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31-acres in Robeson Township added to state lands

Natural Lands has announced the preservation of two properties that were transferred to state agencies. They provide critical habitat for migratory songbirds and other...
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Natural Lands adds 47 acres to Zimmerman Natural Area

Natural Lands has added 47 acres of land to the PA Bureau of Forestry’s William Penn State Forest in Berks County. Natural Lands, the...
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Berks County remains in Drought Watch, voluntary water conservation recommended

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that Drought Watch will continue for 19...
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SRG announces recipients of over $350K in grants to projects in the Schuylkill River Watershed

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection projects that every county in the state will continue to get warmer and wetter, with an average annual...
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Reading Public Works Sustainability division announces Community Garden Composting Mini Grant

The City of Reading Public Works Department's Sustainability Division is offering a mini grant for community gardens run by non-profit organizations and educational institutions...
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EPA proposes adding Berks County site to Superfund National Priorities List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the area surrounding the former Exide Technologies Laureldale facility to the Superfund National Priorities List...
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Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund unveils new low-interest loans to boost sustainable energy projects in Pennsylvania

The Metropolitan Edison/Pennsylvania Electric Company Sustainable Energy Fund (Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund) has announced that a new funding opportunity is available to nonprofit and...
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Commonwealth Drought Task Force continues Drought Watch for Berks County

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced this week after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch has been lifted...
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Blue Marsh Lake begins second year of efficacy trial for harmful algal bloom mitigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with E M Fluids Inc. to conduct another efficacy trial of the EMF 1000 (Generations 1-2)...
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Large-scale fish habitat project soon to be completed on Blue Marsh Lake

On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Berks County Conservation District gave a behind the scenes look...
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