1 - Deer Management

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

More iConservePA.org Elect To Conserve Coverage

Watch this special follow-up CNN* news coverage by Cooper Anderson 180 to learn how you can be part of a creative "special election" on the iConservePA.org website by voting for your favorite environmental candidates in the "Elect to Conserve" campaign.
Voters will be eligible to win a home composter or a rain barrel. The winning Pennsylvania environmental program will receive a $5,000 grant. (When did voting in a real election get you anything like that!)
To vote, visit the 2008 Elect To Conserve webpage.
Click here to watch more election coverage by CNN's Cooper Anderson.
This message "approved" by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
*Conservation News Network, of course.

Secretary Donna Cooper on PA Climate Change Initiatives

Secretary of Policy and Planning Donna Cooper outlines the steps Pennsylvania has taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and legislation Gov. Rendell is supporting to reduce the impacts of climate change during a press conference in Harrisburg on a new Union of Concerned Scientists report on potential global warming impacts in Pennsylvania.
Watch these other presentations from the press conference:
John Walliser, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Lance Pierce, Union of Concerned Scientists
Ray Najjar, Penn State University Professor of Meterorology and Geosciences
Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University Professor of Entomology

Prof. Shelby Fleischer on Impacts of Global Warming on Agriculture

Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University Professor of Entomology, provides a summary of global warming impacts on agriculture in Pennsylvania from a new Union of Concerned Scientists report at a press conference in Harrisburg.
Watch these other presentations from the press conference:
John Walliser, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Lance Pierce, Union of Concerned Scientists
Ray Najjar, Penn State University Professor of Meterorlogy and Geosciences
Donna Cooper, Secretary of Policy and Planning

Prof. Ray Najjar On Climate Changes Impacts on Weather, Forests

Ray Najjar, Penn State University Associate Professor of Meterorology and Geosciences, talks about the findings in a Union of Concerned Scientists report on potential global warming impacts on weather and forests in Pennsylvania at a press conference in Harrisburg.
Watch these other presentations from the press conference:
John Walliser, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Lance Pierce, Union of Concerned Scientists
Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University Professor of Entomology
Donna Cooper, Secretary of Policy and Planning

Lance Pierce On Global Warming Impacts in PA

Lance Pierce introduces a new Union of Concerned Scientists report on potential global warming impacts in Pennsylvania at a press conference in Harrisburg.
Watch these other presentations from the press conference:
John Walliser, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Ray Najjar, Penn State Associate Professor of Meterorology and Geosciences
Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University Professor of Entomology
Donna Cooper, Secretary of Policy and Planning

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

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Andy McAllister, Watershed Coordinator, provides an overview of the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration. Look for Andy's upcoming documentary film on the history of the bituminous coal industry in Pennsylvania.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Luke Elzer, Appalachian Coal County Watershed Team
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association

Turtle Creek Watershed Association

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Diane Salvaggio from the Turtle Creek Watershed Association explains how a watershed model teaches students and adults about watershed problems and solutions at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Luke Elzer, Appalachian Coal County Watershed Team
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Loyalhanna Watershed Association

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Drew Banas, Executive Director, and Susan Huba, Program Manager, at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association provide an update on their watershed activities at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Luke Elzer, Appalachian Coal County Watershed Team
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Water Resources Education Network

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Kathleen Porter talks about the PA League of Women Voters Water Resources Education Network and invites groups to apply for the next round of WREN grants at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Luke Elzer, Appalachian Coal County Watershed Team
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team

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Luke Elser provides an overview of the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Washington County Watershed Alliance

Gary Stokum talks about the Washington County Watershed Alliance and the support it provides to county watershed groups at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Alex Petridis, The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife
Luke Elser, Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife

Alex Petridis from The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife provides an overview of the education, reptile rescue and other projects undertaken by his organization at the 2008 Ohio River Watershed Celebration.
Watch these over stories from the Celebration:
Welcome to the Celebration!
Environmental Award Winners
Wil Taylor, Jennings Environmental Education Center
Gary Stokum, Washington County Watershed Alliance
Luke Elser, Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team
Kathleen Porter, Water Resources Education Network
Drew Banas & Susan Huba, Loyalhanna Watershed Association
Diane Salvaggio, Turtle Creek Watershed Association
Andy McAllister, Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Michael Love, PA Energy Association

Michael Lover, PA Energy Association, on funding natural gas infrastructure improvements. He made the comments as part of an PA Infrastructure Group press conference to support the $400 million bond issue referendum and funding for transportation, telecommunications and electric infrastructure improvements.
The Group is sponsoring a Vote Yes For Clean Water initiative to let citizens express their support for the initiative.
The bond issue referendum is part of the water funding proposal supported by 45+ groups in the PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition.
Also presenting at the event were--
John Brosious, PA Municipal Authorities Assn.
Kelly Lewis, Founder PA Infrastructure Group
Rep. Joseph Preston, House Consumer Affairs Committee
J. Terrance Fitzpatrick, PA Energy Generation Association

