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Timber
Collins Lumber-Kane
Lumber
Click on "Certified Forests," then "Pennsylvania
Forests" to learn more about Forestland Certification including
126,000 acres of the Collins PA Forest certified by Kane Hardwood
for the enjoyment of the community. Also provides a link to the
Forest Stewardship Council where additional information about
Forest Product Certification is available.
DCNR
Bureau of Forestry
Provides information on the Forest Stewardship Program,
what it is, why we need it, how it can help you to actively manage
your forestland, and how to get involved.
Nolde
Forest Environmental Education Center
Dedicated to helping people develop a sound environmental ethic
through activity-oriented programs for students, teachers, adult
groups, and individuals.
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Coal
SCRIP (Stonycreek
Conemaugh River Improvement Project)
Describes how coal mining causes pollution and includes studies
and pictures of the effects of acid mine
drainage. Also a link to the River Keepers Program to get the
community involved by adopting a
section of stream to monitor, observe and document for PH levels
and the health of fish and plant life.
USGS (U.S.Geological
Survey)- Water Resources of Pennsylvania
Explores the effects of coal mining on water quality, limestone
treatment efforts and current hydrologic conditions. Also includes
interactive links for kids and provides teachers with classroom
activities and lesson plans.
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Steel
DEP–
Bureau of Air Quality
Provides information and services through an index of
over 100 topics on Pennsylvania's air quality issues. Includes
information on assistance for small businesses as well as for
general information and materials for the public including Ozone
Action Days. Also lists upcoming events that include meetings,
workshops and forums.
GASP - Group Against
Smog & Pollution
Non-profit citizens organization working to prevent air
pollution on local, state, and national levels. GASP acts to
encourage development of non-polluting technology and environmentally
sound legislation.
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Lake
Erie
Glinodo Center
A place where love of the environment can be shared through
programs for all ages. Includes a link to Earth Force where
educators can find innovative tools to engage young people in
solving the environmental issues in their community.
Great Lakes Commission
Comprehensive link that includes information on advocacy &
policy, water quality, and many other areas of concern including
ballast management. Also provides a link to GLIN (Great Lakes
Information Network) with specific links to problems on Lake
Erie.
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Development
Lancaster Farmland
Trust
A non-profit organization working to preserve the rich farmland
of Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania, through a legal tool called Permanent
Conservation
Easement.
The Trust's goals include providing education, encouraging effective
agricultural zoning, and developing a legislative agenda that
makes
preservation more attractive by ensuring farming's profitability
in the
future.
Urban Sprawl.org
Provides a definitive explanation of Urban Sprawl and what
it means to
future generations. Articles include ways to stop sprawl through
Land Use
Planning, and takes a look at the risks and costs of Scatter
Development
including the toxic results of driving our cars.
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