tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349994612024-02-20T04:15:13.345-05:00PA Environment Digest Video BlogThis is the video companion to the online newsletter www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com dedicated to "Active Environmentalists" using education, collaboration and positive action to improve the environment.David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-54814627693221206832013-03-19T21:46:00.002-05:002013-03-19T21:47:45.610-05:00Learn How SRBC Assesses Impacts Of Water Withdrawals<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bhkCGk1jEQw" width="400"></iframe><br />
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</b>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-28490786809854481142013-03-04T06:15:00.000-05:002013-03-04T06:16:41.890-05:00LandStudies Lititz Run Restoration Tour<iframe width="400" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hs2iMd4IxBY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><a href="http://landstudies.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LandStudies, Inc.</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and its partners recently conducted a tour of </span><a href="http://www.warwicktownship.org/warwick/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=471894" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lititz Run Watershed</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Restoration Projects in Lancaster County to illustrate the value of natural restoration project designs at different stages of installation and development.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> LandStudies pioneered the concept of <a href="http://landstudies.com/images/pdfs/LS-FloodplainRestoration.12sm.pdf">Floodplain Restoration</a> techniques which gets at the root many erosion and sedimentation and nutrient runoff problems. These techniques not only improve water quality and effectively deal with stormwater management issues, but offer a source nutrient and other credits for sale to wastewater plants and developers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> LandStudies organizes customized tours like this for organizations interested in effective watershed restoration projects. Contact Mark Gutshall by sending email to: <a href="mailto:mark@LandStudies.com">mark@LandStudies.com</a> or visit the <a href="http://landstudies.com/">Landstudies, Inc.</a> website.</span>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-10308388650722679462013-01-04T18:38:00.000-05:002013-01-04T20:18:10.288-05:00Harry Campbell, CBF Senior Scientist On Chesapeake Bay Health<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m9_ffG1QcUc" width="400"></iframe><br />
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David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-27772713335554117092012-08-22T10:04:00.002-05:002012-08-22T10:12:01.857-05:00Federal Mine Reclamation Funding To PA Cut By $200 Million<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oSBC8boizL0" width="400"></iframe><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In July when the new federal Surface Transportation Bill (HR 4348) was signed into law it included an amendment sponsored by U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) which will reduce federal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funding to Pennsylvania by $200 million over the next 10 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> John Dawes, Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.pennsylvaniawatersheds.org/">Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds</a>, is heading up a campaign to restore reclamation funding to the state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> In this interview he shares background on the issue and the steps being taken to reverse the loss of funding.</span></div>
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David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-22421686259428821412012-07-28T22:26:00.002-05:002012-07-30T13:03:40.643-05:00Quecreek Mine Rescue Celebrated As Triumph Of The American Spirit<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zJbMvijIM-U" width="400"></iframe><b id="internal-source-marker_0.7983209744561464" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 10th Anniversary of the 2002 Quecreek Mine Rescue of nine trapped miners in Somerset County was celebrated Saturday with a special program featuring former Gov. Mark Schweiker, other state and federal mine rescue officials, private companies involved in the rescue and several of the rescued coal miners.</span></span></b><br />
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</span><b id="internal-source-marker_0.7983209744561464" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/joe-sbaffoni-dep-director-of-deep-mine.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Joe Sbaffoni</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, DEP Director of Deep Mine Safety;</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/bill-arnold-invites-comments-by-rescued.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bill Arnold invites comments</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Rescued Miners John Unger, Thomas Foy; Blaine Mayhugh;</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/congressman-mark-critz.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Congressman Mark Critz</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">;</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/joseph-main-us-assistant-secretary-for.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Joseph Main</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety & Health;</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/larry-neff-isg-inc.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Larry Neff,</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ISG, Inc. (formerly Bethlehem Mines); and</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/david-hughes-quecreek-mine-rescue.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">David Hughes</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation Advisory Committee.</span></span></b></b><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Background</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">On July 24, 2002 miners broke through into an abandoned, water-filled mine flooding the Quecreek Mine with over 150 million gallons of water. Nine miners scrambled to safety, but nine were trapped in a pocket of air in the dark, cold, water filled mine. They were rescued four days later through the combined efforts of state and federal mine rescue agencies and hundreds of workers and volunteers.</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Video:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://paenvirodigestvideo.blogspot.com/2012/07/quecreek-mine-rescue-critical-decisions.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Quecreek Mine Rescue: Critical Decisions</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Download:</b> <a href="http://goo.gl/7kC2y">DEP Commemorative Booklet "Nine for Nine"</a> (large file)</span></span><br />
