PA Enviro Video Library

Matt Ehrhart, Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA

2011-12-06T08:13:00.000-08:00

Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the interstate Chesapeake Bay Commission, hosted a briefing Tuesday for House and Senate members on the status of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed cleanup mandate.

At the briefing, John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs for the Department of Environmental Protection, announced DEP will be taking the next step in the cleanup process by releasing a draft Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan for public comment on December 15.

In this video, Matthew Ehrhart, Director, Pennsylvania Office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, commented on both state and federal efforts to cleanup the Bay.

Video of the briefing is available online featuring these speakers:

-- Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided introductory and closing remarks.

-- Jeff Corbin, Special Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of the Chesapeake Bay mandate.

-- John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs, DEP, provided an outline of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the mandate.

-- Andy Zemba, Director of DEP's Interstate Waters Office, provided details on Pennsylvania's response.

Andy Zemba, DEP, Provides Details On PA Response To Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Mandate

2011-12-06T08:09:00.000-08:00

In this video, Andy Zemba, Director of DEP's Interstate Waters Office, provided details on Pennsylvania's response.

Video of the briefing is available online featuring these speakers:

-- Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided introductory and closing remarks.

-- Jeff Corbin, Special Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of the Chesapeake Bay mandate.

-- John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs, DEP, provided an outline of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the mandate.

-- Matthew Ehrhart, Director, Pennsylvania Office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, commented on both state and federal efforts to cleanup the Bay.

John Hines, DEP, Overview Of PA Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Efforts

2011-12-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

In this video, John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs, DEP, provided an outline of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the mandate.

Video of the briefing is available online featuring these speakers:

-- Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided introductory and closing remarks.

-- Jeff Corbin, Special Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of the Chesapeake Bay mandate.

-- Andy Zemba, Director of DEP's Interstate Waters Office, provided details on Pennsylvania's response.

-- Matthew Ehrhart, Director, Pennsylvania Office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, commented on both state and federal efforts to cleanup the Bay.

Jeff Corbin, EPA, Overview of Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Mandate

2011-12-06T08:02:00.000-08:00

In this video, Jeff Corbin, Special Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of the Chesapeake Bay mandate.

Video of the briefing is available online featuring these speakers:

-- Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided introductory and closing remarks.

-- John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs, DEP, provided an outline of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the mandate.

-- Andy Zemba, Director of DEP's Interstate Waters Office, provided details on Pennsylvania's response.

-- Matthew Ehrhart, Director, Pennsylvania Office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, commented on both state and federal efforts to cleanup the Bay.

Cinda Waldbuesser, National Parks Conservation Association

2011-04-04T12:34:00.000-07:00

CBF Asks For Federal Study Of Marcellus Shale Drilling Impacts. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners took actions today to call on the federal government to conduct a comprehensive scientific analysis of the cumulative impacts of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation in the six Bay states, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia. In a conference call with reporters, Cinda Waldbuesser, National Parks Conservation Association, outlines her support for the request for the study. Click Here for more background.
Other statements from the CBF press conference call--
Matt Ehrhart, PA Office Director for CBF
Amy McDonnell, CBF Attorney
John Dawes, Foundation for PA Watersheds

John Dawes, Foundation For PA Watersheds

2011-04-04T12:32:00.001-07:00

CBF Asks For Federal Study Of Marcellus Shale Drilling Impacts. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners took actions today to call on the federal government to conduct a comprehensive scientific analysis of the cumulative impacts of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation in the six Bay states, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia. In a conference call with reporters, John Dawes, Foundation for PA Watersheds, outlines his support for the request for the study. Click Here for more background.
Other statements from the CBF press conference call--
Matt Ehrhart, PA Office Director for CBF
Amy McDonnell, CBF Attorney
Cinda Waldbuesser, National Parks Conservation Association

Amy McDonnell, CBF Attorney

2011-04-04T12:29:00.000-07:00

CBF Asks For Federal Study Of Marcellus Shale Drilling Impacts. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners took actions today to call on the federal government to conduct a comprehensive scientific analysis of the cumulative impacts of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation in the six Bay states, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia. In a conference call with reporters, Amy McDonnell, CBF Attorney, outlines the request for the study. Click Here for more background.
Other statements from the CBF press conference call--
Matt Ehrhart, PA Office Director for CBF
John Dawes, Foundation for PA Watersheds
Cinda Waldbuesser, National Parks Conservation Association

Larry Williamson, Renew Growing Greener, On Bipartisan Severance Tax Proposal

2011-03-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

Bipartisan Marcellus Shale Severance Tax Introduced. Sen. John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne) announced today he has introduced Senate Bill 905 that would implement a severance tax on the extraction of natural gas in Pennsylvania providing funding for the H20 Water Infrastructure Program, local governments impacted by drilling and the Growing Greener environmental restoration program. Larry Williamson, of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition, comments on the proposal in this video.
Other videos from this announcement include:
Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna)

Sen. Blake On Bipartisan Marcellus Shale Severance Tax Proposal

2011-03-30T13:12:00.001-07:00

Bipartisan Marcellus Shale Severance Tax Introduced. Sen. John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne) announced today he has introduced Senate Bill 905 that would implement a severance tax on the extraction of natural gas in Pennsylvania providing funding for the H20 Water Infrastructure Program, local governments impacted by drilling and the Growing Greener environmental restoration program. Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna) comments on the proposal in this video.
Other videos from this announcement include:
Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Larry Williamson, Renew Growing Greener Coalition

