+ Diaries Of The Diabolical

On October 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Planning Larry Shifflet joined Armstrong Trails and other officials to celebrate the acquisition of Kiski Junction Bridge and 14 miles of rail corridor in Armstrong County. “I am excited to be here today celebrating this acquisition as it helps close a critical trail gap in the region and provides new recreation opportunities to residents and visitors alike,” Dunn said. “Thank you to Armstrong Trails for prioritizing this project and enlisting the support of PennDOT to ensure this important portion of land is widely available for public use.” DCNR awarded $710,000 to Armstrong trials for the design and engineering of the Kiski Junction Bridge in September.  A $3.5 million transportation grant aided in the acquisition of the 14 miles of rail corridor, which helps close several trail gaps, including the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail , the Pittsburgh

On October 25, DCNR’s Think Outside initiative will host a virtual panel discussion on Let’s Talk About Climate Change from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The discussion will feature Pennsylvania students and guest panelist DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. Students are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the program-- Click Here . Click Here to register for this free event and for more information. Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.   For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website , Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,   Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. NewsClips: -- AP: Climate Questions: What’s Going On With Climate Change? -- AP: Climate Questions: How Much Has The Climate Changed Already? -- AP: Climate Questions: Who Is Most Vulnerable To Climate Change? -- AP:  Climat

Join Southwestern Pennsylvania Grassroots Town Halls for their next virtual resident-led Air Quality Town Hall on October 24 at 6:00 p.m. The program will highlight Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and its Eyes on Shell campaign to raise awareness around health and the Shell Ethane Plant. Click Here to register and for more information . For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and more, visit the Southwestern Pennsylvania Grassroots Town Halls and Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community websites. Upcoming Event Next virtual meeting of Eyes On Shell Campaign is November 2 at 7:30 p.m. ( Photo: Natural gas flare at Shell Ethane Plant.) NewsClips: -- TribLive Editorial: State Fines Should Be Higher Than Tax Cuts To Penalize Environmental Leaks [PaEN] -- Republican Herald Editorial: State Lawmakers Should Adopt Rules That Preclude State Taxpayers From Subsidizing Pollution From Oil & Gas Industry   [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice Editorial: Subsidizi

Are You Telling Your Story? Warning! Last Voting Days This Session!  Hold Onto Your Butts! (And Tax Money!) Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]      -- Committee Schedule House returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]      -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events     -- DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN]    -- Southwestern PA Grassroots Town Halls Hosts Oct. 24 Virtual Program On Eyes On Shell Ethane Plant Campaign In Beaver County   [PaEN]   -- House Committee Meets Oct. 24 To Consider Gas Royalty, Diesel Engines In Coal Mines Bills   [PaEN]   -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: York County Creek Worst In The Country For PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution, Study Says   -- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Health Dept. Responds To Air Quality Warnings     -- DEP Posted 52 Pages Of Permit-Related Public Notices In Oct. 22 PA Bulletin [PaEN]   -- PennFuture: Erie Cit