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.6216493844985962" style="font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://triblive.com/news/2257016-74/miners-mine-quecreek-rescue-schweiker-needs-center-mark-rescuers-ceremony"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miners, Rescuers Gather On 10th Anniversary Of Quecreek Rescue</span></a></span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.6216493844985962" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.wjactv.com/news/news/former-pa-governor-recalls-quecreek-mine-rescue-10/nP5rr/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gov. Schweiker Recalls Quecreek Mine Rescue</span></a></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.6216493844985962" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1962234191/Rescue-remembered-Events-mark-10th-anniversary-of-Quecreek-drama"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quecreek Mine Rescue Remembered</span></a></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.6216493844985962" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/miners-rescuers-gather-in-somerset-county-to-reflect-about-the-day-when-the-quecreek-miracle-occurred-646673/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miners, Rescuers Gather In Somerset County</span></a></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 36pt;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.6216493844985962" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://old.post-gazette.com/localnews/20020804all9indexp9.asp"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Post-Gazette Coverage Of 2002 Mine Rescue</span></a></span></b></span></div>
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</span></b></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-46415841620989106172012-07-22T07:10:00.003-05:002012-07-22T07:11:18.330-05:00Quecreek Mine Rescue: Critical Decisions<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Aji6WncDtSw" width="400"></iframe><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On July 24, 2002 coal miners broke through into an abandoned, water-filled mine flooding the Quecreek Mine with over 150 million gallons of water. Nine miners scrambled to safety, but nine were trapped in a pocket of air in the dark, cold, water filled mine. They were rescued four days later through the combined efforts of state and federal mine rescue agencies and hundreds of workers and volunteers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This video was produced by the Commonwealth Media Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in 2003 to document the decisions made step-by-step during the rescue effort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year marks the <a href="http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=22935">10th Anniversary</a> of the successful Quecreek Mine Rescue.</span></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-78188148451640660142012-07-18T07:47:00.001-05:002012-07-18T08:26:00.377-05:00Ralph W. Abele Historic Marker Dedicated<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7ZAySw7UhFI" width="400"></iframe><b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday a Pennsylvania historic marker was unveiled honoring former Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director </span><a href="http://fishandboat.com/images/people/abele/bio.htm"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ralph W. Abele</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in a dedication ceremony at PFBC headquarters in Harrisburg.</span></span></b><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In this video, John Arway, Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission, provides an introduction to the historic marker event.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Watch the remarks of these speakers at this special event--</span><br /><b id="internal-source-marker_0.39656066219322383" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/remarks-of-former-senator-franklin-kury.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Franklin Kury</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, former Senator and Representative</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/larry-schweiger-national-wildlife.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Larry Schweiger</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, National Wildlife Federation President & CEO</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/remarks-of-dennis-guise-ralph-w-abele.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dennis Guise</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Fund</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/frederick-powell-phmc-remarks-at-abele.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Frederick Powell</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, PA Historical & Museum Commission</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/cindy-dunn-dcnr-reading-letter-from.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Dunn</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, DCNR, reading a letter from Susan Q. Stranahan, former Philadelphia Inquirer environment reporter and author of Susquehanna River of Dreams</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/remarks-of-ralph-abele-jr-at-abele.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ralph Abele Jr</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, on behalf of the family</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-- </span><a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/unveiling-ralph-w-abele-historic-marker.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unveiling the Historic Marker</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and marker text</span></b></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Throughout his life, Abele inspired and commanded the fight to save the natural environment. He believed strongly in the Environmental Rights Amendment to the state constitution which says it is the right of everyone to "clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment."</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As PFBC executive director from January 1972 through May 1987, Abele’s accomplishments garnered him the title of “Lord of the Fish” for his tireless and relentless efforts in protecting water quality against pollution and working to restore American shad to their native Susquehanna River.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Abele’s voice and action, as a leader during the beginnings of ecology awareness, called industry to task and empowered individuals with an understanding that they, too, had the power to affect change and protect our natural environment.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> While the Commission’s direct constituents have been mostly anglers and boaters, it was clear that Abele’s commentary on the nation’s obligation to protect natural resources struck a chord with the greater, general public.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Following his death in 1990, two important legacies for conservation were established in his name: the</span><a href="http://fishandboat.com/images/people/abele/00award.htm"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ralph W. Abele Conservation Heritage Award</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the</span><a href="http://fishandboat.com/images/people/abele/schol_fund.htm"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Fund</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The award has been presented to such notables in conservation as Dr. Maurice K. Goddard, and the scholarship fund has provided a seed of continued growth for many students with the same aspiration in the field of conservation.</span></span></b><br />
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.04271971480920911" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The historic marker reads: Ralph W. Abele (1921-1990) Conservation leader and Pennsylvania Fish commission executive director, 1972-87. Abele's "Resource First" philosophy strengthened the agency's mission to protect, conserve and enhance water quality, improve fish passage and increase youth conservation education. Notable achievements included modernizing the Fish and boat Code, emphasizing conservation enforcement and leading efforts to restore American shad to the Susquehanna River.</span></span></b>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-66173488958628925672012-02-02T19:50:00.001-05:002012-02-02T19:55:05.286-05:00DCNR: How Well Do You Know Your Trees?<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources asks, "How well do you know your trees?"
