Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

#DYK for #ChesapeakeBayAwarenessWeek 💧 In 2024, Pennsylvania removed 27 dams, making it the leading state for dam removals. These dam removal projects benefit rivers by improving fish passage and by making navigation safer for paddlers and swimmers. Across the country, more than 2,528 miles of river were reconnected in 2024. How can dam removal help the Chesapeake Bay watershed? • Eliminates sediment and pollution traps • Reestablishes natural river flows and ecological processes, including access to floodplain and seasonal variations in water levels that help maintain healthy riparian areas • Improves fish migration for many species including trout and the American eel, which serves as a host species for the elliptio mussel, which filters the water • Boosts recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, kayaking, and canoeing Get a closer look on aquatic connectivity! https://lnkd.in/e2vb3e9Q

An expert energy engineering assessment leads to direct and indirect cost savings by improving energy efficiency. Let us help you identify potential savings with a customized Industrial Energy Assessment. Find out how you can cut down on waste and save on energy costs. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7Czx7_D #EnergyAudit #CostSavings #EnergyEfficiency #IndustrialEnergyAssessments

From local leadership to national recognition, DEP is delivering real results - cleaner streams, stronger partnerships, and a healthier Bay. 🌊 Dive into the story of progress in honor of Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week and see how we're GSD! #GettingStuffDone #ChesapeakeBayAwarenessWeek #CleanWater #WatershedRestoration

Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is June 7–15! 🌊 This year’s theme, Bay in Your Backyard, highlights how the health of the Chesapeake Bay is deeply connected to our local waterways — no matter where you live in the watershed. With over 100,000 rivers and streams flowing into the Bay, each community plays a role in its preservation. Join us in celebrating the culture, history, and ecological value of this national treasure — and find out how you can take action locally. See what DEP is doing and how to join in: https://lnkd.in/gq5yvGKs #ChesapeakeBayAwarenessWeek #BayInYourBackyard #EnvironmentalStewardship #CBAW ⁠All photos from Chesapeake Bay Program 📸

🚨 Today’s the day! Round 2 of the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program is officially OPEN for concept papers. We’re calling on electric grid operators, storage operators, fuel suppliers, transmission/distribution providers, and other eligible entities with innovative solutions to apply for this $8 million funding opportunity. Your idea could help:  ✅ Prevent power outages  ✅ Reduce outage durations  ✅ Improve energy resilience for communities across PA Concept papers accepted now through August 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM, and are required to be able to submit your full application. Resources, FAQs, and full instructions available here: bit.ly/PAGridResilience  #EnergySecurity #GridInnovation #ResilienceFunding #PADEP #CleanEnergyGrants 

May 31st is National Dam Safety Awareness Day 💧 Dam Safety Awareness Day is a reminder of the vital importance of maintaining our dam infrastructure and the collective responsibility we share in protecting public safety. The day honors the memory of when 2,200 lives lost in the 1889 Johnstown Flood when the South Fork Dam failed – a tragedy that underscores why vigilance, maintenance, and awareness matter. As we reflect on the past, we look forward – with ongoing work to ensure our dams remain strong, secure, and resilient. Read more about how dam safety protects communities and why it matters. #DamSafety #JohnstownFlood #NationalDamSafetyAwarenessDay

On May 22, Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley and Louie Krak represented Pennsylvania DEP at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), 2025 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards in Pittsburgh where RISE PA received a Decarbonization Leadership Award for the program’s potential to reduce substantial greenhouse gas emissions from Pennsylvania’s industrial sector   While RISE PA’s projects are still in the application phase, this recognition underscores the program’s growing momentum and the Commonwealth’s leadership in advancing sustainable industrial practices.   Watch the video to hear from Acting Secretary Shirley and Louie Krak on how Pennsylvania is paving the way for a cleaner, greener industrial future.   #Sustainability #Decarbonization #EnvironmentalLeadership #RISEPA #CleanIndustry https://lnkd.in/e7V2vcUd

Are you ready to power up the future of energy resilience in Pennsylvania?   Round 2 of the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program is opening soon, and we’re looking for cutting-edge ideas to strengthen our electric grid and reduce outages. Whether you're a grid operator, transmission owner, fuel supplier, or another energy entity, this is your chance to drive real change.   $8 million in competitive funding is up for grabs. Concept papers can be submitted starting: June 2-August 8, 2025, and are required to be able to submit your full application.   More details coming soon! 👉 Learn more and prepare: bit.ly/PAGridResilience   #GridResilience #PAEnergy #CleanEnergy #InfrastructureInnovation #GrantOpportunity

We're Halfway to the RISE PA Application Deadline, August 29! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to apply for funding to reduce emissions and boost your business. With only a few weeks left, now is the time to double-check your application: ✅ Review your documents ✅ Ensure all sections are complete ✅ Confirm your project details and emission reductions Secure your grant for decarbonization projects in PA! 👉 Apply today:  dep.pa.gov/rise-pa #RISEPA #PAManufacturers #GreenManufacturing #CleanEnergy

Grab your lunch and join us tomorrow, Thursday, May 29 for the next session in our virtual series with PA DEP’s Energy Programs Office!   Topic: Maximizing Efficiency in Municipal Buildings – Energy Audits and Upgrades with the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program and Partners 📅 When: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM 👥 Who: PA municipalities & subdivisions 💻 Where: Microsoft Teams (live + recorded) 📝 Register: bit.ly/CEOS-May29   Discover how the MORE Program can help your community improve building performance, reduce energy costs, and access expert guidance and funding for upgrades. Learn from real case studies and meet the partners making it happen!   💡 Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded. Plus, new topics are spotlighted monthly! 🔗 More info: bit.ly/3GjP7qA   #CleanEnergyPA #EnergyEfficiency #PADEP #SustainableCommunities #LocalGovernment #ClimateAction