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    PennEnviroScreen

    PennEnviroScreen is a mapping tool to measure the need for Environmental Justice (EJ). PennEnviroScreen was created to support implementation of the Environmental Justice Policy (EJ Policy) by designating of EJ Areas where the EJ Policy will be targeted. 

    Commonwealth Map

    The tool quantifies and visualizes disproportionate environmental effects on vulnerable populations. PennEnviroScreen relies on two categories of 32 indicators. Pollution Burden is 19 indicators. Population Characteristics is 13 indicators. PennEnviroScreen is used to integrate EJ considerations into DEP daily operations. It can also be used by policy makers, grant seekers, communities, civil society groups, or individuals with vital information to make informed decisions and promote decreasing disproportionate effects. For a full explanation of all data sources and methodologies, please see the technical guidance document PennEnviroScreen methodology (document # 015-0501-003).

     

    EJ is a complex topic informed by the local context of impacted communities. No single metric or tool should be understood as complete or final for all uses or applications. DEP encourages any user of PennEnviroScreen to be mindful of this complexity when using the results of this tool for any purpose beyond defining EJ areas for its own policy.

    Harrisburg Map

    The data-sets contained within PennEnviroScreen comes from various state and federal government resources that are publicly available. Only data-sets for which there is data for all of Pennsylvania are included. The map layers are refreshed with new information on a rolling basis and may not be reflective of the actual data at any given moment. DEP expressly disclaims any liability for errors or omissions related to classifications established by this mapping application, the data contained within this mapping application and/or the sources associated with this mapping application.

    DEP welcomes feedback, queries, and requests pertaining to PennEnviroScreen. We welcome inquires regarding further trainings, workshops, demonstrations, or possible collaborations. Please use contact information included here. For further information, questions, or suggestions, contact the Office of Environmental Justice 

    Contact the Office of Environmental Justice