In the winter, it is especially challenging to identify tree species when they are stripped of their leaves.
To help you ID trees around where you live, watch this video or visit DCNR’s Tree ID display at the <a href="http://www.easternsportshow.com/">Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show</a> February 4-12 In Harrisburg, and start impressing your family and friends with your sylvan savviness.</span></div>
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The Wildlife Leadership Academy gives Pennsylvania youth the tools to become conservation leaders in their home community. 2012 field school applications are available for Pennsylvania youth ages 14-17 interested in conservation, leadership and the outdoors. For more information <a href="http://www.piceweb.org/p_WLA.html">Click Here</a>.</div>
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<br />David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-70165874601451566402011-12-07T14:56:00.001-05:002011-12-07T14:58:24.663-05:00<iframe width="420" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ABnDW3wHBfc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Senate Committee Moves Marcellus Shale Bill. The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee reported out the House Marcellus bill- House Bill 1950- after amending the bill to gut the existing language and insert the provisions of Senate-passed Senate Bill 1100.<br />Senators said they took the action to move the process along. They also said there is no agreement yet on provisions of a Marcellus bill between the Senate, House and Governor's Office.<br />Sen. Scarnati said the Senate would not be adding any session days in December unless there was an agreement. The Senate is set to adjourn next Wednesday for the year.David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-47465691791998528152011-12-06T10:54:00.005-05:002011-12-06T11:22:17.114-05:00<iframe width="420" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X8tZQVJAst0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b> Briefing: DEP To Release Draft Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan Dec. 15: </b>Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Chair of the interstate <a href="http://www.chesbay.us/" id="t-gu" title="Chesapeake Bay Commission">Chesapeake Bay Commission</a>, hosted a briefing Tuesday for House and Senate members on the status of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed cleanup mandate.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" > At the briefing, John Hines, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs for the Department of Environmental Protection, announced DEP will be taking the next step in the cleanup process by releasing a draft Chesapeake Bay <a href="http://goo.gl/NL6v6" id="i7vc" title="Watershed Implementation Plan">Watershed Implementation Plan</a> for public comment on December 15.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" > Video of the briefing is available online featuring these speakers:<br /></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >-- <a href="http://paenvirodigestvideo.blogspot.com/2011/12/briefing-dep-to-release-draft.html">Sen. Mike Brubaker</a> (R-Lancaster), Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided introductory and closing remarks.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >--<a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2011/12/jeff-corbin-epa-overview-of-chesapeake.html"> Jeff Corbin</a>, Special Advisor to the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provided an overview of the <a href="http://www.epa.gov/chesapeakebaytmdl/" id="i.ph" title="Chesapeake Bay mandate">Chesapeake Bay mandate</a>.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >-- <a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2011/12/john-hines-dep-overview-of-pa.html">John Hines</a>, Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs, DEP, provided an outline of Pennsylvania's efforts to comply with the mandate.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >-- <a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2011/12/andy-zemba-dep-provides-details-on-pa.html">Andy Zemba</a>, Director of DEP's Interstate Waters Office, provided details on Pennsylvania's response.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >-- <a href="http://paenvirovideolibrary.blogspot.com/2011/12/matt-ehrhart-chesapeake-bay-foundation.html">Matthew Ehrhart</a><b>,</b> Director, Pennsylvania Office of the <a href="http://www.cbf.org/pa" id="bt6q" title="Chesapeake Bay Foundation">Chesapeake Bay Foundation</a>, commented on both state and federal efforts to cleanup the Bay.</span></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-30901560709594603622011-11-15T12:54:00.001-05:002011-11-15T12:56:33.499-05:00<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mbCP-x4_6rU?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> American Recycles Day-A Bag's Life. Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley joined Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, partnering organizations and students from The Nativity School of Harrisburg to launch the "A Bag's Life" on America Recycles Day, November 15. Speaking at the event (in order) were: Shannon Reiter, Keep PA Beautiful; Lt. Gov. Cawley, David McCorkle, PA Food Merchants Assn.; Robert Bylone, PA Recycling Markets Center. <a href="http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2011/11/lt-gov-cawley-keep-pa-beautiful.html">Click Here</a> for more information.David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-73538205801757244512011-11-10T12:49:00.000-05:002011-11-10T12:49:01.583-05:00<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Mo8LtPJRa9o?