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    DCNR meets mission on energy
    Opinion, Сolumns
    DCNR meets mission on energy
    Sep 28, 2022
    Given the stateDepartment of Conservation and Natural Resources'mission to sustain the environment and make the great outdoors accessible, it's approp...
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    DEP grant delivers forest health for clean water programs to area students
    News, PA State News
    DEP grant delivers forest health for clean water programs to area students
    Jun 28, 2022
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District was awarded an Environmental Educational Grant through the Department of Environmental Protection ...
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    Gas industry pandering costs rise
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Gas industry pandering costs rise
    May 09, 2022
    From irresponsibly low taxation, to direct tax subsidies, to favorable zoning and much more, many state lawmakers relentlessly have pandered to the na...
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    EPA: ‘Tough love’ after Pa.’s Chesapeake Bay pollution plan falls short
    EPA: ‘Tough love’ after Pa.’s Chesapeake Bay pollution plan falls short
    LAURA LEGERE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 19, 2022
    PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Pennsylvania’s latest plan for cutting pollution to the Chesapeake Bay is still inadequate, so the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag...
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    Polluters can’t regulate themselves
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Polluters can’t regulate themselves
    Apr 13, 2022
    State Rep. Jonathan Fritz has concocted an efficient but dangerous plan to hasten Department of Environmental Protection permit reviews. On a mostly p...
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    Awash in new funds to plug wells, DEP oil and gas office short on staff to handle the workload
    News, PA State News
    Awash in new funds to plug wells, DEP oil and gas office short on staff to handle the workload
    LAURA LEGERE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/ TNS 
    Mar 15, 2022
    At a state Senate budget hearing on March 2, Sen. Gene Yaw, the Lycoming County Republican who heads the chamber’s environment committee, asked how th...
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    Pa. gas industry pans program meant to encourage extra environmental stewardship
    Business, News, PA State News
    Pa. gas industry pans program meant to encourage extra environmental stewardship
    LAURA LEGERE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Nov 08, 2021
    PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Pennsylvania’s oil and gas regulators are rolling out a voluntary program meant to encourage fracking and pipeline companies to red...
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    Authority learns of speeding issues at Gilbert access road
    News
    Authority learns of speeding issues at Gilbert access road
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 24, 2021
    Motorists are traveling too fast on the access road to Gilbert Reservoir. Ken Kane, president of Generations Forestry, shared the information Wednesda...
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    Potter Co. landowners asked to take survey
    News
    Potter Co. landowners asked to take survey
    Marcie 
    May 14, 2021
    COUDERSPORT — Potter County officials are asking landowners to take a short survey to provide essential data for the development of their Countywide C...
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    Gov. Wolf announces environmental education grants
    News
    Gov. Wolf announces environmental education grants
    Marcie 
    Apr 23, 2021
    HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf, on Earth Day, announced Environmental Education Grants to projects addressing environmental justice, climate change, and w...
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    Drought warning declared for Potter County
    Local News
    Drought warning declared for Potter County
    Marcie 
    Sep 11, 2020
    HARRISBURG — After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday moved Potter County to dro...
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    DEP declares drought watch for 16 counties
    Local News
    DEP declares drought watch for 16 counties
    Marcie 
    Aug 22, 2020
    HARRISBURG — After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Department of Environmental Protection on Friday declared a drought watch for...
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    Compressor station leak leads to water contamination in Potter County
    Local News
    Compressor station leak leads to water contamination in Potter County
    JOELLEN WANKEL The Bradford Era 
    Jul 23, 2020
    GENESEE, Pa. — Chemical contamination of water supplies for five households in Potter County, which also resulted in fish kill in a small pond, is und...
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    Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2020
    Local News
    Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2020
    Marcie 
    Jul 23, 2020
    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2020 has been detected in a Potter County resident. Sample...
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    Conservation District Week: About the McKean County district
    Local News
    Conservation District Week: About the McKean County district
    Marcie 
    May 05, 2020
    SMETHPORT — Conservation districts began nationwide after the Dust Bowl removed valuable top soil from farms and caused serious health and economic is...
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    Earth Day 2020 brings Pennsylvanians together even though we’re apart
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Earth Day 2020 brings Pennsylvanians together even though we’re apart
    Apr 23, 2020
    HARRISBURG — Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secreta...
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    DEP reminds Pennsylvanians to take a commonsense approach to home heating
    Bradford, Local News, News
    DEP reminds Pennsylvanians to take a commonsense approach to home heating
    Jan 09, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds the more than 2.5 million Pennsylvania households that heat with oil or propane ...
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    Water advisory lifted
    Local News, Online Features
    Water advisory lifted
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 13, 2019
    The days-long boil water advisory imposed on the City of Bradford was lifted Thursday at noon, and local officials are saying it wasn’t necessary in t...
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    DEP, Danzer Lumber finalize consent agreement
    Local News
    DEP, Danzer Lumber finalize consent agreement
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 25, 2019
    The Department of Environmental Protection and Danzer Lumber North America, which operates the facility on High Street in Bradford formerly known as B...
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    Applicants being accepted for 2020 governor’s awards
    Local News
    Applicants being accepted for 2020 governor’s awards
    Marcie 
    Oct 16, 2019
    HARRISBURG — With the aim of showcasing the best of the best among Pennsylvania’s environmental stewards, the Wolf Administration invites all Pennsylv...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    Lifestyles
    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    Local News
    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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