Teamwork makes the dream work! A once stagnant stream is flowing once again thanks to a partnership between the Franklin County Conservation District, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). This partnership collaborated with the Greencastle-Antrim School District (GCASD), Kerri Barnes, Director of Tayamentasachta Center for Environmental Studies, a local church, and private landowners to restore a picturesque stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

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JAKARTA, INDONESIA — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and climate action.

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DALLAS, TEXAS (April 4th, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak. This engagement session will provide information about EPA’s ongoing work under the PFAS Strategic Roadmap and what it means for Region 6.

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What comes to mind when you think of enjoying nature? A hike in the mountains? Paddling a lake or a river? Camping in the woods? All of those certainly qualify, but they likely require planning and travel and may not be appealing when the weather is cold or wet.  

What if exploring the wild could be more convenient, and even climate-controlled?

The good news is you don’t need to go far, or even outside, to discover nature and its mental health benefits. The nearest window can reveal plants and animals going about their business undisturbed and free for the viewing.

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