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe> PEC, CBF Urge Changes, Action On Marcellus Shale Bills. The PA Environmental Council and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation held a press conference today urging the General Assembly to enact tougher environmental protections and a reasonable drilling impact fee in proposed legislation aimed at regulating development of the state’s Marcellus Shale natural gas reserves. <a href="http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2011/11/pec-cbf-call-on-general-assembly-to.html">Click Here</a> for more details.David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-14094004436188987892011-09-09T20:18:00.002-05:002011-09-09T20:19:21.212-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgFaD8uXIEw3TdViWQPJLwtqV0rjB9BzZloqk2ERM2R3Bb_JnPCbXu7l3RI8aVLB1x1ZDhjm-20WMW7nD7Rpq-SUpeoR89LC6QQ7bqU4Xtf43-6fZthqB36djK-BBIOUfHuoczw/s1600/DSCN1011.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgFaD8uXIEw3TdViWQPJLwtqV0rjB9BzZloqk2ERM2R3Bb_JnPCbXu7l3RI8aVLB1x1ZDhjm-20WMW7nD7Rpq-SUpeoR89LC6QQ7bqU4Xtf43-6fZthqB36djK-BBIOUfHuoczw/s400/DSCN1011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650534379318431314" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Video of Flooding In And Around Harrisburg: </span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://youtu.be/fgd1znSoumw">City of Harrisburg</a> - taken before noon on Friday</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://youtu.be/344NOcPa99k">Hummelstown Area</a> - taken Thursday.</span></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-61204336342890146382011-08-02T19:51:00.001-05:002011-08-02T19:53:30.037-05:00<div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/IbB5OiWYCUE" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/IbB5OiWYCUE"></embed></object></p> What's A Vernal Pool? The <a href="http://waterlandlife.org/123">PA Natural Heritage Program</a> staff at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy explain the significant of their work while conducting a species sammpling in a vernal pool.</p></div></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-1922966974739445882011-06-27T11:56:00.001-05:002011-06-29T07:58:12.514-05:00<div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/qqSXdhq0JWU" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/qqSXdhq0JWU"></embed></object></p> Chester County Recycling Video Contest Winner. The Chester County Board of Commissioners this week announced the video submitted by West Chester East High School students Christina Betz and Jeff Cindric who won the County High School Recycling Video Contest was posted online. <a href="http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=19530">Click Here</a> for more information.<p></p></div></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-14121272683538614042011-06-03T19:59:00.000-05:002011-06-03T20:02:09.163-05:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/lkhjZO3Mri4" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/lkhjZO3Mri4"></embed></object></p><span class="Apple-style-span" >See The Light Energy Savings With the Coolidge Family. <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/">iConservePA.org's</a> new episode in the Coolidge Family low carbon lifestyle series features Sam Coolidges doing what he does best, being passionate about saving energy, planting smartly and living locally.<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you a Super Sleuth?</span><br /> Like rain barrels, composters, native plants, new garden tools? These and other great green prizes are up for grabs in the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm">CSI Super Sleuth Sweepstakes!</a><br /> Fifteen secret codes are hidden throughout the iConservePA website as part of the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/scienceathome/index.htm">Science at Home</a> and <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/meetthecoolidges/index.htm">Meet the Coolidges</a> Educational Series and four codes are available by attending special programs at Pennsylvania State Parks or visiting the iConservePA <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/mygreenhouse/index.htm">GreenHouse</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm"> Enter the codes here</a> by November 30 for up to 19 chances to win BIG!</span><p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-40383287982750482152011-05-13T16:13:00.003-05:002011-05-13T16:33:56.313-05:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/cAAuVx4yFg8" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/cAAuVx4yFg8"></embed></object></p><span class="Apple-style-span" >Meet the Coolidges, A Low-Carbon Family. <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/">iConservePA</a> this week started a new online educational series offering suggestions on how to live a low-carbon lifestyle by saving energy, planting smartly and living locally.<br /> Over the next few months, <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/meetthecoolidges/index.htm">Sam, Pam and Becca Coolidge</a> will highlight ways they and you can focus on low-carbon living.<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/iConservePA#p/u/0/cAAuVx4yFg8">The first video</a> features Becca heading to her market to buy locally produced products.