Sen. Erickson On Bipartisan Marcellus Shale Severance Tax Proposal

2011-03-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

Bipartisan Marcellus Shale Severance Tax Introduced. Sen. John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne) announced today he has introduced Senate Bill 905 that would implement a severance tax on the extraction of natural gas in Pennsylvania providing funding for the H20 Water Infrastructure Program, local governments impacted by drilling and the Growing Greener environmental restoration program. Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware) comments on the proposal in this video.
Other videos from this announcement include:
Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)
Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna)
Larry Williamson, Renew Growing Greener Coalition

Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission

2010-09-18T04:56:00.000-07:00

Maurice K. Goddard Historical Marker. A historical mark commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard was unveiled September 17 in front of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission, provides an overview of other historical markers commemorating events, people and places in Pennsylvania environmental history. Click here for more on the event.
Watch other videos from the event--
Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry
Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary, DCNR
John Hines, Deputy Secretary, DEP
Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commissioner, PA Historical & Museum Commission

Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commissioner, PA Historical & Museum Commission

2010-09-18T04:52:00.000-07:00

Maurice K. Goddard Historical Marker. A historical mark commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard was unveiled September 17 in front of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commission, PA Historical & Museum Commission, offered remarks on the Historical Marker Program. Click here for more on the event.
Watch other videos from the event--
Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry
Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary, DCNR
John Hines, Deputy Secretary, DEP
Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission

John Hines, Deputy Secretary, DEP

2010-09-18T04:48:00.000-07:00

Maurice K. Goddard Historical Marker. A historical mark commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard was unveiled September 17 in front of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. John Hines, Deputy Secretary Department of Environmental Protection, offers remarks on behalf of state employees involved in environmental protection programs. Click here for more on the event.
Watch other videos from the event--
Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry
Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary, DCNR
Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commissioner, PA Historical & Museum Commission
Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission

Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary, DCNR

2010-09-18T04:45:00.000-07:00

Maurice K. Goddard Historical Marker. A historical mark commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard was unveiled September 17 in front of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, offers remarks on behalf of the women and men who work for DCNR. Click here for more on the event.
Watch other videos from the event--
Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry
John Hines, Deputy Secretary, DEP
Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commissioner, PA Historical & Museum Commission
Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission

Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry

2010-09-18T04:41:00.000-07:00

Maurice K. Goddard Historical Marker. A historical mark commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard was unveiled September 17 in front of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. Dr. James Grace, Goddard Chair, Penn State School of Forestry, speaks about Dr. Goddard's legacy. Click here for more on the event.
Watch other videos from the event--
Marci Mowery, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Cindy Dunn, Deputy Secretary, DCNR
John Hines, Deputy Secretary, DEP
Dr. Michele Sellitto, Commissioner, PA Historical & Museum Commission
Ken Wolensky, PA Historical & Museum Commission

Jim Black, Clean Air Council

2010-09-15T09:57:00.000-07:00

Spotlight On PA Clean Heat Plan. At a press conference this week, Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware), heating oil distributors and environmental groups talked about the need to pass the PA Clean Heat Plan to require ultra low sulfur heating oil with a biofuels content.
Watch these videos from the event--
Sen. Ted Erickson
Doug Woosnam, PA Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Assn.
Kevin Stewart, American Lung Association
Christine Knapp, PennFuture
Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels

Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels

2010-09-15T09:54:00.000-07:00

Christine Knapp, PennFuture

2010-09-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

Spotlight On PA Clean Heat Plan. At a press conference this week, Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware), heating oil distributors and environmental groups talked about the need to pass the PA Clean Heat Plan to require ultra low sulfur heating oil with a biofuels content.
Watch these videos from the event--
Sen. Ted Erickson
Doug Woosnam, PA Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Assn.
Kevin Stewart, American Lung Association
Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels
Jim Black, Clean Air Council

Kevin Stewart, American Lung Association

2010-09-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

Spotlight On PA Clean Heat Plan. At a press conference this week, Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware), heating oil distributors and environmental groups talked about the need to pass the PA Clean Heat Plan to require ultra low sulfur heating oil with a biofuels content.
Watch these videos from the event--
Sen. Ted Erickson
Doug Woosnam, PA Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Assn.
Christine Knapp, PennFuture
Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels
Jim Black, Clean Air Council

Doug Woosnam, PA Clean Heat Plan

2010-09-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Spotlight On PA Clean Heat Plan. At a press conference this week, Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware), heating oil distributors and environmental groups talked about the need to pass the PA Clean Heat Plan to require ultra low sulfur heating oil with a biofuels content.
Watch these videos from the event--
Sen. Ted Erickson
Kevin Stewart, American Lung Association
Christine Knapp, PennFuture
Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels
Jim Black, Clean Air Council

John Walliser, PEC, Reviews Marcellus Shale Report Recommendations

2010-07-13T08:49:00.000-07:00

John Walliser, PA Environmental Council, reviews recommendations in a report calling for swift action on new regulations and greater oversight of drilling and extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation, a major gas field that lies deep beneath much of Pennsylvania.
Called “Developing the Marcellus Shale,” the report challenges state government and the natural gas industry to adopt more stringent standards for drilling and extraction to prevent the kind of environmental impacts that have occurred throughout Pennsylvania’s industrial past.
Related Video
Don Welsh, President, introduces Marcellus Shale Report recommendations.

