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We sometimes mention  organizations or events or ways for folks to learn more on interesting topics on our radio show. This will be a compendium of what was mentioned on air. Just started working on it, but should have more for you soon.

Resources related to clean air & other environmental concerns, 6/3/22 radio show

Contacting Clean Air Council
Philadelphia Office
Suite 300
135 S. 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
215-567-4004 (p)
Pittsburgh Office
Suite 200
200 1st Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
412-954-8494 (p)
Wilmington Office
Suite 1004
Box #607
100 W. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE, 19801
302-691-0112 (p)
 
Making Environmental Complaints:

DEP only addresses outdoor issues.  You can report health problems to PA Dept. of Health
https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/ReportanIncident/Pages/EnvironmentalComplaints.aspx
Submit online: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/EnvironmentalComplaintForm/
Medical emergency/gas smell: dial 911
   Mining/blasting related: local mining district https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Mining/BureauofDistrictMining/Pages/default.aspx
   Black flies/gnats: https://gis.dep.pa.gov/blackfly_geoform/
   Flies related to agriculture: https://www.paagombudsman.com/fly-complaint-response-2/
Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus concerns:  https://padep-1.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=e2e938f0d33040259ab57b879c4e5e13
Dead bird for West Nile Virus testing: https://gis.dep.pa.gov/dead_bird_geoform/
Spotted lanternfly: https://extension.psu.edu/have-you-seen-a-spotted-lanternfly
 
 Residential Hazardous Waste Collection in Philadelphia
Here are the collection dates and places:
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | Northwest Philadelphia | 300 Domino Lane, 19128
Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Northeast Philadelphia | 8401 State Rd., 19136
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 | North Philadelphia | W. York St. & N. 22nd St., 19132
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 | Southwest Philadelphia | 3033 S. 63rd St., 19153
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 | Port Richmond | 3901 N. Delaware Ave., 19137
 
Visit the streets department website: https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-streets/ for more information.
 
Tire Round Up Program in Philadelphia
This is for block clubs and community groups to raise money
Saturdays June 11, 18 and July 16,23, 30 9am-3pm
You must register to be a block captain in order to bring tires.  Each tire will merit a $0.50 drop off bounty.
Register as block captain:  https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/become-a-block-captain/
 
Philadelphia’s Trail Maintenance Plans
The opportunity to take a survey on trail maintenance is over.
However, further information on the maintenance of Philadelphia’s trails is here:
https://www.phila.gov/documents/philadelphia-trail-sidepath-maintenance-plan/
 
EPA Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call
June 21 2-4pm eastern time
Will be discussing water infrastructure and related topics
Registration Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-natl-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call-june-21-2022-registration-325152619237

LandHealth Institute Watershed Summer Stewardship Program 9-12th Grades
Deadline to become a steward or mentor for students is over.  Presumably, the program for the students, and applications for that will be published later.
Questions? (215) 804-9395 or info@landhealthinstitute.org



Announcements from 3/18/22 Show

Resources from Cory Felder at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
RMI’s PUC Modernization Series:  https://rmi.org/insight/puc-modernization-issue-briefs/Utility Transition Hub (data to help people transition to decarbonization): https://utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/


Help for Philadelphia to Lower Water and Other Utility Bills
Customers having trouble paying bills may qualify for lower monthly payments and can get personalized help from customer assistance experts by signing up for a Utility Fair appointment at water.phila.gov/utility-fairs
Wednesdays in March from 4–8 pm virtually on Zoom and are by appointment only. Registration: water.phila.gov/utility-fairs
Customers with past-due water bills may also be eligible for grants from the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Philadelphia Water Department customers may receive up to $5,000 towards delinquent water bills. Customers can learn more and apply at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/waterhelp. 
#UtilityFairsPHL sessions will feature customer service staff from PWD and PECO. PGW customers can sign up to have a representative reach out to them directly for assistance.
Participants who RSVP will get follow-up information 
Request an application or apply for assistance at www.phila.gov/water-bill-help or call (215) 685-6300.
 
