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DEP Offers “DEP Grants 101” Webinar for First-Time Applicants

November 19, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a live public webinar, “DEP Grants 101,” on December 2 to int...

DEP Proposal to Set Stricter PFAS Limits Approved by Environmental Quality Board

November 16, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) approved its...

DEP Releases “Guidelines for Recycling in Your Community” Booklet on America Recycles...

November 15, 2021

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a simple guide to help residents and businesses understand...

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