Conservation Voters of PA
@conservationpa.bsky.social
🗳️ Elect environmentally responsible candidates
🌳 Advocate for clean water, clean air & clean energy
🌄 Hold elected officials accountable
🌳 Advocate for clean water, clean air & clean energy
🌄 Hold elected officials accountable
Grateful today — and every day — for a community that refuses to back down when Pennsylvania’s air, water, and democracy are on the line 💛🍁
Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and fighting for a future where every family can thrive
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CVPA!
Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and fighting for a future where every family can thrive
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CVPA!
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Grateful today — and every day — for a community that refuses to back down when Pennsylvania’s air, water, and democracy are on the line 💛🍁
Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and fighting for a future where every family can thrive
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CVPA!
Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and fighting for a future where every family can thrive
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CVPA!
The Meadowcroft Rockshelter in is a unique place to visit a shelter built by the region’s first inhabitants 19,000 years ago! https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/whats-on/meadowcroft/exhibits/indian-village/
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Meadowcroft Rockshelter in is a unique place to visit a shelter built by the region’s first inhabitants 19,000 years ago! https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/whats-on/meadowcroft/exhibits/indian-village/
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
As we gather to give thanks, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together this year — and we’re feeling deeply grateful. 💚
This work is only possible because of you — our volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in a healthier, more sustainable Pennsylvania 🍁
This work is only possible because of you — our volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in a healthier, more sustainable Pennsylvania 🍁
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As we gather to give thanks, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together this year — and we’re feeling deeply grateful. 💚
This work is only possible because of you — our volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in a healthier, more sustainable Pennsylvania 🍁
This work is only possible because of you — our volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in a healthier, more sustainable Pennsylvania 🍁
Lancaster County expects it will have preserved 125,000 acres of farmland by the end of the year. https://www.bayjournal.com/news/growth_conservation/pennsylvania-county-set-to-reach-125-000-acres-of-preserved-farmland/article_7cfbb1ab-d357-42a1-afc7-ab9a70b971a9.html
Pennsylvania county set to reach 125,000 acres of preserved farmland
For nearly four decades, Bonnie Hershey watched her husband Larry work to save his family’s Hershvale Farm in Lancaster County, PA. When the couple took over the third-generation, 97-acre property,
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November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Lancaster County expects it will have preserved 125,000 acres of farmland by the end of the year. https://www.bayjournal.com/news/growth_conservation/pennsylvania-county-set-to-reach-125-000-acres-of-preserved-farmland/article_7cfbb1ab-d357-42a1-afc7-ab9a70b971a9.html
Data centers are a booming industry that will generate huge profits for big tech CEOs. Everyday Pennsylvanians should not shoulder the costs of building the infrastructure these companies need to operate.
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Data centers are a booming industry that will generate huge profits for big tech CEOs. Everyday Pennsylvanians should not shoulder the costs of building the infrastructure these companies need to operate.
Residents packed the room and came together with @pasenatorsaval.com to talk about the lack of funding for mass transit in the state budget. https://whyy.org/articles/septa-town-hall-pennsylvania-budget/ #SEPTA
Philadelphia leaders connect with transit advocates during town hall
Transit advocates gathered at the Friends Center in Center City to hear from legislators their thoughts on the state budget.
whyy.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Residents packed the room and came together with @pasenatorsaval.com to talk about the lack of funding for mass transit in the state budget. https://whyy.org/articles/septa-town-hall-pennsylvania-budget/ #SEPTA
Families can’t keep up: rising energy bills are driving more households deeper into debt.
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/fueling-debt-how-rising-utility-costs-are-overwhelming-american-families/
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/fueling-debt-how-rising-utility-costs-are-overwhelming-american-families/
Fueling Debt: How Rising Utility Costs Are Overwhelming American Families
As temperatures cool and Americans’ dissatisfaction with the economy grows, families across the country are staring down a winter season that will be more
tcf.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Families can’t keep up: rising energy bills are driving more households deeper into debt.