Commenting on PA’s updated Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy
https://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/Policy-Revision.aspx
Verbal public comments can be made on 4/5, 4/12, 4/28 – see the above link for more details 
Separately, written comments also can be submitted.
Preliminary EJ Policy Revision discussion sessions will be held on 3/22 and 3/31 – see above link for more details
PA EJ Summer Internship Position
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/3463012/environmental-justice-intern-office-of-environmental-justice?page=2&pagetype=transferJobs

Tree Planting Germantown IPL Tree Tenders
April 22 and 23
Contact Mark Smith for more information:  215-886-5383 or via email.
 
Penn State Brandywine presents “Storytelling: Winning the Climate Narrative”
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 6:30 – 8pm
Register for ZOOM-based event: https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vf-GhqzkrHtIK8HS6CjEw7dSLjh7N8DEm
Features personal stories, poems and songs of climate wakening, sustainability, and change-making.
 
Expanded Philadelphia Street Sweeping in April
Neighborhoods to be swept:
Frankford: Bridge to Adams Streets from Griscom Street to Torresdale Avenue
Germantown: Berkley Street to Chelten Avenue from Pulaski Avenue to Wakefield Street
Kensington: North 2nd Street to Kensington Avenue from East Tioga Street to East Lehigh Avenue
Logan: West Godfrey Avenue to West Roosevelt Boulevard from North Broad to North 5th Streets
Nicetown: North Broad to Clarissa Streets from West Hunting Park to Windrim Avenues
North Central: North Broad to North 22nd Streets from West Glenwood Avenue to Diamond Street
Paschall: South 58th to South 70th Streets from Greenway to Dicks Avenues
Point Breeze: Christian to McKean Streets from South Broad to South 24th Streets
Port Richmond: Kensington to Aramingo Avenues from East Tioga Street to East Lehigh Avenue
South Philly: McKean Street to West Oregon Avenue from South 4th to South 8th Streets
Southwest Philly: Woodland to Kingsessing Avenues from South 49th Street to Cemetery Avenue
Strawberry Mansion: Diamond Street to West Lehigh Avenue from West Sedgley Avenue to North 33rd Street
West Philly: Parkside Avenue to Spring Garden Street from North 52nd to North 40th Streets
West Fairhill: North 5th to North 13th Streets from West Glenwood to West Susquehanna Avenues



Announcements for 3/4/22 Show
Summer Internships with PA Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Environmental Justice.  Intern to assist in the development of public communications.
See the Commonwealth’s employment website for the internship postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/transferjobs

 
Germantown Info Hub
Has a free newsletter with information on neighborhood resources, jobs, goings on, etc.  Some of these things have an environmental component.  Get the email newsletter at the following location: https://germantowninfohub.org/
 
EPA Listening Sessions on Brownfield Funding Opportunities
MAC GRANT LISTENING SESSION
Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time
To join: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1610792570
 RLF GRANT LISTENING SESSION
 Date: March 11, 2022
Time: 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time
To join: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1604426220
For more information on Brownfields Grants, visit: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/types-epa-brownfield-grant-funding

 
Zoom Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Talk
Put on by a local neighborhood group
Wednesday 3/23 7pm
Speaker: Julia Nakleh, Climate Reality leader (2020) and on the leadership team of the Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Climate Reality Project
Registration: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZIkdOurqD4rHd3m4pdY2XmtaOUKMMIkJ24i&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ce3d749a93a404cb6c39408d9e7726383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637795300745456329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=e%2Fo%2FtSXfjjLKoRaODUjCVBKroKJgfCpa0lOxxjim0A4%3D&reserved=0 
 

Philadelphia Hazardous Waste Event
Saturday April2 9am-3pm
8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St.
Drop off items that are toxic, flammable corrosive or reactive. 
Registration, more information and a list of acceptable waste:  https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/dispose-of-household-hazardous-waste/

 
Free Legal Help with Utilities
Put on by the Community Legal Services Energy Unit
Saturday 3/12  11am-2pm
For Philadelphia residents at Face to Face Germantown (123 E. Price St.)
All Philadelphians welcome, but particularly aimed at Germantown residents
Register and arrive before 11am and you are guaranteed to be seen:
https://tinyurl.com/mtdrcn2w


Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2022 round of Community Conservation Partnership Program grants. Applications accepted until April 6. More information: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Grants/Pages/default.aspx