Don Welsh, President & CEO PA Environmental Council

2010-06-15T18:31:00.000-07:00

Don Welsh, President & CEO PA Environmental Council joins legislators and other environmental groups at a press conference today to talk about the need to adopt a natural gas production severance tax to fund environmental programs, urge passage of a moratorium on further leasing of State Forest land for drilling and to express their support for updated drilling regulations to protect water quality.
Here are videos of three of the speakers--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny), Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Jan Jarrett, President & CEO of PennFuture
NewsClips
House Yanks Vote On Marcellus Shale Tax
Disagreements Delay Proposed Marcellus Shale Gas Tax
Sen. Ferlo Wants Moratorium On Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling

Jan Jarrett, President & CEO PennFuture

2010-06-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

Jan Jarrett, President & CEO PennFuture joins legislators and other environmental groups at a press conference today to talk about the need to adopt a natural gas production severance tax to fund environmental programs, urge passage of a moratorium on further leasing of State Forest land for drilling and to express their support for updated drilling regulations to protect water quality.
Here are videos of three of the speakers--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny), Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Don Welsh, President & CEO of PA Environmental Council
NewsClips
House Yanks Vote On Marcellus Shale Tax
Disagreements Delay Proposed Marcellus Shale Gas Tax
Sen. Ferlo Wants Moratorium On Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling

Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Opposes More Natural Gas Leasing In State Forests

2010-03-10T17:57:00.000-08:00

Members of the House, environmental and sportsmen's groups this week urged Gov. Rendell to drop his plan to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to help balance the budget. Instead, the groups urged adoption of a natural gas production severance tax.
This video features Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.
Legislators present included Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Paul Drucker (D-Chester), Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) Majority Chair of the House Local Government Committee, Mike Hanna (D-Centre) Majority Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Kate Harper (R-Montgomery), Tom Houghton (D-Chester), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, Tony Payton (D-Philadelphia), Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Tim Seip (D-Schuylkill), John Siptroth (D-Monroe), and Greg Vitali (D-Delaware).
Groups included: David Maser, PennEnvironment, Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, PA Land Trust Association, Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Watch other videos from the press conference--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association

Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association, Opposes More Natural Gas Leasing In State Forests

2010-03-10T17:55:00.001-08:00

Members of the House, environmental and sportsmen's groups this week urged Gov. Rendell to drop his plan to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to help balance the budget. Instead, the groups urged adoption of a natural gas production severance tax.
This video features Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association.
Legislators present included Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Paul Drucker (D-Chester), Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) Majority Chair of the House Local Government Committee, Mike Hanna (D-Centre) Majority Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Kate Harper (R-Montgomery), Tom Houghton (D-Chester), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, Tony Payton (D-Philadelphia), Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Tim Seip (D-Schuylkill), John Siptroth (D-Monroe), and Greg Vitali (D-Delaware).
Groups included: David Maser, PennEnvironment, Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, PA Land Trust Association, Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Watch other videos from the press conference--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club
Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club, Opposes More Natural Gas Leasing In State Forests

2010-03-10T17:51:00.000-08:00

Members of the House, environmental and sportsmen's groups this week urged Gov. Rendell to drop his plan to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to help balance the budget. Instead, the groups urged adoption of a natural gas production severance tax.
This video features Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club.
Legislators present included Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Paul Drucker (D-Chester), Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) Majority Chair of the House Local Government Committee, Mike Hanna (D-Centre) Majority Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Kate Harper (R-Montgomery), Tom Houghton (D-Chester), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, Tony Payton (D-Philadelphia), Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Tim Seip (D-Schuylkill), John Siptroth (D-Monroe), and Greg Vitali (D-Delaware).
Groups included: David Maser, PennEnvironment, Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, PA Land Trust Association, Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Watch other videos from the press conference--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Opposes More Natural Gas Leasing In State Forests

2010-03-10T17:50:00.000-08:00

Members of the House, environmental and sportsmen's groups this week urged Gov. Rendell to drop his plan to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to help balance the budget. Instead, the groups urged adoption of a natural gas production severance tax.
This video features Jan Jarrett, President & CEO PennFuture.
Legislators present included Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Paul Drucker (D-Chester), Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) Majority Chair of the House Local Government Committee, Mike Hanna (D-Centre) Majority Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Kate Harper (R-Montgomery), Tom Houghton (D-Chester), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, Tony Payton (D-Philadelphia), Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Tim Seip (D-Schuylkill), John Siptroth (D-Monroe), and Greg Vitali (D-Delaware).
Groups included: David Maser, PennEnvironment, Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, PA Land Trust Association, Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Watch other videos from the press conference--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Rep. Harper Opposed To More Natural Gas Leasing In State Forests

2010-03-10T17:46:00.000-08:00

Members of the House, environmental and sportsmen's groups this week urged Gov. Rendell to drop his plan to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to help balance the budget. Instead, the groups urged adoption of a natural gas production severance tax.
This video features Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Legislators present included Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Paul Drucker (D-Chester), Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) Majority Chair of the House Local Government Committee, Mike Hanna (D-Centre) Majority Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Kate Harper (R-Montgomery), Tom Houghton (D-Chester), David Levdansky (D-Allegheny) Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, Tony Payton (D-Philadelphia), Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Tim Seip (D-Schuylkill), John Siptroth (D-Monroe), and Greg Vitali (D-Delaware).
Groups included: David Maser, PennEnvironment, Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, PA Land Trust Association, Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Watch other videos from the press conference--
Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny)
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Jeff Schmidt, Sierra Club
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Jeff Souders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Part 2 - Game Commission Deer Management Open House Presentation

