Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley (@padepsecretary) 's Twitter Profile
Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley

@padepsecretary

The official Twitter account of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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I’m all in! I’m excited to see communities taking action on #GlobalRecyclingDay. Proper recycling means healthier neighborhoods and a sustainable future for us all. Let’s continue to recycle right and make a lasting impact!

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I’m inspired every day by the incredible women at Pennsylvania DEP who are shaping the future of environmental protection. From tackling climate change to advancing sustainability, they are truly making history. #WomensHistoryMonth

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I’m excited to see how the Governor’s Lightning Plan is paving the way for a brighter energy future in PA! ⚡️ From making energy more affordable, lowering emissions, creating jobs, and pushing for innovative solutions, this plan is setting us up to lead the way in clean energy.

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Had a great time participating in a roundtable on streamlining permitting processes! Excited to share how PA DEP's efforts, like our Payback, SPEED, and backlog reduction programs, are helping improve predictability, transparency, and efficiency for businesses and the

Had a great time participating in a roundtable on streamlining permitting processes! Excited to share how PA DEP's efforts, like our Payback, SPEED, and backlog reduction programs, are helping improve predictability, transparency, and efficiency for businesses and the
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I’m excited to share that DEP is offering grants to reduce lead exposure in drinking water for schools and child care facilities in PA! Eligible facilities can apply for funding to improve water safety with hydration stations, POU filters, and faucet replacements. Apply here:

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Love this energy out in our Northeast region! It's so inspiring to see PA communities put in the work this #NationalVolunteerMonth. Let’s all step up and make a BIG impact in keeping PA beautiful! 🌍🧤

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Investing in the next generation of environmental stewards is key to Pennsylvania’s future. The Litter Hawk Youth Award winners prove that small actions lead to big change! Proud to celebrate their achievements!

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Great speaking with students in @shippensburgu’s Public Administration program - thanks to Dr. Greenberg for the invite. Always a pleasure to connect with future policy leaders of Pennsylvania and beyond. Go Raiders! #EnvironmentalStewardship

Great speaking with students in @shippensburgu’s Public Administration program - thanks to Dr. Greenberg for the invite. 

Always a pleasure to connect with future policy leaders of Pennsylvania and beyond. Go Raiders! 

#EnvironmentalStewardship
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Looking back on one of my favorite events from March: I had a great time joining Northcentral Regional Director, Jared Dressler and DEP Chief of Staff, Natasha Fackler at Senator Gene Yaw’s Student Government Seminar on March 13. More than 230 students from 18 schools across five

Looking back on one of my favorite events from March: I had a great time joining Northcentral Regional Director, Jared Dressler and DEP Chief of Staff, Natasha Fackler at <a href="/SenatorGeneYaw/">Senator Gene Yaw</a>’s Student Government Seminar on March 13.

More than 230 students from 18 schools across five
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PA's County Conservation Districts are the backbone of local environmental stewardship. From protecting our watersheds to supporting farmers, their work ensures healthier communities and a cleaner future. We’re proud to partner with them across the Commonwealth. Give our

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Grateful every day for the work being done to protect the place we all call home. On Earth Day and every day, it’s about creating a future we’d be proud to pass on. Happy Earth Day!

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At Pennsylvania DEP, we’re proud to protect the air, land, and water that keep Pennsylvania healthy and strong. I’m grateful for the hard work and dedication of public servants across the Commonwealth! #PSRW2025

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This week marks both Drinking Water Week and Air Quality Awareness Week—two vital reminders of how essential clean water and air are to public health, safety, and resilience.   At Pennsylvania DEP, I’m proud of our teams who work every day to protect drinking water and monitor

This week marks both Drinking Water Week and Air Quality Awareness Week—two vital reminders of how essential clean water and air are to public health, safety, and resilience.
 
At Pennsylvania DEP, I’m proud of our teams who work every day to protect drinking water and monitor
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As we at DEP celebrate National Wildflower Week, I’m reminded of the vital role wildflowers play in supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies. At DEP, we’re passionate about protecting these incredible species and their habitats. I love gardening at home with native

As we at DEP celebrate National Wildflower Week, I’m reminded of the vital role wildflowers play in supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies. At DEP, we’re passionate about protecting these incredible species and their habitats.

I love gardening at home with native
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Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! Let's honor the incredible efforts in wildlife conservation.   Peregrine falcons, once endangered due to pesticide use, have made a remarkable recovery. While they're no longer considered endangered in the U.S., they remain protected under the

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! Let's honor the incredible efforts in wildlife conservation.
 
Peregrine falcons, once endangered due to pesticide use, have made a remarkable recovery. While they're no longer considered endangered in the U.S., they remain protected under the