Monthly archive for July 2020

Pocono Record -With recreation options narrowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are getting outdoors in the Poconos — but with more fun comes more trash, and not everyone disposes of it properly. Piles of trash have accumulated in the woods across from the Point of Gap

PA Environment Digest Blog – On July 14, volunteers pulled weeds, laid mulch, repaired benches, picked up litter and planted flowers at Harrisburg’s Heart of the Community Garden, all while wearing masks and gloves and practicing physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Community Garden received

Daily Times – EDGMONT — In a 2019 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Questionnaire included in the Pennsylvania Litter Research Survey, the majority of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that litter is an environmental problem, ends up in our waterways, impacts quality of life, poses health and safety risks

Ellwood City Ledger – HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced its Adopt-A-Highway activities are resuming, but volunteers must still wear masks, practice social distancing and sanitize hands. Projects to clean-up state highways were suspended as part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Herald Standard – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced guidance for groups looking to beautify their communities as its Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) activities resume across the state, including mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand sanitizing. These activities were suspended as part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to help

The Progress – 10 Years Ago July 4, 2010 PA CleanWays — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, in partnership with the Centre County Solid Waste Authority and Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority, has released its report on illegal dumps in Clearfield County. The survey of the county identified 112

PA Environment Digest Blog – As residents of Pennsylvania seek recreation in public spaces, including parks and trails, this Independence Day weekend, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful issued an urgent reminder to properly dispose of trash and litter as they participate in 4th of July celebrations. “As we approach a