J. Terrance Fitzpatrick On Electric Grid Improvements

J. Terrance Fitzpatrick, Electric Power Generation Assn., on electric grid improvements and electric competition. He made the comments as part of an PA Infrastructure Group press conference to support the $400 million bond issue referendum and funding for transportation, telecommunications and electric infrastructure improvements.
The Group is sponsoring a Vote Yes For Clean Water initiative to let citizens express their support for the initiative.
The bond issue referendum is part of the water funding proposal supported by 45+ groups in the PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition.
Also presenting at the event were--
John Brosious, PA Municipal Authorities Assn.
Kelly Lewis, Founder PA Infrastructure Group
Rep. Joseph Preston, House Consumer Affairs Committee
Michael Love, President, PA Energy Association

Rep. Preston Supports Nov. 4 Clean Water Referendum

Rep. Joseph Preston Urges Support for Nov. 4 Clean Water Referendum. He made the comments as part of an PA Infrastructure Group press conference to support the $400 million bond issue referendum and funding for transportation, telecommunications and electric infrastructure improvements.
The Group is sponsoring a Vote Yes For Clean Water initiative to let citizens express their support for the initiative.
The bond issue referendum is part of the water funding proposal supported by 45+ groups in the PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition.
Also presenting at the event were--
John Brosious, PA Municipal Authorities Assn.
Kelly Lewis, Founder PA Infrastructure Group
J.Terrance Fitzpatrick, General Counsel, PA Energy Generation Assn.
Michael Love, President, PA Energy Association

Kelly Lewis Urges Support of Clean Water Referendum

Kelly Lewis, Founder PA Infrastructure Group, Urges Support for Nov. 4 Clean Water Referendum. He made the comments as part of an PA Infrastructure Group press conference to support the $400 million bond issue referendum and funding for transportation, telecommunications and electric infrastructure improvements.
The Group is sponsoring a Vote Yes For Clean Water initiative to let citizens express their support for the initiative.
The bond issue referendum is part of the water funding proposal supported by 45+ groups in the PA Fair Share for Clean Water Coalition.
Also presenting at the event were--
John Brosious, PA Municipal Authorities Assn.
Rep. Joseph Preston, Majority Chair, House Consumer Affairs Committee
J.Terrance Fitzpatrick, General Counsel, PA Energy Generation Assn.
Michael Love, President, PA Energy Association

Arianna Proctor, DEP, Part 2

U.S.G.S./DEP On Emerging Water Pollutants. Part 2 - Arianna Proctor, Department of Environmental Protection, gives a presentation on emerging water pollutants, like pharmaceuticals, at the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee Environmental Issues Forum.
Arianna Proctor - Part 1.
Link to second presentation at the event: Dr. J. Kent Crawford, U.S.G.S.
These presentations are an update of a 2006 presentation by Dr. Crawford.
Note: These presentations are in several parts because YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes.

Arianna Proctor, DEP, Part 1

U.S.G.S./DEP On Emerging Water Pollutants. Part 1 - Arianna Proctor, Department of Environmental Protection, gives a presentation on emerging water pollutants, like pharmaceuticals, at the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee Environmental Issues Forum.
Link to Arianna Proctor - Part 2.
Link to second presentation at the event: Dr. J. Kent Crawford, U.S.G.S.
These presentations are an update of a 2006 presentation by Dr. Crawford.
Note: These presentations are in several parts because YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes.

J. Kent Crawford, U.S.G.S. Part 3

U.S.G.S./DEP On Emerging Water Pollutants. Part 3 - Dr. J. Kent Crawford, Water Quality Specialist for the PA Science Center for the U.S. Geological Survey, and Arianna Proctor, Department of Environmental Protection, give a presentation on emerging water pollutants, like pharmaceuticals, at the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee Environmental Issues Forum.
Links to Presentations:
Dr. J. Kent Crawford Part 1, Part 2
Arianna Proctor - Part 1
Note: These presentations are in several points because YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes.

2006 presentation by Dr. Crawford.

J. Kent Crawford U.S.G.S. Part 2

U.S.G.S./DEP On Emerging Water Pollutants. Part 2 - Dr. J. Kent Crawford, Water Quality Specialist for the PA Science Center for the U.S. Geological Survey, and Arianna Proctor, Department of Environmental Protection, give a presentation on emerging water pollutants, like pharmaceuticals, at the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee Environmental Issues Forum.
Links to Presentations:
Dr. J. Kent Crawford Part 1, Part 3
Arianna Proctor - Part 1
The presentation is an update of a 2006 presentation by Dr. Crawford.
Note: These presentations are in several points because YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

John Hanger On Climate Change Part 3

Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger spoke about taking action on climate change at the annual members meeting of the PA Environmental Council - Part 3. View Part 1 and Part 2.
Note: YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes and his address is in 3 parts.

John Hanger On Climate Change Part 2

Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger spoke about taking action on climate change at the annual members meeting of the PA Environmental Council - Part 2. View Part 1 and Part 3.
Note: YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes and his address is in 3 parts.