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PA Department of Environmental Protection

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PA Department of Environmental Protection

@PennsylvaniaDEP

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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 26
We're celebrating this year's Falcon Watch & Rescue volunteers. Join the celebration with us on Monday at 6:30 PM, as we share a special live falconry presentation by Hershey Master Falconer Presentation by Jack Hubley from ZooAmerica, Hershey. Find the live link on our
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 25
If gas prices have you rethinking your ride 🤔 Pennsylvania DEP’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program might make the switch an easier decision. You could earn up to $3,000 back. AND low‑income drivers can get an extra $1,000. Check your eligibility and apply 👉
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 24
Don’t miss this update for RISE PA! The Round 2 RISE PA Medium- and Large-scale Award Track application period is being extended and will now be open through July 31 4:59 PM. Look for updated guidance and the application checklist at dep.pa.gov/rise-pa
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 24
Nearly 100 years of foundry operations at the site now known as Titan Energy Park left the 150-acre site contaminated with industrial byproducts, including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The collaborative efforts of government agencies
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 23
Every sip should be safe. And that’s why the WIIN 2107 Lead Testing & Reduction Grant helps eligible schools and child care facilities reduce lead in drinking water… with free drinking water lead testing and a reimbursement grant available for approved lead reduction projects.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 22
Grab your lunch and join us online for the next Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight (CEOS) session, hosted by the PA DEP Energy Programs Office, on Thursday, June 25 at noon! This month’s topic: Save Energy and Improve Resilience with EPO’s New Technical Assistance for Community
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 19
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom must include clean air, safe water, and healthy places to live. Many black and brown families in Pennsylvania still breathe more polluted air and face more environmental dangers than other communities. We can honor this day by taking action.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 18
Ever see a shiny rainbow on a water surface and think, “Ugh… pollution”? This might surprise you, but not all oil sheens are bad. In fact, some happen naturally. There’s a super simple trick (involving a rock!) that helps you tell the difference. And if it is pollution,
What Does a Sheen Mean?
From linkedin.com
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Falcon Chatter
@FalconChatter
Jun 17
It was a busy weekend for the Rachel Carson falcons! One juvie was rescued and is recovering, while the others took big steps in building their flight skills, including a successful first flight for Blue! Now that all have fledged, the adults are kicking off “flight school.”
Falcon Wire
From pa.gov
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 17
The clock is really ticking now. ⏰Only 5 days left to apply for the Growing Greener Plus and Section 319 Grants! If your organization has an environmental project that needs support, now is the time to act for the Growing Greener Plus Grant. Section 319 Grants are also
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 17
The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard operated as a major Navy construction and repair facility for more than a century, beginning in 1870. After its closure as part of the US Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure Program, several properties on the former installation were
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Falcon Chatter
@FalconChatter
Jun 11
The first fledge of 2026 occurred on June 10 at 7:45 pm, when the green-banded (Green) juvenile took to the skies and flew to the church steeple nearby.   Find out what happened 👉 pa.gov/agencies/dep/r…  And tune in to the FOX43 Morning Show today to learn more about Falcon
Falcon Wire
From pa.gov
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 10
On Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, we're highlighting a few stories completed projects that benefit the Bay. Like, the Misty Meadows Bioswale Project in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, which is a stormwater best management practice project designed to improve water
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