2010-03-04T18:19:00.000-08:00

2010 Deer Management Open Houses. For the fourth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is hitting the road to bring deer management open houses to communities throughout the Commonwealth ending on April 10. This video is Part 2 of a 2 part video presentation describing the open houses.
The schedule for the open houses is as follows: March 13- Northwest-Pittsfield; March 20- Southwest-Johnstown; March 27- Southcentral-Shippensburg; (rescheduled to) March 28- Northeast - PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Hawley and April 10- Southeast-Frackville. (see announcement for locations and directions)
Watch Part 1 of this video presentation.

Rep. David Levdansky Opposes Budget Deal

2009-09-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

Rep. Levdansky noted unlike most public policy decisions made by the General Assembly, if leasing was allowed to go ahead, the impact would be irrevocable. "If we make a mistake on this, the damages and the consequences will last and haunt us forever."
He said the professionals at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources should be allowed to make the decisions on how much and when State Forest land should be leased, not the General Assembly.
Rep. Levdansky said the group of legislators who share this concern "are big enough to get the attention (of Leadership)." He noted two years ago a similar group of legislators and environmental groups successfully opposed taking $40 million from the Keystone Recreation, Parks and Conservation Fund to support the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program which did not have its own funding source. (Pa Environment Digest 7/13/07)
Click here to read article on event.
Other speakers at the event--
Rep. Greg Vitali
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Jeff Saunders, Pa Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Kathy Davis, Quality Deer Management
Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of PA.

Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of PA, Opposes Budget Deal

2009-09-22T19:14:00.000-07:00

Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of PA, said the state's recent investments in projects like PA Wilds which uses our rich natural resources for recreation and tourism will be wasted if the resource we depend on is destroyed.
"Our State Forests should be managed to benefit all Pennsylvanians and that includes extracting resources in ways that are compatible with sound environmental stewardship," said Swank. Click here to read article on event.
Other speakers at the event--
Rep. Greg Vitali
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee
Jeff Saunders, Pa Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Kathy Davis, Quality Deer Management

Kathy Davis, Quality Deer Management, Opposes Budget Deal

2009-09-22T19:07:00.000-07:00

Kathy Davis, a biologist and representative for Quality Deer Management, asked, "How rich will we be when we've converted all of our forests, all our soil, all our water resources and minerals into cash?" if we destroy the environment in the process, just like we've done in the past. Click here to read article on event.
Other speakers at the event--
Rep. Greg Vitali
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee
Jeff Saunders, Pa Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

Jeff Saunders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Club, Opposes Budget Deal

2009-09-22T19:04:00.000-07:00

Jeff Saunders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, strongly supported the severance tax on natural gas production and denounced the tax on small games of chance which help support local hunting and fishing clubs.
He said severance tax funds should be directed to support the Fish and Boat Commission and the Game Commission to improve the financial stability of these wildlife resource agencies. Click here to read article on event.
Other speakers at the event--
Rep. Greg Vitali
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee
Kathy Davis, Quality Deer Management
Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, Opposes Budget Deal

2009-09-22T19:01:00.000-07:00

Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, said in spite of the Governor's assertion there were no winners or losers in this year's budget, she said the winners were the natural gas companies and the losers are forest lands and taxpayers. She added, "We have an incumbent responsibility to protect our public resources from being overused for gas drilling." Click here to read article on event.
Other speakers at the event--
Rep. Greg Vitali
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee
Jeff Saunders, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Kathy Davis, Quality Deer Management
Judy Swank, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society

2009-09-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society, said the two very best things in Pennsylvania are the State Parks and Forests and while the state did an excellent job in creating the system, it has not provided adequate operation and maintenance funding.
Griffith also expressed concern about the potential impact of leasing thousands of acres of State Forest land for natural gas drilling saying the drilling has the potential to pollute local landscapes and water sources. He recommended the state adopt a natural gas severance tax, rather than accelerate leasing to provide revenue to environmental programs.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Click here for more information.

Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

2009-09-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, said tax money spent on forests and parks is money spent wisely because they help protect water supplies and water quality.
She noted the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council has called for the preservation of 83,000 acres of forest land in the Pennsylvania portion of the Bay watershed by 2020, but with the cuts proposed in the state budget, Pennsylvania risks rolling back years of progress for short term economic gain.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy

2009-09-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy, said her group has been instrumental in creating some of the state's largest State Parks with the help of millions of dollars in private donations.
She called the State Park system the crown jewels of the state noting Pennsylvania's 117 State Parks, 2.1 million acres of State Forest land and 35.5 million annual visitors yield more than $656 million in economic value to the state's economy.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA

2009-09-15T17:48:00.000-07:00

Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, said State Parks and Forests have a significant impact on the quality of life for state residents and make Pennsylvania attractive for businesses seeking to relocate to the state.
Schwank noted programs like the Conservation Landscape Initiative by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources leverage natural resources in entire regions for economic development and tourism. "Investments in State Parks and Forest pay big dividends," said Schwank.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association

