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State capital: Harrisburg
Entered Union: Dec. 12, 1787
Population: 12,406,292 (2004 estimate)
Area 44,817 sq mi. (116,076 sq km)
Governor: Ed Rendell (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 19
State nicknames: Keystone State

Pennsylvania Headlines

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  • Rendell Wants No Parole For Repeat Violent Offenders

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  • New state law mandates sale of fire-safe cigarettes

  • Turnpike tolls to rise 25 percent Sunday

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  • The Nation's Weather

  • Population decline may sap region of political might

  • Pa. hospitals go high-tech on infection tracking

  • 2 Pa. legislators will ship out for Iraq

  • Amid political change, troops prepare for Iraq

  • Pennsylvania's Strange New Year's Traditions

  • Deadline is here for property-tax rebates

  • Pa. to begin enforcing Bush clean-air rule

  • More Pennsylvania hospitals turn to technology to track infections, reduce patients' costs

  • New Year's Eve Restaurant Reservations Down

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    Pennsylvania USA : Science and Environment
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  • 15 pages found in Science and Environment:

    Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Association
    COPA advocates sound scientific management of all wildlife and natural resources and provides networking and support to wildlife and waterway officials.
    http://www.pawco.org/

    EAC Network
    Helps establish and support environmental advisory councils. Provides resources and ideas to municipal councils.
    http://www.greentreks.org/eacnetwork/index.asp

    Fall in PA - Foliage
    Learn about the changing of leaves in the Autumn, why it happens, and places to see the change; also includes web cams and photographs of various parts of the state.
    http://www.fallinpa.com/fallinpa/foliageReport.jsp

    Great PA Cleanup
    An alliance of government, business, and community groups schedule events throughout the state where participants pick up trash along roads, rivers, and in parks.
    http://www.greatpacleanup.org/

    Growing Greener
    Pennsylvania Act 45 passed in 2005 directs resources to environmental protection, conservation, agriculture preservation, and waterway repair. Information about initiatives and resources, and reports.
    http://www.growinggreener2.com

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
    Preserves Pennsylvania's largest freshwater tidal marsh.
    http://www.fws.gov/northeast/heinz/

    Knossus Project
    Pennsylvania-based research and development firm exploring the integration of technology, nature and humanity into everyday existence. Includes brief introduction and contacts.
    http://www.geniusloci.com/knossus.htm

    Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy
    Seeks to protect and preserve ecological sites in Central Pennsylvania. Find photos, description of services and contact details.
    http://www.linnconservancy.org/

    PA CleanWays
    A nonprofit organization that battles littering and illegal trash dumping through community cleanups, education, increased enforcement, and promoting specialty recycling programs. Information on projects, and beautification resources.
    http://www.pacleanways.org/

    PEN - The Pennsylvania Environmental Network
    Coalition of dozens of grassroots groups working to protect and inmprove the environment in Pennsylvania.
    http://www.penweb.org/index.html

    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
    Profiles state environmental resources, policies, and programs.
    http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

    Pennsylvania Environmental Council
    Environmental education and advocacy, statewide. Discusses current issues and describes land use and water resources improvement projects around the state.
    http://www.pecpa.org/

    Pennsylvania Forest Lands Beautification Program
    Removes illegally dumped trash in state forests and parks. Includes information on community involvement, volunteer opportunities, news, cleanups, illegal dump sites and recycling options.
    http://www.cleanpaforests.org/

    Pennsylvania Forestry Association
    A broad-based citizens conservation group providing sound forest management advice and promoting wise stewardship of forest resources. Organization news and information.
    http://pfa.cas.psu.edu/

    Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania
    Invests in clean energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation. Provides information about the fund's investment policies, projects, and programs.
    http://www.thesef.org/



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