Nov. 10—NEW LONDON — The owner of a dilapidated, long-vacant former mill property said he expects to begin turning the sprawling structure into apartment units before Thanksgiving.

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The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of Black Oak Development Site OU-1 (DE-1863) located at 14241 Black Oak Drive in Lewes. The Site was historically used for agricultural purposes and consists of approximately 24 acres of a larger 77-acre parcel. The site is divided into two operable units, OU-2 will be addressed separately.

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OLEAN — Another Olean brownfield has been cleared of industrial waste dating back almost 150 years.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation reported Wednesday that work at 350 Franklin St. has been completed by owner MJ Painting Contracting Corp., leaving the site ready for redevelopment.

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The state attorney general’s office announced that it has reached an environmental justice settlement with owners of a gas station site in Orange and filed a lawsuit against owners of an unrelated site in Irvington.

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Over a dozen people gathered at a recreation center in the East Mount Airy neighborhood Monday evening to talk about environmental issues plaguing the area. 

The event was the first in a series of workshops led by the city’s Office of Sustainability that will result in Philly’s own environmental justice mapping tool. Officials hope the finished map will identify communities in Philly that are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards, such as air pollution, and also lack environmental amenities, such as green space.

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On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), in consultation with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), formally invited the pubic to comment on the proposed remediation plan for the former United Hospital Site, just over the Rye line in Port Chester, across from the Whole Foods. 

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PHILADELPHIA – The City’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Philadelphia City Fund, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund.

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BOSTON (AUGUST 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the Connecticut Department of Public Health for a $556,000 grant to construct an emergency waterline and pumping station to protect drinking water system infrastructure in Montville, Conn., from drought. 

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HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection has made nearly $1 million available for projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Many of last year’s awardees also supported people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.

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Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made nearly $1 million available for projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Many of last year’s awardees also supported people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.

DEP’s 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program is accepting applications through November 15, 2024.  Up to $1,000,000 worth of grants may be awarded for environmental education projects that engage people about clean water and climate change, especially projects that focus on environmental justice areas. Eligible applicants include schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses. 

“Environmental Education grants are some of the best ways to teach people about the water they drink and the air they breathe. The projects that these grants support strengthen the bonds between people and their environment so they are able to make informed decisions and take responsible actions for their communities,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “These projects are especially important to communities that have been disproportionately impacted by pollution.”

A free 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program webinar will be held on October 10, 2024, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.  DEP staff will provide proposal tips and instructions for completing required application forms. The program will conclude with a Q&A session. Registration by September 30, 2024, is required: 2025 EE Grants Program Webinar RegistrationOpens In A New Window.  

Projects with a local focus may receive up to $5,000 and regional or statewide initiatives may receive up to $30,000. Projects that engage students and teachers from at least 60 Pennsylvania counties at three levels, local, state, and national, may be awarded up to $65,000.

Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. Projects must be implemented during the period July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.  

Information about the grants program is available at Environmental Education Grants. Electronic applications must be submitted through the Keystone Login (first-time users will need to register). 

The Environmental Education Grants Program has supported a wide range of activities from tours and workshops to hands-on field experiences and action projects. Go to 2024 EE Grant Awards for a listing of projects that were awarded funding in Spring 2024.

The Environmental Education Grants program was established by the Environmental Education Act of 1993, which mandates setting aside 5% of the pollution fines and penalties DEP collects annually for environmental education in Pennsylvania. Since the program began, more than 2,200 projects, totaling over $14 million, have been awarded grant funds.