Chesapeake Bay states hit land preservation milestone
Pennsylvania leads among bay states with 3.6 million preserved acres. There are now 9.1 million acres of land in the watershed that are protected from development.
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Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts to get federal money
$9.6 million in federal grants will reduce pollutants to the Bay. Another $3.8 million of state funds will help restore watersheds across Pa.
EPA working with 5 Pa. farms on targeted pollution reduction to benefit Chesapeake Bay
Agriculture accounts for about 90% of the reductions needed for Pennsylvania to meet its goals for the Bay.
EPA reaches settlement over Pa. pollution to Chesapeake Bay
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC sued the EPA for allowing Pennsylvania to move forward with an inadequate cleanup plan.
Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan falls short for third time, EPA says
Pennsylvania will miss its nitrogen goal by more than 9 million pounds. The Chesapeake Bay gets half of its freshwater from the Susquehanna River.
What to know about Pa.’s newest plan to reduce pollution to the Chesapeake Bay
It calls for reducing nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment by 2025. With a price tag of $324 million a year, paying for it could be a problem.
Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet pollution reduction goals for the Chesapeake Bay, EPA says
Pennsylvania's plan fails to meet goals for reducing nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment. EPA will increase inspections and redirect funds to other states.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation gets grant to help disadvantaged farmers
The program will help those who have historically been excluded from conservation assistance, such as Black and Indigenous farmers.
Environmental Advocates Call on Legislature to Put More Money Toward Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
They want lawmakers to use some of the billions they have in federal dollars toward waterway cleanup that would benefit the Chesapeake Bay.
In Centre County, Solar Energy Has an Unlikely Booster: The Wastewater Authority
The wastewater authority wants to put solar panels on homes in a pilot project to generate renewable energy and offset water pollution.
