PennFuture Blog

Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager

Riparian Buffers: a Natural, Inexpensive, and Crucial Way to Protect and Improve Water Quality

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy, Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
An explanation on Riparian Buffers and their benefits to PA’s waters and communities. Read more
Environment

The End Game is Clean Water: PennFuture, partners lead 7th Annual Pennsylvania Clean Water Education Week

by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager, Jenny Tompkins, Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, Michael Mehrazar, Campaign Manager
PennFuture Campaign Managers organized our 7th annual Clean Water Education Week Read more
Environment

Distribution Centers Bring into Focus Limitations of Local Zoning Laws

Tobyhanna Creek
by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
A recent decision made by local officials in Monroe County demonstrates how paying close attention to zoning ordinances can help overturn ill-advised warehouse projects. Read more
Environment

Aquashicola Creek Finally Given Exceptional Value Designation

by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
After languishing at the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) for nearly twelve years, the Aquashicola Creek was finally recognized as an Exceptional Value designation in January. Read more
Climate | Community | Environment

The True Cost of Convenience: The Impacts of Never-Ending Warehouse Development

by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
There are costs to irresponsible, endless development. Read more
Climate | Community | Environment

Living in the Blast Zone: Fracking's Bomb Trains

by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
The fracking industry is still thinking of new ways to threaten the health of our waterways and communities. Read more
Climate | Community | Energy | Environment

A Breath of Fresh Air: Relationship-Building Under a New Administration

by Donna Kohut, Campaign Manager
This is not the time for rest. We have work to do. Read more
Climate | Community | Energy | Environment