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PA Department of Environmental Protection

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PA Department of Environmental Protection

@PennsylvaniaDEP

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Falcon Chatter
@FalconChatter
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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
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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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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 10
Pennsylvania's heat pump demand is increasing fast, and HVAC employees who train now will dominate the market. Penn Heat Pump Pathways helps HVAC employees attend training aligned with future industry needs, at no cost to them. That's right --> Free for you. Free for your
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 9
SCHOOL’S OUT Now’s the time to check that your school or child care facility has safe drinking water. 💧 Pennsylvania DEP’s WIIN 2107 Lead Testing and Reduction Grant program provides a reimbursement grant for Pennsylvania schools and child care facilities to take action on
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 9
Volunteer to watch the young falcons take turns learning to fly 🪺👀 We’re looking for Falcon Watch & Rescue volunteers in Harrisburg! Dates: June 6-24 Times: Shifts between 5:30 AM – 9 PM Free training provided. Volunteers watch the young falcons as they learn to fly and
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 8
Our final Climate Conversation is happening this Thursday from noon-1:30. We’ve been chatting with folks across Pennsylvania, discussing climate impacts, priorities, and solutions. If you missed the event in your area, please make sure to register for this virtual session!
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 8
It’s Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! June 6–14 is a reminder that what happens in Pennsylvania impacts areas outside of our home. Our streams, rivers, storm drains, and even our backyards all play a role in the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Nearly half of the water in the
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 3
The deadline for Growing Greener Plus Grant applications is coming up fast! Grants are available for watershed groups, nonprofits, schools, and local governments. If you’re working to protect soil, water, or communities from flooding, this program can help your project grow. 🌳
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 1
If your gas budget keeps stretching each month, and you're looking at purchasing an electric or alternative‑fuel car, stop scrolling and check out this rebate. 🚗⚡️ Pennsylvania DEP has rebates available up to $3,000, plus an extra $1,000 for qualifying low‑income applicants.
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Jun 1
We've hosted several Climate Conversations across Pennsylvania this year to discuss climate impacts, priorities, and solutions. These are our last events, so make sure to register and attend! Anyone from the community is invited to attend and share their perspective. Indiana |
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
May 28
Tune in TODAY for the live stream of the Falcon Banding! May 28 | 10–11:30 AM | on Facebook @PennsylvaniaDEP ... @pagamecomm @padcnr
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
May 27
#DYK Even small amounts of lead in drinking water can pose serious health risks to children. Through the WIIN 2107 Lead Testing and Reduction Grant program, Pennsylvania DEP is offering reimbursement grant funding to help schools and child care facilities reduce lead exposure
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PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
May 27
Everyone in PA deserves safe communities, clean water, and productive properties – not abandoned contaminated sites left sitting for generations. Pennsylvania’s Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund (HSCA) helps transform contaminated and abandoned properties into safer spaces for
PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEP
Apr 24
We visited the ballparks in Williamsport today, to celebrate the amazing transformation of the Lumber Yards site! 🪵 For many years, this 28‑acre area was a closed landfill. Now, thanks to the cleanup work and help from Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program, it has become a
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