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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
You’re invited to join a virtual workshop on March 10th on the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide. During this 3-hour virtual and interactive event technical experts, including Pa. LTAP experts will lead participants through the most important elements of the guide…
The agenda for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Damage Prevention Committee is available for its February 9 meeting, which will be held virtually. The committee reviews alleged violations of the Pennsylvania One Call Law and determines the appropriate response, including warning letters, mandatory training, or fines. Click here to view the…
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