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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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First Lady Shapiro joins DCNR Secretary Dunn for PA Outdoor Corps visit at French Creek State Park

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn was joined by First Lady Lori Shapiro Monday for a visit with members of...
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Blue Marsh Lake upgraded to Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory status

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is updating the harmful algal bloom status at Blue Marsh Lake from a Watch Status up...
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DEP declares statewide Drought Watch, recommends voluntary water conservation

Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide drought watch. While...
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Video: City meeting discusses future of Bernhart’s Dam and Park

Reading City Council held a public meeting on Wednesday evening about the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s order to remove Bernhart’s Dam and to...
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