After 20-day fire frustrates residents, another fire ignites at Pa. compost facility

DEP issues detention center environmental orders

Pennsylvania gets stuff done! The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has reduced its permit backlog by 88% — going from 2,400 pending applications to just 300. That’s real progress for our businesses, communities, and environment. With over 9K permits reviewed in just the first quarter of 2025, DEP is cutting red tape, improving efficiency, and keeping environmental standards front and center. https://ow.ly/qgmP50VB2VQ | Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developm

What is DEP Military? The Answer You’re Looking for!

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection just awarded Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited a $557,770 grant for three planned restoration sites and minor repairs to instream structures in Lancaster that are estimated to reduce pollutant load by 625 lbs./yr. of nitrogen, 570 lbs./yr. of phosphorous, and 188 tons/yr. of sediment. I love seeing sportsman take the lead on protecting our water and natural resources for future generations! 🎣💧 #waterrestoration #streamrestoration #WaterC

DEP Announces Recycling Grants - Must Fix Recycling Program - Insider NJ

Pennsylvania DEP has started its annual Black Fly Suppression Program. 🪰 More than 1,800 miles of rivers and streams across the state are being treated to help reduce black fly populations as warmer weather approaches. ➡️ The program uses a naturally occurring soil bacterium called Bti, which targets black fly larvae but does not harm people, pets, fish, or birds. ➡️ Treatment is applied by helicopters and DEP ground crews directly to flowing sections of rivers and streams. Residents may see lo