Franklin Institute is currently accepting applications for 2022 GSK Science in the Summer™ Educators! This is a free, summer education program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. The goal of the program is to increase children’s value of and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers, especially for populations underrepresented in STEM. This year, the program will take place from July 5 – August 12 in libraries throughout the greater Philadelphia area counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia County.
Educators will apply to lead programs in-person in one of the counties listed above and will travel to libraries to deliver the program to participants in grades 2 – 6. We are seeking educators with 3+ years of experience working with children in a group setting or a valid teaching certificate. We are accepting educators on a rolling basis (until April 1 or when all positions are filled) so educators are encouraged to apply early.  
Compensation:
    •    $275/ 4-hour program led
    •    $50 one-time rate for attending the training
    •    $25/day for on-call substitution plus the full $275 if called in
You can find information on how to apply on our webpage or by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://scienceinthesummer.fi.edu/educators



Announcements for 11/5/21 Planet Philadelphia show:

Germantown Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) Tree Tenders
planting trees Friday and Saturday November 19th and 20ieth, possibly also on Thursday Nov. 18.Call Mark Smith 215-264 5442 to volunteer.
  1. Earth Quaker Action Team (EQUAT) Vanguard fossil fuel divestment work
Ways they say you can help with the campaign:
  • Vanguard is our neighbor - tell us about them! We're fleshing out our understanding of Vanguard and the Southeastern PA-based decision-makers driving its work (including Vanguard CEO Mortimer Buckley). If you, or someone you know, has a connection to Vanguard employees or projects, we'd love to connect with you! reach out to info@eqat.org to set up a time to chat.
  • Are you a Vanguard Investor? Fill out this form! Vanguard investors make up 80% of Vanguard's budget. Those of us who have investments in Vanguard have an opportunity to use collective action to hold Vanguard accountable. Please note, if you're a Vanguard Investor, don't move your money...yet! (check out this blog post to hear our reasoning why) Instead, fill out this form so we can stay connected and share ways that you can take action as an investor in this campaign.
  • Part of a group with a stake in this fight? Partner with us! Are you part of a local group that's impacted by climate destruction or Vanguard's bad investments? We'd love for you to join the growing number of local organizations that are taking action against Vanguard! Reach out to info@eqat.org to connect.
  • Volunteer with EQAT - EQAT is a volunteer-led organization, we are only as strong as the people who make up our work. If you're interested in planning actions, supporting our media/communications work, engaging with organizational partners, etc. We'd love to connect with you! Sign up here to volunteer and be sure to join our next New Volunteer Interest Session (see below).
  • Take action with us! Check out the events below to see all the opportunities coming up to take action. Also, check out EQAT's events page to stay in the loop on upcoming actions.
  • Make a one-time donation - help us launch our efforts in the Vanguard Very Big Problem Campaign by donating to our work. Your financial support helps us take bold action against corporate targets like Vanguard.
Vanguard is a powerful opponent and its reach is global. But the future that’s at stake is greater and worth fighting for. We are being called to take bold action because a livable future is necessary and possible. Even against the odds, the power and conviction of one movement can take down the biggest giant. I'm so glad we get to do this work together.

  1. Volunteer to help Philadelphia Parks
Saturday Nov. 13 at one of 80 parks.
https://myphillypark.org/loveyourpark-fall21/?mc_cid=021618e276&mc_eid=91bb22d7d5
 
  1. Pennsylvania State Environmental grants and education
From the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP):
 
Apply for 2022 environmental education grants: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/EnvironmentalEducation/Grants/Pages/default.aspx
 
Funding for cleaner fuel vehicles at Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants Program:
https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/Alternative-Fuels-Incentive-Grant/pages/default.aspx
 
PA Department of Education proposed standards for Science, Environment, Ecology, Technology, and Engineering – comment period may still be open, see proposed standards:
Grades K-5:
https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Curriculum/Science%20Education/PA-Integrated%20Standards%20for%20Science%20Environment%20Ecology%20Technology%20Engineering%20Grade%20K5.pdf
Grades 6-12:
https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Curriculum/Science%20Education/PA%20Integrated%20Standards%20for%20Science%20Environment%20Ecology%20Grades%206-12.pdf (Science, Environment, and Ecology)
and
https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Curriculum/Science%20Education/PA-Technology%20and%20Engineering%20Standards%20Grade%206-12.pdf
(Technology and Engineering)

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