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DEP and PennDOT encourage everyone “Pick Up Pennsylvania” during spring litter cleanup

The Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation are encouraging residents, local leaders, businesses, and organizations to join in cleaning up their communities as...
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Officials encourage Pennsylvanians to be mindful of increased woodland fire risks

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook Thursday urged Pennsylvanians be mindful of high woodland...
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PA Fish and Boat continues pre-season trout stocking in hundreds of waterways

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) continued its pre-season trout stocking operations in hundreds of lakes and streams across the state this week. Volunteers...
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DCNR Secretary highlights grants to plant trees in overlooked and underserved communities

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading Friday morning to highlight grants available to plant trees in underserved cities...
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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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