Tell Your State Senator: Vote NO on the Spill Bill

This is urgent — We are writing to ask you to contact your state senator and ask them to vote against a dangerous senate bill (SB 286) that seeks to gut Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law, which was enacted in 1937 to protect our abundant water resources. The “Spill Bill” just passed out of the Senate…

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Vacancy Announcement

The Lawrence County Conservation District is accepting applications for a full-time Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads (DGLVR) Technician.

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Safe Drinking Water Along the Mon River

This report looks are drinking water along the Mon River and finds some interesting facts. Through the report is a few years old the findings outline on EWG.org remain the same. As Pennsylvanians we have a constitutional right to clean water.   The Izaak Walton League report on Drinking Water along the Monongahela River can…

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Sackett decision – impacts wetland protections under the Clean Water Act

Sackett decision: In a giveaway to big polluters and developers, the Supreme Court ignores the Clean Water Act 05/25/2023 In a giveaway to big polluters and developers, the Supreme Court ruled on May 25 that the Clean Water Act does not apply to a majority of the nation’s wetlands. In announcing its decision in Sackett…

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Where to Turn: A Resource Directory

This guide includes resources for those: Living with shale gas development (sometimes called “fracking”) Wanting to learn more about shale gas development and its impacts; Needing assistance with shale gas-related emergencies, health concerns, legal assistance, and other services Looking for opportunities to get involved The resources below have been used by EHP in the past…

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SWPA Water Network Seeking Coordinator

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SWPA WATER NETWORK  The Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network www.swpawaternetwork.org is seeking a Strategic Network Coordinator. This is a full-time one-year remote position (anticipated to be renewable) which does require some travel. The successful candidate must live in the region.  The position will pay $70,000 with benefits.  Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant…

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3RQ Mapping Tool

Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) has developed a new 3RQ Mapping Tool to compile environmental spatial data from government agencies, 3RQ and its member organizations, NGOs, and more– all in one convenient place with the goal of studying environmental datasets across state lines within the Upper Ohio River Basin. https://3riversquest.wvu.edu/resources/3rq-mapping-tool

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Ohio River | At Risk

The Ohio River begins at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, flowing southwest and defining boundaries of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois before flowing into the Mississippi River in Cairo, Illinois. The watershed covers more than 200,000 square miles and provides drinking water for over five million people.…

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Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps AmeriCorps Program

Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps AmeriCorps Program 119 Park Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone: 814-472-7690 ext. 2337   Fax: 814-472-5033 Email: AmeriCorps@iu08.org Website: www.pmsc.org  April 14, 2023  Dear AmeriCorps Friends and Partners: PMSC AmeriCorps is happy to announce that it is application time again! As we enter our 29th year of service in Southwestern/Southcentral PA, a…

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