<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you a Super Sleuth?</span><br /> Like rain barrels, composters, native plants, new garden tools? These and other great green prizes are up for grabs in the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm">CSI Super Sleuth Sweepstakes!</a><br /> Fifteen secret codes are hidden throughout the iConservePA website as part of the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/scienceathome/index.htm">Science at Home</a> and <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/meetthecoolidges/index.htm">Meet the Coolidges</a> Educational Series and four codes are available by attending special programs at Pennsylvania State Parks or visiting the iConservePA <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/mygreenhouse/index.htm">GreenHouse</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm"> Enter the codes here</a> by November 30 for up to 19 chances to win BIG!</span><p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-71993008671981407962011-05-13T15:54:00.003-05:002011-05-13T16:04:59.049-05:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/dSAq33fGPao" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/dSAq33fGPao"></embed></object></p><span class="Apple-style-span" >iConservePA Science At Home And Afield. Be a citizen science investigator with <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/scienceathome/index.htm">CSI:Pennsylvania</a> and get to know the natural phenomena happening at home or afar. Science at Home features eight easy to understand programs sure to pique the interest of citizen scientists of every age.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/iConservePA?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/dSAq33fGPao"> Watch Citizens Count</a>, the first of five videos in our Science Afield series, and learn how everyone’s power of observation can help science. With host Jessica Sprajcar, travel across Pennsylvania to discover the people and places on the front lines of scientific inquiry.<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you a Super Sleuth?</span><br /> Like rain barrels, composters, native plants, new garden tools? These and other great green prizes are up for grabs in the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm">CSI Super Sleuth Sweepstakes!</a><br /> Fifteen secret codes are hidden throughout the iConservePA website as part of the <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/scienceathome/index.htm">Science at Home</a> and <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/meetthecoolidges/index.htm">Meet the Coolidges</a> Educational Series and four codes are available by attending special programs at Pennsylvania State Parks or visiting the iConservePA <a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/mygreenhouse/index.htm">GreenHouse</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.iconservepa.org/csi/csisupersleuth/index.htm"> Enter the codes here</a> by November 30 for up to 19 chances to win BIG!</span><p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-9577151111525342082011-05-05T15:42:00.001-05:002011-05-05T15:45:50.834-05:00<div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/P12d3pEHlm0" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/P12d3pEHlm0"></embed></object></p>Voices Of The Schuylkill Watershed is a video project filmed, written and illustrated by 3rd and 4th graders at the <a href="http://www.miquon.org/">Miquon School</a> in Conchohocken. It recently won an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the <a href="http://www.schuylkillwaters.org/index.cfm">Schuylkill Action Network</a>. Other award-winning videos from the same school include: <a href="http://www.schuylkillwaters.org/schuylkill_celebrateDetail.cfm?wsid=22">Anya's Watershed Video</a> and <a href="http://www.schuylkillwaters.org/schuylkill_celebrateDetail.cfm?wsid=21">This Is Our Watershed</a>. <a href="http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/a8483b3741b5e7a085257887006a5fbe?OpenDocument">Click Here</a> for the awards announcement.<p></p></div></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-69100478276450063042011-05-04T10:53:00.001-05:002011-05-04T10:55:12.210-05:00<div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="253" width="310"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/2imrOFuIvhU" name="movie"><embed height="253" width="310" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/2imrOFuIvhU"></embed></object></p><span class="Apple-style-span" >Allegheny Valley Land Trust Converts Rail Line, Mines Lands To Trail. The <a href="http://www.alleghenylandtrust.org/" id="hqaa" title="Allegheny Valley Land Trust">Allegheny Valley Land Trust</a> recently completed a project to convert over 90 miles of rail line into a recreation trail, including the purchase of 269 acres of abandoned mine lands which contains 48 miles of rail-trail.</span><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > The abandoned mine land property also contains historically significant treasures, among the relics are a tunnel built in 1915, a rail car turn table, rail line bridges, and coke ovens used in the 1800’s.