The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) invites PSATS members to participate in 20 Tips for the Accidental Marketer. This fast-paced webinar is scheduled for February 23 from noon to 1 p.m. and will feature 20 tips and techniques you…
FCC Hosts Roundtable on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Tomorrow, February 12, at 10 a.m., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host a roundtable discussion on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will be livestreamed at https://www.fcc.gov/live. The $3.2 billion program authorizes eligible households to receive a discount off…
EPA, Foundation Announce Awards for Water Quality Projects in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have announced the awarding of $1.2 million for eight Pennsylvania projects to improve rivers and streams that connect to the Chesapeake Bay. Projects include stream restoration in York County,…
Range Resources Pays Penalties for Inaccurate Well Activity Status
The state Department of Environmental Protection has executed a consent assessment of civil penalty with Range Resources – Appalachia, LLC for $294,000. Range Resources listed several natural gas wells as inactive, but they were not viable for future use, which…
Free Resources Available to Help Municipalities Address Local Transportation Issues and Goals
Through PennDOT Connects, the state Department of Transportation and its regional planning partners are involving local government in project planning and providing resources to help municipalities address local transportation issues and goals. The PennDOT Connects website is the primary source for resources…
PA American Water Accepting Applications for Environmental Grants
Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for its 2021 Environmental Grant program until March 31. Funds are for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies within the Pennsylvania American Water Service area….
Wolf Signs Record 13th Opioid Disaster Declaration
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the 13th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. Click here to learn about accomplishments made to reduce the supply of opioids and increase services…
Federal SAFER Fire Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants until March 12. About 300 grants are available for a total funding of $355 million. Both career, volunteer, and hybrid departments…
PennDOT Changes Funding Method for New Turnback Roads
The state Department of Transportation has changed how the rehabilitation costs for new turnback roads will be processed. The department will use a new reimbursement-style contract for these rehabilitation costs, which are undertaken before a state road is turned back…
Reminder: February 14 Is Deadline for Recognizing Local Government Excellence
The deadline for the 2021 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence is February 14, 2021. Do you have a township official in your community who demonstrates exceptional dedication to improving public services? If so, be sure to nominate them for…
