Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds have been allocated to the Pennsylvania portion of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) metropolitan area for projects in Pennsylvania’s five counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) that contribute to the attainment of the Clean Air Axct (CAA) standards by reducing emissions from mobile sources.

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DEP Offers Funding for Stormwater Management Programs

DEP Offers Funding for Stormwater Management Programs

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering grants up to $200,000 to local entities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for stormwater management projects that implement best management practices (BMP) to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment pollution in local waterways.

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Snow and Your Roof

Snow and Your Roof

The snow is deep and as the weather begins to creep out of freezing, the addition of rain or snow melt into the mix can become a real threat. While all exposed roofs could be at risk, older flat roofs and roofs with poor drainage are the most susceptible to collapse due to snow.

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Protecting your water begins with your land

Protecting your water begins with your land

The Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO) Source Water Collaborative hosted a workshop entitled, Protecting Your Water Begins with Your Land.  The workshop invited government, the local farming community, and environmental organizations to comingle and learn about new findings in farming best management practices.

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