2009-09-15T17:43:00.000-07:00

Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association, said there are 3,000 miles of hiking trails in Pennsylvania used by some 3.5 million hikers every year.
"Hiking trails are in danger, in particular due to the leasing of State Forest land for natural gas drilling," said Ashenfelter because they break up the forest land with four acre drilling sites.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy

2009-09-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, said recreation facilities like rails-to-trails projects have real economic value to their communities.
"The Oil Heritage Region in Northwest Pennsylvania realizes an economic impact of more than $4 million per year from rails-to-trails," said Tomes. "Our recent survey of the Pine Creek Rail Rail in Northcentral Pennsylvania, indicates the valley enjoys an estimated $5 million in additional revenue from rail users. Current surveys of the Great Allegheny Passage indicate the economic impact for that region could be as much as $20 million per year."
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University

2009-09-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

Professor Andy Mowen, Penn State University, said the mental and physical health benefits from outdoor recreation are well documented in national and state studies along with the ability of nearby recreation facilities to reduce obesity and promote physical activity, especially with children.
Other speakers at the event include:
Marci Mowery, PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Patricia Tomes, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Curt Ashenfelter, Keystone Trails Association
Judith Schwank, 10,000 Friends of PA
Cynthia Carrow, Western PA Conservancy
Donna Morelli, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Robert Griffith, PA Recreation and Parks Society
Click here for more information.

Cathy Davis, PA Quality Deer Management Assn.

2009-07-16T18:26:00.001-07:00

Cathy Davis, PA Quality Deer Management Assn., talks about the need for funding wildlife management programs and the Commission's support for a severance tax on natural gas production.
Watch other remarks from the press conference.

Steve Schmidt, Game Commission

2009-07-16T18:24:00.000-07:00

Steve Schmidt, Game Commission, talks about the need for funding wildlife management programs and the Commission's support for a severance tax on natural gas production.
Watch other remarks from the press conference.

Bob Griffiths, PA Recreation and Parks Society

2009-07-16T18:22:00.000-07:00

Bob Griffiths, PA Recreation and Parks Society, talks about the need to keep State Parks open and earmarking a portion of a new severance tax on natural gas production for environmental programs.
Watch other remarks from the press conference.

Fred Bohls, PA Trout Unlimited

2009-07-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

Fred Bohls, PA Trout Unlimited, talks about the need for environmental funding and the natural gas severance tax.
Watch other remarks from the press conference.

Rep. Levdansky

2009-07-16T18:18:00.001-07:00

Rep. David Levdansky (D-Allegheny), Majority Chair House Finance Committee, talks about the need for environmental funding and the natural gas severance tax and the potential to lease more State Forest land for Marcellus Shale drilling.
Watch other remarks from the press conference..

Ed Troxell, Boroughs Assn., On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:49:00.001-07:00

Ed Troxell, PA State Association of Boroughs, joins legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission

Doug Austen, Fish & Boat Commission On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:46:00.001-07:00

Doug Austen, Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission joined legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Sen. Andrew Dinniman On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:43:00.000-07:00

Sen. Andrew Dinniman joins legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Rep. Greg Vitali On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:40:00.001-07:00

Rep. Greg Vitali joins legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Rep. David Levdansky On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee, joins a group of legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Rep. Bud George On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:32:00.000-07:00

Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, joins other legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leader
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Rep. Todd Eachus On Natural Gas Severance Tax

2009-06-11T07:29:00.000-07:00

Rep. Todd Eachus, House Majority Leaders, joins other legislators, agencies, local government and environmental groups in supporting enactment of a natural gas severance tax that includes dedicated funding for environmental programs. Click here for more information. Also speaking at the event were:
Jan Jarrett, PennFuture
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Rep. Greg Vitali
Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Doug Austen, Fish and Boat Commission
Ed Troxell, PA State Assn. of Boroughs

Sen. Rafferty On Green Building Technique Benefits

2009-05-13T18:18:00.000-07:00

Sen. Rafferty (R-Montgomery) talks about the benefits of building green at the announcement of a new a comprehensive plan to make our nation’s buildings more efficient could save enough energy by 2030 to power all of the nation’s cars, homes and businesses for a year and a half, while saving Americans more than $500 billion, according to a new report by PennEnvironment.
Also watch David Masur, PennEnvironment, providing an overview of the new report.
Click here for the full announcement.

Kim Patten, CBF, On The Value Of Stream Buffer Projects

2009-04-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

Kim Patten, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grassroots Coordinator, talks about a stream buffer project on the Jim Hess Farm near Palmyra, Pa where volunteers helped plant 300 trees and shrubs to help improve water quality. The project was put together with the help of the CBF using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Watch these other videos from the tree planting--
Ron Laughlin, Tri-County Conewago Creek Association
Ashley Spotz, Chesapeake Bay Foundation CREP Field Staffer
Eugene Lee, KPMG Volunteer
Tracy Buchholz & Megan Charles, Volunteers

Tracy Buchholz & Megan Charles Volunteer To Plant Trees

2009-04-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

Tracy Buchholz and Megan Charles talk about a stream buffer project on the Jim Hess Farm near Palmyra, Pa where they helped plant 300 trees and shrubs to help improve water quality. The project was put together with the help of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Watch these other videos from the tree planting--
Ron Laughlin, Tri-County Conewago Creek Association
Ashley Spotz, Chesapeake Bay Foundation CREP Field Staffer
Eugene Lee, KPMG Volunteer
Kim Patten, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grassroots Coordinator

