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May 08, 2026 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Redesignates 98 Streams Across Pennsylvania as High Quality Waters, Expanding Protections for More Than 530 Miles of Clean WaterAction protects waterways in 34 counties, strengthens Pennsylvania’s trout streams and outdoor economy, and marks the first Chesapeake Bay watershed stream redesignations under Governor Shapiro’s leadership as Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council The newly protected waterways include nearly 340 stream miles within Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed The action comes as Pennsylvania has earned its highest Chesapeake Bay watershed health grade in more than two decades
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May 04, 2026 DEP To Host Open House and Public Hearing on North Centre Township HSCA Investigation into PFAS Contamination in Columbia CountyPublic may comment on proposed measures to address PFAS contamination in groundwater
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April 30, 2026 Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects – Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across PennsylvaniaThe 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages – with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environmental justice communities. These investments will support hands-on learning, workforce development, and community-based environmental solutions in rural, urban, and suburban communities statewide.
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April 28, 2026 Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection
Our mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources while ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors to the commonwealth.