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2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Limiting EPA’s Use of “End-Result” Provisions in NPDES Permits

by Josef Novacek
A series of blogs to recap of some of the worst U.S. Supreme Court decisions that will shape our ability to protect our environment for decades to come. This fourth article covers: limiting EPA's use of "End-Result" provisions in NPDES permits. (Blog 4/4)

2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Agencies Don’t Have to Chase Every “What If”

by Josef Novacek

2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Sackett v. EPA and the Clean Water Act

by Josef Novacek

2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Loper Bright in Action: NRC v. Texas

by Josef Novacek

State Budget Headed in the Right Direction for Environment

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
For the first time in years, environmental agencies will not see budget cuts. Read more
Environment

Fueling Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Jobs Engine

by Bill Madway, Press Secretary, Green in '18 Campaign, PennFuture
A look at the new report. Read more
Energy

Meet Kelsey Krepps: PennFuture's New Western PA Outreach Coordinator

by Kelsey Krepps, Western PA Outreach Coordinator
Connect with Kelsey on her work for PA's environment! Read more
Environment

PennFuture Secures Victory for Homeowners in PA Supreme Court Case

by George Jugovic, Jr., Vice President of Legal Affairs
Learn how this decision could affect you. Read more
Environment

Opinion: Wolf and Wagner need to be specific in plans to help the environment

Jan Jarrett recently wrote this op-ed for PennLive. Read more

A New Strategy for Sparking Environmental Leadership in Pennsylvania

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
How can you get involved in the Green in '18 Campaign? Read more
Environment

Join the Second Annual Susquehanna River Rally in Harrisburg!

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
Raise your paddle and your voice! Read more
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
Environment | Keep Philly Green & Water Clean

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
Environment

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
Environment

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
Environment

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
Environment

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
Environment

What Act 40 Means for Solar Energy in PA

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A breakdown of last week's decision. Read more
Energy

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
Environment

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

State Level Implications of Pruitt's Vehicle Emissions Rollback

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A look at how these rollbacks could affect PA. Read more
Energy

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

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