Eugene Lee, KPMG Volunteer

2009-04-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

Eugene Lee and other volunteers from KPMG's Harrisburg office talks about a stream buffer project on the Jim Hess Farm near Palmyra, Pa where they helped plant 300 trees and shrubs to help improve water quality. The project was put together with the help of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Watch these other videos from the tree planting--
Ron Laughlin, Tri-County Conewago Creek Association
Ashley Spotz, Chesapeake Bay Foundation CREP Field Staffer
Tracy Buchholz & Megan Charles, Volunteers
Kim Patten, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grassroots Coordinator

Ashley Spotz, CBF CREP Field Staffer

2009-04-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

Ashley Spotz, CBF CREP Field Staffer talks about a stream buffer project on the Jim Hess Farm near Palmyra, Pa where volunteers helped plant 300 trees and shrubs to help improve water quality. The project was put together with the help of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Watch these other videos from the tree planting--
Ron Laughlin, Tri-County Conewago Creek Association
Eugene Lee, KPMG Volunteers
Tracy Buchholz & Megan Charles, Volunteers
Kim Patten, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grassroots Coordinator

DEP Secretary John Hanger's Keynote Address

2009-04-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

DEP Secretary John Hanger provides the keynote address at the celebration of the 2009 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence hosted by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.
Also watch the remarks of Don Welsh, President & CEO of the PEC.

Part 2 - Green Project Reserve Briefing

2009-04-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

Briefing On Green Project Reserve Funding. Paul Marchetti, PennVEST, provides a briefing on the Green Project Reserve "Green Infrastructure" Program that's part of the federal stimulus funding Pennsylvania is receiving. This is Part 2 of the Briefing. Click here for Part 1.
More information will be posted on the PennVEST website.
Documents From the briefing:
Green Project Reserve Summary
Green Project Reserve PowerPoint
Green Project Reserve Questions/Answers
EPA Green Infrastructure Fact Sheet
Overview Article On New Green Infrastructure Funding

Conservation Districts Cut 20 Percent

2009-03-31T18:47:00.000-07:00

Agriculture Budget Restoration Vital. The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held a hearing on dramatic cuts recommended to the Department of Agriculture Budget by Gov. Rendell.
Brenda Shambaugh, PA Assn. of Conservation Districts, explained the many responsibilities of districts and the 20 percent cut in funding proposed by Gov. Rendell.
Watch these other videos from the hearing--
Matt Ehrhart, Chesapeake Bay Founding, On Restoring Budget
Matt Ehrhart, CBF, full testimony

Matt Ehrhart, CBF, Presents Senate Testimony

2009-03-31T18:45:00.000-07:00

Agriculture Budget Restoration Vital. The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held a hearing on dramatic cuts recommended to the Department of Agriculture Budget by Gov. Rendell.
Matt Ehrhart, PA Director Chesapeake Bay Foundation, presents his testimony to the Committee. (click here for written testimony)
Watch these other videos from the hearing--
Matt Ehrhart, Chesapeake Bay Founding, On Restoring Budget
Brenda Shambaugh, PA Assn. of Conservation Districts, full testimony

John Hines, DEP, Thanks Committee Members

2009-03-27T16:16:00.000-07:00

John Hines, DEP Office of Water Management thanks members of the statewide and regional water advisory committees for their work on the new State Water Plan.
Watch these other videos from the event--
Joe Powers, DEP Executive Deputy, Thanks Committee Members
Rep. Kate Harper On What The Plan Means
Don Bluedom, Chair of the Statewide Advisory Committee
Tom Kuhn, Thanks Members on Behalf of Rep. Camille George
(click here for full announcement)

Tom Kuhn, For Rep. George, Thanks Committee Members

2009-03-27T16:12:00.000-07:00

Tom Kuhn thanks members of the statewide and regional water advisory committees for their work on the new State Water Plan on behalf of Rep. Camille George, Majority Chair House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
Watch these other videos from the event--
Joe Powers, DEP Executive Deputy, Thanks Committee Members
Rep. Kate Harper On What The Plan Means
Don Bluedom, Chair of the Statewide Advisory Committee
John Hines, DEP Office of Water Management
(click here for full announcement)

Don Bluedom Thanks Advisory Committee Members

2009-03-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

Don Bluedom, Chair of the Statewide Water Resources Committee thanks members of the statewide and regional water advisory committees for their work on the new State Water Plan.
Watch these other videos from the event--
Joe Powers, DEP Executive Deputy, Thanks Committee Members
Rep. Kate Harper On What The Plan Means
Tom Kuhn, Thanks Members on Behalf of Rep. Camille George
John Hines, DEP Office of Water Management
(click here for full announcement)

Part 2- Rep. Harper On What The Plan Means

2009-03-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

Part 2- Rep. Kate Harper talks about what the completion of the new State Water Plan means for Pennsylvania and thanks members of the statewide and regional water advisory committees for their work on the Plan. Rep. Harper was a member of the Delaware River Regional Advisory Committee. This is Part 2 of her remarks because YouTube only allows 10 minute videos. Click here for Part 1. Watch these other videos from the event--
Joe Powers, DEP Executive Deputy, Thanks Committee Members
Don Bluedom, Chair of the Statewide Advisory Committee
Tom Kuhn, Thanks Members on Behalf of Rep. Camille George
John Hines, DEP Office of Water Management
(click here for full announcement)

