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Environment

Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters Needs Funding to Achieve Goals

by Alice R. Baker, Senior Staff Attorney
PennFuture Staff Attorney Alice Baker discusses the important issues of stormwater management. Read more
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What the Volkswagen Settlement Means for PA

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A look back at how we got here. Read more
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Protect Your Forests: 2018 Farm Bill Update

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
Fighting for an equitable Farm Bill and what's to come. Read more
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A Recap of the 2018 PA Clean Water Lobby Day

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
State groups came together to fight for clean water in Harrisburg. Read more
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The New Tax Law and Charitable Giving

by M. Travis DiNicola, Director of Development
Learn more about how the new law affects your choices. Read more
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Introducing the Pennsylvania Common Conservation Agenda and the Green In ’18 Campaign

by Bill Madway, Press Secretary, Green in '18 Campaign, PennFuture
Learn how you can get involved! Read more
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Public Comment Closes on DRBC Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Majority supports ban on fracking, but what’s next? Read more
Environment

Building a Community Clean Water Toolbox: How PA Will Meet its Goals

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
An update on our work in the Chesapeake Bay. Read more
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Meet PennFuture's Director of Development: M. Travis DiNicola

by M. Travis DiNicola, Director of Development
Get to know the newest member of our team. Read more
Environment

Visit with PennFuture on Earth Day!

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
PennFuture will be present at Earth Day events across the state. Read more
Environment

Maya K. van Rossum: Woman of the Delaware River Watershed

Maya is being honored for her work at the Fourth Annual Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards. Read more
Environment

Reality Check: Supreme Court Decision on Water Pollution No Cause for Alarm

by George Jugovic, Jr., Vice President of Legal Affairs
PennFuture Vice President of Legal Affairs George Jugovic, Jr. explains the implications of this week's decision. Read more
Environment

Q&A – Christina Simeone: Woman of Renewable Energy & Climate

Meet a woman working to shape the future of clean energy. Read more
Environment

Katie McGinty: A Lifetime of Environmental Policymaking & Leadership

PennFuture is honoring McGinty with a lifetime achievement award April 19. Read more
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Q&A: Joanne Douglas, Environmental Educator & Advocate

Meet another recipient of the Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards. Read more
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Q&A: Gail Farmer, Woman of Community Engagement & Environmental Education

Meet Gail, who will be awarded for her work at the 2018 Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards. Read more
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Fighting for Environmental Justice

Hon. Donna Bullock will be given the award of Woman of Environmental Justice at the 2018 Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards. Read more
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A Lifetime of Leadership in Energy Efficiency Advocacy: Women in Conservation

Meet Liz Robinson, a Woman of Lifetime Achievement who will be honored at the 2018 Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards. Read more
Environment

Protecting the Delaware River: Women in Conservation

Meet Jaclyn Rhoads, recipient of this year's Woman of the Delaware River Watershed Award from PennFuture. Read more
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A Lifetime of Land Protection: Women in Conservation

Meet Dulcie F. Flaharty, one awardee who will be recognized at the Fourth Annual Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards on April 19. Read more
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