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CMSLocalenvironment: Home

Colonials research project focusing on environmental issues impacting Lancaster County.

Air

American Lung Association

Water

Waste

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Agency

Project Handouts

eBooks and Reference

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Exploring Life Science Earth and Physical Sciences

Exploring Technology How it Works

CMS OPAC

Energy

Trash to Energy/ Wind Turbines/Landfill Gas Generation Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Agency
Worley and Obetz - Provider of Energy
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Information of alternative energy sources, bio-fuels and geothermal.

Land

Lancaster Farmland Trust

Lancaster County Conservancy
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Check out the organization's Newsletters for information about loss of forest/green space.
PA Geologic Survey - Sinkholes
PA Geologic Survey - Radon
PA Department of Environmental Protection - Radon
Farmland Preservation Report

Multiple Areas

Lancaster County Conservation District
Environmental Protection Agency (Federal)
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Type in your zip code for quick facts about your local environment. Use the "Learn the Issues" tab for lots of great info.
PA Department of Environmental Protection
PA Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Department of Energy
US Geological Survey