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" > Environmentally unsound, unregulated coal mining practices of the past have Western Pennsylvania with a legacy of polluted waters, scarred landscapes, and health and safety hazards. The decrease in productive, valuable land has, in turn, impacted the regional economy. </span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > However, the region's inherent, wild beauty offers many recreational opportunities. Rail-Trail organizations have indentified this potential and have been remarkably successful in converting abandoned mine lands, including rail lines into recreational havens. <br /></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >(Reprinted from <a id="vjnr" href="http://amp.wpcamr.org/" title="Abandoned Mine Posts">Abandoned Mine Posts</a>, <a id="la4d" href="http://www.wpcamr.org/" title="Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation">Western Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation</a>)</span></i></div><p></p></div></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-21177783990964716872011-05-03T23:27:00.002-05:002011-05-04T10:56:54.100-05:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="300" width="370"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/68z6e4hPcaQ" name="movie"><embed height="300" width="370" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/68z6e4hPcaQ"></embed></object></p>DEP Secretary Outlines Priorities Before House Committee. Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer has a chance to correct the record on issues facing the agency and presents his priorities before the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. <a href="http://goo.gl/Yc444">Click Here</a> for written opening statement. <a href="http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2011/05/dep-secretary-corrects-record-at-house.html">Click Here</a> for summary of comments presented.<p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-46572964725791092142011-04-28T10:16:00.001-05:002011-04-28T10:17:56.135-05:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='300' width='370'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/K3iAKiWGwTI'name='movie'/><embed height='300' width='370' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/K3iAKiWGwTI'/></object></p> Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) announces Marcellus Shale impact fee proposal in a conference call with reporters.<p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-79854513107217563462011-04-21T17:00:00.001-05:002011-04-21T17:03:12.954-05:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='253' width='310'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/WEpxpXyFAcQ'name='movie'/><embed height='253' width='310' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/WEpxpXyFAcQ'/></object></p>Energy Star Video Challenge Contest Features Erie Carbon Cop School Program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week launched a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take part in the “<a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=globalwarming.showPledgeHome">Be an Energy Star</a>” video challenge by picking up their home video cameras and documenting the energy-efficient actions they are taking in their home, school, workplace and community. <br /> The video introduction to the contest features Rachel Gollhardt and the "Carbon Cop" program which teaches second graders at Davis Primary School in Erie how to reduce energy use and their carbon footprint. <br /> The videos will be featured on the Energy Star website and social networking websites where the public will view and vote for their favorite videos in the fall. The winning entries will be showcased on the Energy Star website during Energy Awareness month in October.<br /> For more information, visit the EPA <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=globalwarming.showPledgeHome">Change The World</a> and learn how to “Be an Energy Star.” Post your story through the Share Your Story function on the <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/">EnergyStar.gov</a> website.<p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34999461.post-57357051754194607492011-04-18T08:54:00.002-05:002011-04-18T08:57:45.572-05:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='253' width='310'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/3UlR0UeJ4Kg'name='movie'/><embed height='253' width='310' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/3UlR0UeJ4Kg'/></object></p>Reclaiming Devil's Pool. The <a href="www.fow.org">Friends of the Wissahickon</a> have released a short documentary “Reclaiming Devil’s Pool,” produced by FOW member Jason Fifield of <a href="www.slifepros.com">Slife Productions</a>, documents FOW’s work at Devil’s Pool, part of the <a href="http://www.fow.org/sustrails.php">Sustainable Trails Initiative</a>, a multi-stage commitment by FOW to help make the 50 miles of natural surface in the Wissahickon Valley Park an environmentally and socially sustainable system that works for all park users. <br />The film does an excellent job of explaining the work of STI with an emphasis on the <a href="http://www.fow.org/DevilsPoolClean-Up.php">Devil’s Pool Reclamation project</a> completed in 2010 and the collaborative nature of this and all STI projects. In addition, the film highlights the role of volunteers, in particular FOW’s Trail Ambassadors. Says Mark Focht, Executive Director of Fairmount Park, “It’s not just about trail usage. It’s about the environmental sustainability of the Wissahickon Watershed, which is a unique watershed in Philadelphia and the whole region.”<p></p></div>David E. Hesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263582454618043771noreply@blogger.com