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| The Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County
is a community-based private non-profit located at the Penn State Extension.
We believe that the land we use today is being borrowed from our
children and our children's children. Therefore we are guided by the principle that
communities need to make good long-term decisions about where, when and how they
should grow. We seek to encourage growth that improves the quality of life for our
current residents and businesses, but will also insure vibrant, high quality growth
for future generations in Westmoreland County. |
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Donegal visioning project public meeting
Public comment and support are needed for improving and enhancing this critical gateway to the Laurel Highlands. June 30, 2009 - The Pennsylvania Environmental Council in conjunction with several organizations has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. > More
Project Learning Tree Teacher Workshop
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is a multi d isciplinary environmental education program for educators and students. PLT is a program of the American Forest Foundation. Classroom teachers, recreation staff, and others are invited to participate in this six hour workshop. > More
Competitive Grant Writing
Grant seeking has never been more competitive than today. With information on grant opportunities so broadly available, most grant making foundations and agencies receive hundreds more worthy grant proposals for each funding cycle than they could ever fund. > More
Water Resource Policy Issues Webinar
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer monthly online seminars addressing impacts related to the development of natural gas from the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania. > More
Marcellus Industry Direct Workforce Needs Webinar
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer monthly online seminars addressing impacts related to the development of natural gas from the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania. > More
Before the Storms: 2009 Stormwater Conference
Stormwater management is typically a popular topic after the storms, when communities are cleaning up and recovering from the latest flood. This workshop is designed to give you the information on the latest developments and tools that can be used to address stormwater issues before the storms take their toll on your community. The following topics will be ad > More
Community Response Options to Marcellus Shale and Energy Development Webinar
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer monthly online seminars addressing impacts related to the development of natural gas from the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania. > More
Newly Elected Officials Course
The Newly Elected Officials Course is held following every local election. It is a one-of-a kind course, unique in Pennsylvania for its scope and content. More than 800 individuals have attended the Newly Elected Officials Course in its 25 years of existence, and the course has been distinguished as a recipient of the League of Women Voters Good Government Award. > More
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Westmoreland to Pittsburgh rail transit outlook strong, study finds
By Rich Cholodofsky TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, June 30, 2009 A consultant hired by the Westmoreland County Transit Authority said during a public hearing Monday night that train service could potentially start tomorrow between Latrobe and Greensburg to Pittsburgh. > More
Natural gas venture includes Westmoreland County
By Staff and wire reports Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Independent oil and natural gas exploration-production company Rex Energy Corp. of State College has entered into a joint venture with Williams Cos. > More
Route 19 traffic signal system to reduce congestion
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 By Janice Crompton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Commuters using Route 19 in the South Hills soon may be getting relief from traffic congestion through a new regional signaling system. > More
Cost of rail line linking Greensburg, Arnold with Pittsburgh lower than expected
By Rich Cholodofsky TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, June 20, 2009 Westmoreland County transit officials are poised to begin planning for two commuter rail lines that would link Greensburg and Arnold with Pittsburgh. > More
Executives see a future beneath region's land
Thursday, June 18, 2009 By Sarah Eidemiller Drilling for natural gas in the shale that lies deep below the surface of Western Pennsylvania could create jobs in the region for years to come while providing royalty payments to property owners for the gas rights, say officials with local companies involved in the process. > More
Press Release - Summer webinars focus on Marcellus shale natural gas issues
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Beginning June 25, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer monthly online seminars addressing impacts related to the development of natural gas from the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania. > More
Energy company buys Westmoreland land for possible $1 billion plant
By Rich Cholodofsky TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, June 13, 2009 A Nebraska-based energy company has quietly purchased 400 acres in South Huntingdon with an eye toward building a $1 billion natural gas power plant to serve eastern and midwestern portions of the United States. > More
Student video on Derry highlights Smart Growth awards dinner
By Marie McCandless, Bulletin News Editor May 22, 2009 A video prepared by Derry Area High School seniors highlighted Thursday’s awards dinner of the Smart Growth Partnership held at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. > More
Project aims to create one regional 'vision'
Thursday, May 21, 2009 By Ann Belser, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette What would you call a project to try to create a cohesive identity for the future of the 30 counties in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia that all surround Pittsburgh? > More
Lifetime award goes to Latrobe 'trailblazer'
Thursday, May 21, 2009 By Kate Luce Angell Linda McKenna Boxx had a response to hearing she would be presented the Pennsylvania Environmental Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual dinner Wednesday. > More
North Huntingdon plans rile some in Hempfield
By Chris Foreman TRIBUNE-REVIEW Thursday, May 21, 2009 North Huntingdon commissioners on Wednesday approved the next phase of the Lincoln Hills subdivision plan, which sparked the concern of some West Hempfield residents. > More
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