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Environment

New Definition of “Waters of the United States” Threatens Clean Water Act Protections

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
On February 14, 2019, the federal agencies tasked with regulating our nation’s waters under the Clean Water Act – the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers – issued a new definition of “waters of the United States,” which will dramatically limit the protections of the Cle Read more
Environment

D.C. Visit Marks Success for the Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay Day on the Hill Lobby Day on March 6, 2019 with Senator Bob Casey.
by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
PennFuture and clean water advocates from across Pennsylvania teamed up on March 6 for the annual Choose Clean Water Coalition (CCWC) Chesapeake Bay Day on the Hill. Read more
Climate | Environment

Final Farm Bill Signed into Law Marks Big Win for Conservation

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
PennFuture's Policy Director explains how the bill will impact people across the state. Read more
Environment

Reducing Methane Pollution Requires Action Now

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A look at the latest steps being taken to reduce methane pollution in PA. Read more
Environment

Save the Land and Water Conservation Fund

A guest blog explores some of the sites funded by LWCF. Read more
Environment

Partnerships Created Change this Year and Will Carry us into 2019

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
From CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo. Read more
Environment

Giving Thanks for Open Spaces and Fighting for LWCF

by Kelsey Krepps, Western PA Outreach Coordinator
The Land and Water Conservation Fund protects some of our most precious lands. Read more
Environment

Gratitude as an Attitude

by M. Travis DiNicola, Director of Development
Director of Development M. Travis DiNicola discusses Thanksgiving, and what it means to him. Read more
Environment

Clean Water Advocacy Workshop Teaches Participants to Take Action

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
PennFuture and Trout Unlimited recently partnered during an event in Harrisburg. Learn more! Read more
Environment

Our Pocono Waters Forum Educates Community on Clean Streams

by Emily Rinaldi, Campaign Manager, Northeast Region, PennFuture
Emily Rinaldi, PennFuture's Campaign Manager for the Northeast Region, provides a recap of a recent event. Read more
Environment

Legislative Session Closes with Significant Environmental Fight

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
An update from PennFuture's Director of Policy Ezra P. Thrush. Read more
Environment

PennFuture Celebrates Legal Victory for Exceptional Value Streams

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo discusses the latest legal victory in the Poconos. Read more
Environment

Lancaster County’s Road to Water Restoration

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
A look at the latest work being done to prevent water pollution. Read more
Environment

Register to Vote. Become an Informed Voter. Go Vote.

Exercise your right to vote and be prepared to make the best informed decisions you can make! Read more
Environment

A Successful Forum to Celebrate the Delaware River Watershed

by Emily Rinaldi, Campaign Manager, Northeast Region, PennFuture
A look back at a successful conference. Read more
Environment

House Bill 2154 Threatens PA Communities, Putting Polluters First

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
Read the latest on a destructive bill moving through the State Senate and learn how you can help to stop it. Read more
Environment

Monroe County College Campus Journeys to Clean Energy and Efficiency

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
A look at one college campus and the way it became more energy efficient. Read more
Environment

Clean Water Rule Revived in PA, Protecting Our Headwater Streams and Wetlands

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Learn about the latest on the Clean Water Rule. Read more
Environment

Trump's Proposed Car Emissions Rollback Would Prevent States from Protecting Citizens

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
Director of PennFuture's Energy Center Rob Altenburg explains the implications of recent rollbacks. Read more
Environment

Exceptional Waters Define the Poconos & Deserve Protection

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Learn more about Our Pocono Waters Campaign and how you can get involved. Read more
Environment

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