New Members of RGGC Executive Committee
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2012
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Adds Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Lancaster Farmland Trust to Executive Committee
(HARRISBURG, PA) Andrew Heath, executive director of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition, today announced that the coalition has added LeeAnn Murray from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Karen Martynick from the Lancaster Farmland Trust to its executive committee.
The Renew Growing Greener Coalition is the largest coalition of conservation, recreation and environmental organizations in the Commonwealth, consisting of nearly 350 organizations and government entities from across the state.
“LeeAnn and Karen, and their organizations, are strong environmental and conservation leaders in Pennsylvania,” said Larry Williamson, chairman of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. “We look forward to their contributions to the executive committee as the Coalition continues to push for renewed funding to protect our drinking water, conserve our land and wildlife, enhance recreational opportunities and stimulate the economic recovery across the state.” (more…)
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Hits Milestone
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2012
Support for Growing Greener Reaches Significant Milestone
Thirty-Five Counties – More Than Half the State – Call for Renewal of Critical Environmental Program
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today announced that 35 counties – more than half the state – have passed resolutions calling for the renewal of the Growing Greener Environmental Stewardship Fund, Pennsylvania’s primary source of funding to help local communities protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.
Berks County today adopted a resolution in support of the Growing Greener initiative, marking a significant milestone in the efforts to save the critical program. In addition, Bedford County adopted a resolution this week.
“The Growing Greener program has made a tremendous impact in counties throughout the Commonwealth,” said Chairman of the Berks County Board of Commissioners Christian Leinbach. “In Berks County, the program has helped us enhance our heritage areas, conserve our open space and protect our water quality. We could not achieve this without Growing Greener.” (more…)
Make Marcellus Shale Package that Fund Growing Greener Agenda Number One
For Immediate Release: January 17, 2012
Renew Growing Greener Coalition to Legislature: Make Marcellus Shale Package That Funds Growing Greener Agenda Number One
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today welcomed legislators back into session and called upon them to restore Growing Greener funding by making the passage of meaningful Marcellus Shale legislation their top legislative priority.
“Now is the time to get down to business,” said Andrew Heath, executive director of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. “Our state and our environment can ill afford any further delays in the passage of a Marcellus Shale package that restores funding to help local communities across the state protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.” (more…)
Support for Growing Greener Funding Grows
For Immediate Release: December 2, 2011
Eight More Organizations Join Coalition in Calling for Growing Greener Funding
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today announced that eight more organizations have joined in supporting the effort to restore state funding for Growing Greener.
The Tulpehocken Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Bike Pittsburgh, and the Rail Trail Council of Northeastern PA have signed the Coalition’s Statement of Support, which calls for the establishment of a dedicated and sustainable source of revenue to support the renewal of Growing Greener.
In addition, Beaver County as well as Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County, Bucks County Recreation Council and the Centre Regional Recreation Authority all have adopted resolutions in support of the program.
Elk County Joins Effort to Renew Growing Greener
For Immediate Release: November 15, 2011
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Applauds Elk County for Resolution Calling for Renewal of State Funding to Protect Environment
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today applauded Elk County for passing a resolution calling for the renewal of Growing Greener, the state’s primary source of funding to help local communities protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.
“The Coalition commends the Elk County Commissioners for recognizing the significant contributions Growing Greener has made to the community from protecting drinking water to protecting open space,” said Andrew Heath, executive director of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. “It is the Coalition’s sincere hope that the legislature – as it debates funding for the Growing Greener Environmental Stewardship Fund – realizes that public support for the program continues to grow.” (more…)
Response to HB1950 and Associated Amendments
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2011
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Response to HB1950 and Associated Amendments
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today issued the following statement from Executive Director Andrew Heath in response to House Bill 1950 and its associated amendments:
“As the House debates the finer points of House Bill 1950, the Renew Growing Greener Coalition is encouraged by the provision that dedicates 25 percent of the revenues from the Oil and Gas Lease fund to partially replenish the Environmental Stewardship Fund.
“We also recognize and appreciate the inclusion of money for the Environmental Stewardship Fund in amendments proposed by Reps. DiGirolamo, George, Hanna and Quinn. However, we urge the House to pass a final measure that matches or exceeds the funding levels that are contained in the original bill.” (more…)
Local Support Continues to Grow
For Immediate Release: November 11, 2011
Local Support for Growing Greener Continues to Spread Across Commonwealth
Municipal, County Governments Urge Legislature to Restore Funding for Key Environmental Program
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today announced that 11 more municipalities, counties and organizations this week have formally voiced support for restoring Growing Greener, the state’s primary source of funding to help local communities protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.
At least 140 government entities including 30 counties – representing more than seven million Pennsylvanians – have adopted resolutions in support of the program, with the following municipalities joining the list of supporters this week:
- Cooke Township, Cumberland County
- Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County
- Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County
- Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County (more…)
Armstrong, Butler and Huntington Counties Support Growing Greener
For Immediate Release: November 4, 2011
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Applauds Armstrong, Butler, Huntington Counties for Resolutions Calling for Renewal of State Funding to Protect Environment
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today applauded Armstrong, Butler and Huntington counties for passing resolutions calling for the renewal of Growing Greener, the state’s primary source of funding to help local communities protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.
“County commissioners across the Commonwealth continue to recognize the value of Growing Greener in their local communities and understand that funding this program is critical to the health of their waterways, open space, farmland, parks and trails,” said Andrew Heath, executive director of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. “As the legislature debates how to allocate revenues associated with natural gas drilling, it is imperative that any proposal includes significant funding for Growing Greener.” (more…)
Local Governments Support Growing Greener Program
For Immediate Release: October 28, 2011
Local Governments Recognize Benefits of Growing Greener Program
Support for Key State Environmental, Conservation and Recreation Program Continues to Grow
(HARRISBURG, PA) An increasing number of local governments throughout Pennsylvania are voicing support for efforts to restore state funding for Growing Greener, the Renew Growing Greener Coalition announced today.
More than 100 municipalities and 26 counties – representing more than 6.5 million Pennsylvanians – have adopted resolutions in support of the program, with the following municipalities joining the list of supporters this week:
- East Berlin Borough, Adams County
- Menallen Township, Adams County
- East Rockhill Township, Bucks County
- Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County (more…)
Tioga County Supports Growing Greener
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2011
Renew Growing Greener Coalition Applauds Tioga County for Resolution Calling for Renewal of State Funding to Protect Environment
(HARRISBURG, PA) The Renew Growing Greener Coalition today applauded Tioga County for passing a resolution calling for the renewal of Growing Greener, the state’s primary source of funding to help local communities protect water quality, preserve open space and farmland, and enhance parks, trails and other recreational opportunities.
“The chorus of voices calling upon the Governor and legislature to restore funding for Growing Greener continues to grow louder,” said Andrew Heath, executive director of the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. “County commissioners across the Commonwealth know the benefits Growing Greener has brought to their local communities and are right in sticking up for their constituents by supporting Growing Greener so that future generations have access to clean drinking water, fresh air, parks, trails and green open spaces.” (more…)
