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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection
Information about the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, including permit application forms, watershed information,
annual reports on the Pennsylvania's environmental conditions,
and contact information."
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Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
is charged with maintaining and preserving the 116 state parks;
managing the 2.1 million acres of state forest land; providing
information on the state's ecological and geologic resources; and
establishing community conservation partnerships with grants and
technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local
parks and recreation, regional heritage parks, open space and natural
areas.
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Allegany National Forest
Within the Forest, three unique landscapes comprise some of the
most extensive virgin forest in the eastern United States. The 4,131
acres of the Tionesta Scenic and Research Natural Area contain ancient
virgin white pine, hemlock, and beech. The Hearts Content Area, a
primeval tract of 300-400 year old trees, spans 122 acres. |
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Sierra Club
Conservation is a critical function for the Pennsylvania Chapter,
as it is with all of the Sierra Club. Conservation include
air quality, biodiversity state forests, and water quality. |
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Audubon Society of Pennsylvania
"Our mission is to conserve and restore Pennsylvania's natural ecosystems,
focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit
and enjoyment of Pennsylvanians now and in the future".
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Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Pennsylvania Environmental Council--"Leading the State in Environmental
Education and Advocacy
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Pennsylvania
Center for Natural Resources and the Environment
Acid Mine Drainage ,Alien invasive species ,Biodiversity ,Climate/meteorology
,Environmental education ,Environmental history ,Environmental
organizations ,Fisheries/aquatic biota ,Forests and forestry ,Geography/geographic
information ,Geology/mineral resources ,Governmental agencies ,Natural
history museums ,Professional organizations ,Recycling/composting
,Soil resources ,Solid wastes/landfills ,Sustainable agriculture
,Sustainable communities/development ,Sustainable energy resources
,Water resources ,Wetlands ,Wilderness/wild areas ...
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