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/fueling-debt-how-rising-utility-costs-are-overwhelming-american-families/
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/fueling-debt-how-rising-utility-costs-are-overwhelming-american-families/
The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center promotes the socio-economic development of the Native American community and others who experience similar types of economic difficulties in the greater #Pittsburgh. https://www.cotraic.org/
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center promotes the socio-economic development of the Native American community and others who experience similar types of economic difficulties in the greater #Pittsburgh. https://www.cotraic.org/
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Six private wells were contaminated by jet fuel due to a pipeline leak in Bucks County PA. At last, Congress is pushing a bill to modernize hazardous-liquid pipelines and protect other households from similar contamination. https://whyy.org/articles/pipeline-safety-act-upper-makefield-leak/
Upper Makefield jet fuel leak prompts U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to propose pipeline safety reforms
Kristine Wojnovich's well water is contaminated with jet fuel from the Sunoco pipeline leak. She hopes the legislation will protect other communities at risk of contamination.
whyy.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Six private wells were contaminated by jet fuel due to a pipeline leak in Bucks County PA. At last, Congress is pushing a bill to modernize hazardous-liquid pipelines and protect other households from similar contamination. https://whyy.org/articles/pipeline-safety-act-upper-makefield-leak/
We made it through another week of chaos! Go outside. Celebrate! Paint yourself green, eat 67 pretzels, fall in love with someone who makes whoopie pies so good they end the Sheetz/Wawa debate, accidentally become best friends with a groundhog…
Ok I’ll stop before I make a full hallmark movie here
Ok I’ll stop before I make a full hallmark movie here
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We made it through another week of chaos! Go outside. Celebrate! Paint yourself green, eat 67 pretzels, fall in love with someone who makes whoopie pies so good they end the Sheetz/Wawa debate, accidentally become best friends with a groundhog…
Ok I’ll stop before I make a full hallmark movie here
Ok I’ll stop before I make a full hallmark movie here
It's the last day to nominate your favorite waterway! https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-accepting-nominations-for-pennsylvania-s-
Shapiro Administration Accepting Nominations for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River
Shapiro Administration Accepting Nominations for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River
www.pa.gov
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It's the last day to nominate your favorite waterway! https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-accepting-nominations-for-pennsylvania-s-
Miss our webinar on what retaining PA's Supreme Court justices means for clean air, water, and land? No worries — catch the full recording right here. https://youtu.be/_wkyIP5Ztuw
Courts, Climate, and the Commonwealth: Breaking Down the 2025 Election
YouTube video by Conservation Voters of PA
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November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Miss our webinar on what retaining PA's Supreme Court justices means for clean air, water, and land? No worries — catch the full recording right here. https://youtu.be/_wkyIP5Ztuw
ICYMI: Pro-solar legislation passed a critical state House committee! Let's make sure new warehouses and distribution centers can accommodate solar https://www.cpbj.com/bills-promoting-solar-energy-pass-out-of-house-committee/?
Bills promoting solar energy pass out of house committee - Central Penn Business Journal
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance two energy bills supporting small modular nuclear systems and solar-ready warehouses to boost clean power and cut costs.
www.cpbj.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
ICYMI: Pro-solar legislation passed a critical state House committee! Let's make sure new warehouses and distribution centers can accommodate solar https://www.cpbj.com/bills-promoting-solar-energy-pass-out-of-house-committee/?
Energy rates going up and the temp going down? Make it make sense www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8URytFQ/
Energy rates going up and the temp going down? Make it make sense
TikTok video by Conservation Voters of PA
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November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Energy rates going up and the temp going down? Make it make sense www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8URytFQ/
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GREAT NEWS!
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
GREAT NEWS!
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Our webinar debriefing the results of the 2025 Pennsylvania elections starts at noon! Don't miss it. It's part celebration, part learning 🥳 🤔 https://action.conservationpa.org/a/courts-climate-commonwealth?ms=BSKY
Courts, Climate, and the Commonwealth: Breaking Down the 2025 Election
Join Conservation Voters of PA and PennFuture for a post-election debrief to unpack the results of the 2025 Pennsylvania elections and what they mean for environmental protection, climate action, and ...
action.conservationpa.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Our webinar debriefing the results of the 2025 Pennsylvania elections starts at noon! Don't miss it. It's part celebration, part learning 🥳 🤔 https://action.conservationpa.org/a/courts-climate-commonwealth?ms=BSKY
Live in Allegheny County? Yinz got a sec? Take 2 minutes to thank County Council for voting to increase air permit fees so polluters finally pay their fair share! https://action.conservationpa.org/a/alleg-permit-fee?ms=BSKY
Join me in thanking the Allegheny County Council for a major clean air win.
Allegheny County Council unanimously voted to increase air permit fees to ensure that polluters are paying their fair share! The best way to make sure they keep voting to protect us from industrial po...
action.conservationpa.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Live in Allegheny County? Yinz got a sec? Take 2 minutes to thank County Council for voting to increase air permit fees so polluters finally pay their fair share! https://action.conservationpa.org/a/alleg-permit-fee?ms=BSKY
The Big and Little Indian Rock petroglyphs in the #SusquehannaRiver were made by the Algonquin-speaking people who made their home here from 1200 to 1550. #DYK the lower Susquehanna hass the highest concentration of petroglyphs in the Northeast?
