The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expired on September 30th, despite widespread bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. That means one of the most successful conservation and recreation programs in our nation’s history now sits idle, unable...
Pennsylvania has an opportunity to substantially lower emissions of methane from our natural gas industry, the nation’s second-largest, simply by requiring better monitoring and quicker response to leaks on well pads. Finding and fixing these leaks will mean significantly reducing...
For more than a century, freight trains traversing the Redbank Valley passed through the Climax Tunnel. But when the railroad left, the tunnel fell into disrepair. Now, after an extensive restoration project, the Climax Tunnel is open to bike and...
The Land and Water Conservation Fund supports Pennsylvania’s thriving outdoor recreation industry, employing Pennsylvanians and generating wealth for communities. Failing to reauthorize LWCF would be a serious blow to our economy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_BbFj6RK0&t=13s&list=PLMpHW-KP8hDEiCr4yFoR7XqXWeA3rWl2O&index=4Video can’t be loaded: #SaveLWCF: Creating Opportunity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_BbFj6RK0&t=13s&list=PLMpHW-KP8hDEiCr4yFoR7XqXWeA3rWl2O&index=4)
The Land and Water Conservation Fund makes Pennsylvania communities happier, healthier places to live by supporting development of parks, playgrounds, and greenspace. But without congressional reauthorization, that support could disappear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDFdyNxgGP8&t=52s&list=PLMpHW-KP8hDEiCr4yFoR7XqXWeA3rWl2O&index=3Video can’t be loaded: #SaveLWCF: Healthier Communities (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDFdyNxgGP8&t=52s&list=PLMpHW-KP8hDEiCr4yFoR7XqXWeA3rWl2O&index=3)
As time runs out for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, we hit the road to discover how LWCF funding has enhanced parks and public lands across the Commonwealth — and why it’s so urgently important for Congress to...
Funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund helps protect wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and preserve open space for Pennsylvanians to enjoy. But those benefits could disappear if Congress doesn’t vote to reauthorize the Fund by September 30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZYaSKIkoY&t=1sVideo...
Without congressional reauthorization, the Land and Water Conservation Fund will expire on September 30. What would that mean for Pennsylvania? And what can we do about it? Links Map: LWCF sites in Pennsylvania Outdoor Industry Association Audio Outdoorist (OIA...
We all know someone who is passionate about a trail, waterway or another asset in the community. They work so hard at making it a reality, usually without asking for their name to be part of the process. That’s why,...
Blairsville, PA has all the makings of a vibrant trail town — the only thing missing is a bridge connection to nearby trail networks. Now, after more than 20 years of planning, it’s about to become a reality. https://youtu.be/u8U5MlnCazMVideo can’t...
Pennsylvania is getting ready to tackle the next phase of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, with a new emphasis on getting things done at the county level. But will it be enough to get us back on track after a disappointing...
You’ve heard of rails-to-trails… why not rails and trails? NEPA Trails Forum takes a ride on the historic Stourbridge Line through the northern Poconos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Cxl2jls9M&t=2sVideo can’t be loaded: Ticket to Ride (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Cxl2jls9M&t=2s)