After seven years, the Borough of Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County is no longer considered distressed under Act 47. The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced yesterday that it has terminated Mahanoy City’s distressed status due to improvements…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has scheduled outreach events at 17 locations across the state. These sessions will cover the various clean water programs implemented through funding provided by the State Revolving Fund. Programs include drinking water, wastewater, stormwater,…
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (MHD-ZEV) Fleet pilot grants under the Driving PA Forward Program until March 1, 2023. Townships that operate diesel-powered fleets may apply for funds to replace either…
If you have been appointed as a supervisor or staff member in the last year or since the 2021 election and are looking to get caught up on your new township responsibilities, join PSATS for one of three one-day Mini…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program until March 1. Two categories of grants are available: Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants are for rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration activities for publicly…
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is accepting applications for the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program. Over $1.9 million in funding is available this fiscal year funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection,…
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced 2023 funding rounds for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. A total of $96 million is available under the program. Townships, councils of governments, and municipal…
Register for the What-You-Need-to-Know Webinar. If you are a first-timer or haven’t been to a PSATS Conference in a while, you probably have a LOT of questions and the PSATS staff is here to help! Any conference attendee should sign up for the FREE…
The state Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting independent water sampling to closely monitor water contamination risks related to the East Palestine, OH, train derailment. In addition, DEP is helping concerned public water suppliers evaluate their source water at…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $75 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to Pennsylvania to address contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Funding will be available through EPA’s Emerging Contaminants in…
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