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Big and Little Indian Rock petroglyphs in the #SusquehannaRiver were made by the Algonquin-speaking people who made their home here from 1200 to 1550. #DYK the lower Susquehanna hass the highest concentration of petroglyphs in the Northeast?
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
The #Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to ensure polluters pay their fair share to fund the county team that monitors pollution and enforces #CleanAir laws! https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2025-11-18/allegheny-county-council-approves-higher-fees-for-polluters-after-year-long-delay
Allegheny County Council approves higher fees for polluters after year-long delay
After more than a year in limbo, Allegheny County Council voted Tuesday to increase permit fees for companies that emit air pollutants. The cost of some permits, which must be renewed every five years...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The #Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to ensure polluters pay their fair share to fund the county team that monitors pollution and enforces #CleanAir laws! https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2025-11-18/allegheny-county-council-approves-higher-fees-for-polluters-after-year-long-delay
"We didn't have to sacrifice transit, clean energy, affordability that are exceedingly popular with voters." CVPA's executive director, Molly Parzen https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/11/17/how-shapiros-rggi-retreat-could-shape-democrats-climate-messaging-00653793
E&E News: How Shapiro’s RGGI retreat could shape Democrats’ climate messaging
The Pennsylvania governor's deal to trade climate regulations for a budget agreement could ripple far beyond his state's borders.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"We didn't have to sacrifice transit, clean energy, affordability that are exceedingly popular with voters." CVPA's executive director, Molly Parzen https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/11/17/how-shapiros-rggi-retreat-could-shape-democrats-climate-messaging-00653793
More than 375,000 PA households had their power turned off last year. Utility bills are getting more expensive, so that number is going to increase just as assistance is still delayed. https://www.ksbw.com/article/government-shutdown-delays-liheap-funds/69274071 #LIHEAP #Pennsylvania
Get the Facts: Despite shutdown end, LIHEAP funds are still delayed. Here's why
The federal energy assistance program served nearly six million U.S. households in fiscal year 2024.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
More than 375,000 PA households had their power turned off last year. Utility bills are getting more expensive, so that number is going to increase just as assistance is still delayed. https://www.ksbw.com/article/government-shutdown-delays-liheap-funds/69274071 #LIHEAP #Pennsylvania
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth visit the Zimmerman Center for Heritage in Wrightsville. The site reminds visitors of the vital culture that once thrived across the #SusquehannaRiver and #ChesapeakeBay. https://www.nps.gov/cajo/zimmerman-center-for-heritage.htm
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth visit the Zimmerman Center for Heritage in Wrightsville. The site reminds visitors of the vital culture that once thrived across the #SusquehannaRiver and #ChesapeakeBay. https://www.nps.gov/cajo/zimmerman-center-for-heritage.htm
If your utility company is raising its prices and you want to raise your concerns, join our friends at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project on 11/20 at 6pm for a webinar to learn more about how to get involved. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ekLP_fv_SR-KL7tuvEDItA#/registration
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Public Input Hearings 101 - 6:00 PM Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
When a regulated utility company wants to raise its prices, it must submit a formal request to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). This request becomes a rate case, which is overseen by ...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If your utility company is raising its prices and you want to raise your concerns, join our friends at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project on 11/20 at 6pm for a webinar to learn more about how to get involved. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ekLP_fv_SR-KL7tuvEDItA#/registration
We’ll always put Pennsylvanians over polluters 💚 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMEbsWh8/
We’ll always put Pennsylvanians over polluters 💚
TikTok video by Conservation Voters of PA
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November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We’ll always put Pennsylvanians over polluters 💚 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMEbsWh8/
"Pulling the state away from a years-long commitment to join #RGGI opens up questions about the state’s environmental future that are important for anyone in the commonwealth."
https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/11/16/our-opinion-pursuing-a-clean-energy-pa-remains-a-worthwhile-goal/
https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/11/16/our-opinion-pursuing-a-clean-energy-pa-remains-a-worthwhile-goal/
Our Opinion: Pursuing a clean-energy PA remains a worthwhile goal
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s remarks on the Senate floor last Wednesday may speak more to the nature of compromise than they do a grave concern for the future of Pennsylvanians.
www.citizensvoice.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Pulling the state away from a years-long commitment to join #RGGI opens up questions about the state’s environmental future that are important for anyone in the commonwealth."
https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/11/16/our-opinion-pursuing-a-clean-energy-pa-remains-a-worthwhile-goal/
https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/11/16/our-opinion-pursuing-a-clean-energy-pa-remains-a-worthwhile-goal/