Rep. Harper On What The Plan Means

2009-03-27T16:01:00.000-07:00

Rep. Kate Harper talks about what the completion of the new State Water Plan means for Pennsylvania and thanks members of the statewide and regional water advisory committees for their work on the Plan. Rep. Harper was a member of the Delaware River Regional Advisory Committee. This is Part 1 of her remarks because YouTube only allows 10 minute videos. Click here for Part 2. Watch these other videos from the event--
Joe Powers, DEP Executive Deputy, Thanks Committee Members
Don Bluedom, Chair of the Statewide Advisory Committee
Tom Kuhn, Thanks Members on Behalf of Rep. Camille George
John Hines, DEP Office of Water Management
(click here for full announcement)

Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, PAEE President

2009-03-24T18:37:00.001-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
There was a special recognition for PAEE President Ruth Roperti for her many years of work for the Association and environmental education in Pennsylvania. Ruth has served as president of PAEE for the last two years and worked to upgrade the group's journal, expand its annual conference, build relationships with the North American Association for Environmental Education and expanded fund raising and awards programs.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
PAEE Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures

PAEE Special Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures

2009-03-24T18:32:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures: Outdoor Adventures, Natural Biodiversity, Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team, and many partners, received an endorsement from PAEE. Accepting the endorsement was Kristen Sewak and Melissa Reynolds. It was presented by Angela Belli.
Outdoor Adventures is a one-day field trip designed to teach elementary kids about, empower them to experience and inspire them to nurture nature! Representatives of more than 40 organizations will be there to help kids explore concepts such as watersheds, wildlife habitat, invasive species and energy. Last year kids fished, got close to live birds of prey, hiked in the forest, and watched a working windmill among many other activities.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

PAEE Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest

2009-03-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest online newsletter: The Award was given to David Hess, Editor of the Digest and presented by Ruth Roperti.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

PAEE Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins

2009-03-24T18:24:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks: Sarah could not attend the ceremony due to a family commitment. The Award was presented by Kathleen Paul. Sarah manages the Outdoors Services Programming Services Division of the Bureau, including guiding over 100 interpretive staff and programs at 23 full time and 34 seasonal education programs, offered 124 teacher workshops, 2,808 programs for students. The programs together reached over 323,000 people.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

PAEE Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management

2009-03-24T18:17:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program: The Southeast PA Area Health Education Center, Woman's Health and Environmental Network, and PA Integrated Pest Management Program for their partner program "Minimizing the Risk from Environmental Toxins at Child Care Centers Through Education," which reaches over 200 childcare centers in the Philadelphia area. Susan Digiorgio-Poll accepted the award presented by Debra Buckman.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

PAEE Outstanding Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center

2009-03-24T18:14:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center in the Millcreek Township School District. The Award was received by Brian Winslow, Steve Wasiesky and Bonnie Bowen. It was presented by Dennis Pennington. Asbury Woods was established in 1957 through a generous gift from Dr. Otto Behrend to the Millcreek Township School District to provide the region with opportunities to experience, study and enjoy nature and to be a model site for sustainable environmental practices.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

PAEE Outstanding Educator- Steve Wasiesky

2009-03-24T18:10:00.000-07:00

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center: The Award was presented by Brian Winslow. Steve started his relationship with Asbury Woods Nature Center when he was 11 years. He served as a chemist for the Lord Chemical Company, but volunteered at the Center. Later got his teaching certificate and then went work as the Center's Educator Coordinator in 1999.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE

Rep. Reed Details Marcellus Shale Proposal

2009-03-24T17:32:00.000-07:00

The House Republican Energy Task Force this week unveiled the "Energize PA" plan to expand natural gas drilling on 390,000 additional acres of state forest land during the next three years.
Here, Rep. David Reed outlines the details of the proposal.
The proposal would provide an additional $260 million per year for state and local governments and conservation districts while promoting the creation of 7,000 new private-sector jobs in Pennsylvania's emerging Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling industry.
Watch these other videos from the event--
Rep. Sam Smith provides overview of proposals
Rep. Tina Pickett outlines value of Marcellus Shale

Rep. Pickett Outlines Value of Marcellus Shale

2009-03-24T17:29:00.000-07:00

The House Republican Energy Task Force this week unveiled the "Energize PA" plan to expand natural gas drilling on 390,000 additional acres of state forest land during the next three years.
Here, Rep. Tina Pickett outlines economic potential of marcellus shale
The proposal would provide an additional $260 million per year for state and local governments and conservation districts while promoting the creation of 7,000 new private-sector jobs in Pennsylvania's emerging Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling industry.
Watch these other videos from the event--
Rep. Sam Smith provides overview of proposals
Rep. David Reed talks about the proposal details

Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, On Natural Gas Tax

2009-03-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

Jan Jarrett, PennFuture, comments as a coalition of environmental, sportsmen and local government groups this week announced their support for a proposal to enact a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production to benefit the environment. (click here for full announcement)
View these videos from the press conference--
Andy Loza, Pa Land Trust Assn., overview of the initiative
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee

Rep. Levdansky On Natural Gas Tax

2009-03-17T16:07:00.000-07:00

Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair of the House Finance Committee comments as a coalition of environmental, sportsmen and local government groups this week announced their support for a proposal to enact a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production to benefit the environment. (click here for full announcement)
View these videos from the press conference--
Andy Loza, Pa Land Trust Assn., overview of the initiative
Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee
Jan Jarrett, President, PennFuture

