Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

The Department of Environmental Protection, along with the Department of Labor and Industry, are proud to announce the United Mine Workers of America's (UMWA) Gas Well Capping Technician Program. A first-ever for UMWA and PA, the registered apprenticeship program continues the Shapiro Administration's effort to build PA's workforce, providing workers with the knowledge they need to plug abandoned and orphan wells while boosting the local economy of rural Appalachian communities. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3XfVilz #oilandgas #umwa #apprenticeship United Mine Workers of America Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

DEP held our annual exhibit last week at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, where we engaged with students and residents about topics ranging from watershed restoration to Small Business Advantage Grants. Special thanks to Adam Ortiz, EPA Region 3 Administrator, for stopping by our booth and giving our “Ways to Save Water” wheel a spin! It was an excellent opportunity to showcase how the Shapiro Administration not only helps protect the environment, but also empowers local farmers and small businesses, which are the backbone of many communities across the Commonwealth. #agprogressdays #papreferred #smallbusiness #grants US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Today we announced the grant round opening of 2025’s Environmental Education Grants. Nearly $1 million in grants will be available to schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses for Environmental Education projects across the Commonwealth. Projects can engage residents on topics such as clean water and climate change and are encouraged to focus on environmental justice areas. Since the program’s inception, more than 2,200 projects have been awarded grants totaling over $14 million. “These projects are especially important to communities that have been disproportionately impacted by pollution,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. Learn more about our Environmental Education Grants announcement here: https://bit.ly/3T14dER #environmentaleducation #environmentaljustice #educators #grants Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Pennsylvania Department of Education

📢 Attention Oil & Gas Professionals and Well Operators! DEP will hold Orphan Well Plugging Grant (OWPG) information and training sessions next week! The sessions will cover the grant application process and the grant's requirements. Registration is required. 📅 Dates: August 26, 2024 / August 27, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 📍 August 26, 2024 Location: Slippery Rock University, Weisenfluh Dining Hall Register here: https://bit.ly/4cwRuRa  || Parking Registration here: https://bit.ly/3AvgHhQ 📍 August 27, 2024 Location: University of Pittsburgh Titusville, Education and Training Center Register here: https://bit.ly/3M9pM2v 🖥️ For those unable to attend in person, a virtual session will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Microsoft Teams. Registration is required and limited to the first 300 individuals. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3MgZLhv A recording of the online training will be posted to the DEP website at a later date. More information can be found here https://bit.ly/4dxXPgD #oilandgas #orphanwell #grants

DEP is searching for a qualified Environmental Engineer Manager to join our team in Meadville. Are you: An environmental engineer with a passion for sustainability? Have experience in regulatory and permitting processes? Possess a background in Water Quality Management? Want to make a lasting impact in your community? This may be the job opportunity for you! Deadline to apply is August 22nd. To view the job listing and apply, click here https://bit.ly/3Ai3MQl

Thank you Governor Shapiro for stopping by Rachel Carson State Office Building yesterday to congratulate DEP staff on achievements such as RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emission in Pennsylvania) and to award former Active and Abandoned Mining Operations Deputy Secretary John Stefanko with a proclamation for his 38 years of dedicated service. The Shapiro Administration continues to strive to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources for the residents of the Commonwealth. Office of Governor Josh Shapiro #GreatTimeswiththeGov

⚡🚗 Today we announced $2.3 Million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants awarded to 27 projects across the Commonwealth. The projects will result in deploying 85 alternative fuel vehicles and installing 22 new Level 2 chargers and 3 DC Fast chargers for electric vehicles. 🌟 17 of the 27 projects are located in or serve Environmental Justice areas. These grants will help lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality for many communities throughout PA. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WsFtpX

With today’s announcement of over $15 Million in PA Grid Resilience Grant awards, more than 57,000 Pennsylvanians in rural counties will experience fewer and shorter outages.   The first round of projects will upgrade 20 electrical substations, add over 200 pieces of cutting-edge grid equipment, inspect more than 8,000 power line poles, and clear vegetation that could impact power service during storms fueled by climate change.   Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3YrJnlS

Government works best when we work together. 🤝 DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley joined Governor Shapiro, Ag Secretary Russell Redding, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and our Maryland department counterparts Secretaries Serena McIlwain, Josh Kurtz, and Kevin Atticus with EPA Administrator Adam Ortiz to celebrate the significant progress across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. DEP’s restoration work along the Susquehanna River watershed helped raise PA’s University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Bay Report grade to its highest point in more than two decades. In the last four years, more than 100 miles of streams have been restored to water quality standards in PA’s Chesapeake Bay watershed. Learn more from the joint press release by clicking here: bit.ly/3xT4cf6

🌊💼 Calling all licensed engineers! 🚀 Ready for an exciting career move? The Department of Environmental Protection wants YOU to join our team in the Project Development Division! As Civil Engineer Manager, you'll oversee flood protection initiatives, guiding junior engineers towards success. Dive into a dynamic role where you'll make a real impact. Apply now and let's build a safer tomorrow together! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3wNowOs 🌟🔧