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Antietam Valley Community Partnership hosting Creek Cleanup Day Oct. 18

The Antietam Valley Community Partnership (AVCP) has announced a Community Creek Cleanup Day for Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
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Reading to host October 14 session on energy efficiency upgrades

The Green Building Alliance (GBA), in partnership with Schneider Electric and the City of Reading Public Works Department, will host a free public session...
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New study shows schools in Berks County could reduce climate pollution by nearly 9,800 tons, save nearly $12 million by ‘going solar’

Students, parents and teachers headed back to school, often in energy-inefficient buildings, across Pennsylvania this week. In response, the statewide nonprofit group PennEnvironment Research...
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Daniel Boone Homestead lake to undergo first major dredging since 1970

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) today announced a major restoration and preservation project at the Daniel Boone Homestead to dredge and restore...
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary awarded grant for native tree planting

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association in northern Berks County is among 37 organizations statewide to receive funding through The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s...
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Mosquito pool in Reading tests positive for West Nile virus

The City of Reading is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after a mosquito pool — a sample of mosquitoes collected from...
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Mosquito sample in Shillington tests positive for West Nile virus

A mosquito sample collected in Shillington Borough has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Berks County Conservation District. In response, the Conservation...
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Berks County residents invited to support local watersheds through native tree sale

Berks County residents have an opportunity to support local environmental initiatives this fall by participating in Penn State Extension’s sixth annual native tree and...
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Green Building Alliance to host water conservation roundtable in Reading

The Green Building Alliance (GBA) will host a free public event on water conservation Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Reading...
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Blue Marsh Lake swim beach to reopen, but harmful algae warning remains in effect

The swim beach at Blue Marsh Lake will reopen on Saturday, July 19, but officials are warning that the risk from harmful algae remains...
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