Rep. George On Natural Gas Tax

2009-03-17T16:03:00.000-07:00

Rep. Bud George, Majority Chair of the House Environmental Committee comments as a coalition of environmental, sportsmen and local government groups this week announced their support for a proposal to enact a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production to benefit the environment. (click here for full announcement)
View these videos from the press conference--
Andy Loza, Pa Land Trust Assn., overview of the initiative
Rep. David Levdansky, Majority Chair House Finance Committee
Jan Jarrett, President, PennFuture

Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, On Keystone HELP

2009-03-03T16:15:00.000-08:00

Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, talks with the Schlegel's about the steps they took with the help of the New KeystoneHELP Energy Conservation, Rebate Program.
The Commonwealth this week unveiled an expanded $17 million Keystone HELP energy conservation loan and Energy Star rebate program. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger was joined by State Treasurer Robert McCord, Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, to talk about the new Keystone HELP Residential Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program at the home of David and Jennifer Schlegel in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Other videos from the announcement--
Acting Secretary John Hanger Announces Program
John Hanger Talks With The Schlegel's
Treasurer Robert McCord
Rep. Sheryl Delozier

Rep. Delozier Talks With The Schlegel's

2009-03-03T16:10:00.000-08:00

Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) talks with the Schlegel's about the steps they took with the help of the New KeystoneHELP Energy Conservation, Rebate Program.
The Commonwealth this week unveiled an expanded $17 million Keystone HELP energy conservation loan and Energy Star rebate program. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Acting Secretary DEP John Hanger was joined by State Treasurer Robert McCord, Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, to talk about the new Keystone HELP Residential Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program at the home of David and Jennifer Schlegel in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Other videos from the announcement--
Acting Secretary John Hanger Announces Program
John Hanger Talks With The Schlegel's
Treasurer Robert McCord
Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst

State Treasurer McCord On KeystoneHELP Program

2009-03-03T16:06:00.000-08:00

State Treasurer Robert McCord talks with the Schlegel's about the steps they took with the help of the New KeystoneHELP Energy Conservation, Rebate Program.
The Commonwealth this week unveiled an expanded $17 million Keystone HELP energy conservation loan and Energy Star rebate program. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Acting Secretary DEP John Hanger was joined by State Treasurer Robert McCord, Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, to talk about the new Keystone HELP Residential Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program at the home of David and Jennifer Schlegel in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Other videos from the announcement--
Acting Secretary John Hanger Announces Program
John Hanger Talks With The Schlegel's
Rep. Sheryl Delozier
Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst

Acting DEP Secretary Hanger Talks With The Schlegel's

2009-03-03T16:02:00.000-08:00

Acting Secretary John Hanger talks with the Schlegel's about the steps they took with the help of the New KeystoneHELP Energy Conservation, Rebate Program.
The Commonwealth this week unveiled an expanded $17 million Keystone HELP energy conservation loan and Energy Star rebate program. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Acting Secretary DEP John Hanger was joined by State Treasurer Robert McCord, Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst, to talk about the new Keystone HELP Residential Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program at the home of David and Jennifer Schlegel in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Other videos from the announcement--
Acting Secretary John Hanger Announces Program
Treasurer Robert McCord
Rep. Sheryl Delozier
Peter Krajsa, AFCFirst

Steve Stroman, PennFuture, On New Alternative Energy/Climate Bill

2009-01-30T15:09:00.000-08:00

Steve Stroman, PennFuture helps unveil new legislation to expand the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and address climate change by creating a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.
Release covering the announcement. Environmental groups express concerns.
Video of those involved in the announcement--
Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger

Acting DEP Secretary Hanger On The New Alternative Energy/Climate Bill

2009-01-30T15:07:00.000-08:00

Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger helps unveil new legislation to expand the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and address climate change by creating a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.
Release covering the announcement. Environmental groups express concerns.
Video of those involved in the announcement--
Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Steve Stroman, PennFuture

Rep. Harper And New Alternative Energy/Climate Bill

2009-01-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) helps unveil new legislation to expand the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and address climate change by creating a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.
Release covering the announcement. Environmental groups express concerns.
Video of those involved in the announcement--
Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)
Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger
Steve Stroman, PennFuture

Rep. Ross And New Alternative Energy/Climate Bill

2009-01-30T14:59:00.000-08:00

Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) helps unveil new legislation to expand the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and address climate change by creating a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.
Release covering the announcement. Environmental groups express concerns.
Video of those involved in the announcement--
Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)
Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger
Steve Stroman, PennFuture

Sen. Erickson And New Alternative Energy/Climate Bill

2009-01-30T14:54:00.000-08:00

Sen. Ted Erickson (R-Delaware) helps unveil new legislation to expand the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and address climate change by creating a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.
Release covering the announcement. Environmental groups express concerns.
Video of those involved in the announcement--
Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester)
Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery)
Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger
Steve Stroman, PennFuture

Deer Management In PA - Part 3

2008-11-13T11:51:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-13T11:48:00.000-08:00

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

More iConservePA.org Elect To Conserve Coverage

2008-10-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-01T13:08:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

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

Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

2008-09-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

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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

2008-09-28T17:06:00.000-07:00

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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

2008-09-28T17:01:00.000-07:00

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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

2008-09-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

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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

2008-09-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

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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