We're looking for tangible improvements -- cleaner air and water,
healthier soil and improved fish and wildlife habitat. Of those,
77,000 acres are protected through perpetual easements.

Before the new system, a search of the database was completed by a
government agency .
Anyone logging on to the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program website
(http://www.naturalheritage .

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"Over $53 million in Farm Bill funds were
leveraged for erosion control, water supply, water quality, air quality and
habitat improvement.state.pa.

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On Earth Day 2004, President Bush set an aggressive goal that goes beyond
the federal policy of "no net loss" to improve, restore and protect three
million acres of wetlands in five years.
"In California producers have stepped up to the plate to show their
willingness to participate in conservation programs and to improve natural
resources and the environment," said Ed Burton, Acting NRCS State
Conservationist in California .
The heritage program, a partnership between the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources , the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and The Nature
Conservancy, collects and inventories data regarding the commonwealth's native
biological diversity.

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New Online Tool Streamlines Environmental Review Process in Pennsylvania

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One hundred percent of
restoration projects provide at least some benefit to threatened and
endangered species, such as the Swainson's Hawk, Giant Garter Snake and the
Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle.Procedures Offer Easy Access to Determine Potential Impact on Rare, Endangered
Species

HARRISBURG, Pa.
"The system quickly answers the question that developers and environmentalists
have: 'Could there be endangered, threatened or rare species on a particular
tract of land?'
"The database will tell developers, municipal officials and the general
public if there could be a conflict with special concern plants or animals -
or their habitats - before the start of planning, designing and applying for
environmental permits .dcnr.

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"Last year the President challenged federal agencies to cooperate with
local landowners to enhance and create wetlands for a better environment,"
said NRCS Chief Bruce Knight .gov.

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"This online database helps us achieve our vision of sensible development
that protects and conserves our natural resources," Governor Rendell said.
Details on the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, the PNDI
Environmental Review process, and the database can be found at
http: //www.

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These monies came from a variety of sources including federal,
state, local and tribal governments; conservation districts; nongovernmental
organizations and other sources.

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Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is celebrating Earth Day this
year by highlighting the President's wetlands initiative and cooperative
conservation efforts on private lands with local partners and landowners.
Nationwide last year, NRCS leveraged nearly $720 million in the form of
financial and technical assistance, as well as in fair market value of
equipment., A new tool for screening the
impact a proposed project will have on threatened and endangered species in
Pennsylvania is now available online.

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Since 1992 approximately 91,000 acres of land in California have been
enrolled in wetland easements and restoration through WRP.

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Rendell said the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity
Inventory (PNDI) database will help developers save time and money and alert
environmentalists to potential threats to certain animals and plants .

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nrcs. They include those listed as endangered, threatened or rare
by DCNR, the Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission and U.us.

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The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses.

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Depending on their particular goals , farmers and ranchers
can choose from a variety of voluntary programs including the Wetlands Reserve
Program (WRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife
Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) and
Conservation Security Program (CSP).
Project searches on the database that return no potential impacts can be
expedited. Projects with potential impacts will require further coordination
with the appropriate federal or state agency listed on the results of the
review.

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Additional information on NRCS conservation programs and partnerships can
be found at http://www.

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"The information collected by the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
has led to the protection of many of the commonwealth's irreplaceable
treasures, like Tamarack Swamp Natural Area in Clinton County, Pine Lake
Natural Area in Pike County and, more recently , Erie Bluffs State Park in Erie
County," DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis said.

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To help achieve the wetlands goal, NRCS provides voluntary,
incentive-based conservation programs that help private landowners protect and
restore wetlands."
The heritage program is a part of NatureServe , an international network of
heritage programs.pa.

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usda. A permit applicant or the general public can use the new
PNDI Environmental Review Tool for a proposed project.pa.

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S. "When it comes to conservation , we are focusing
on results.
Governor Edward G.us) will receive information helping them
access the new search forms, and read and interpret their results. Also found are species recommended for such listing by the
Pennsylvania Biological Survey, as well as natural community types and
geologic features recommended by program ecologists and DCNR's Bureau of
Topographic and Geologic Survey.

us (click PNHP under "Quick Links"). To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.

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Species tracked within the system are sorted by county and watershed and
updated monthly.

This category is for global organizations involved in promoting conservation or public awareness of endangered species - as an environmental issue or topic of debate.

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Over the past year, roughly
850,000 acres of wetlands have been restored, created , protected and improved
nationwide through the cooperative conservation efforts of federal and state
governments, private landowners and nongovernmental organizations.
"Partnerships make a huge contribution toward the increase in conservation
in California," said Burton."
Applicants are required to coordinate with state and federal agencies
about potential impacts to threatened and endangered species when they apply
for an environmental permit in Pennsylvania. "All of these areas are
now recreational and educational treasures for the enjoyment of present and
future generations .state.

CONTACT:

Kate Philips
717-783-1116

Christina Novak, DCNR
717-772-9101

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