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Restore PA

Talking Points – Learn about Restore PA

Restore PA was announced in 2019 as a plan to fund environmental and infrastructure investments through a severance tax.

Restore PA Summary – external link a PDF from the Governor’s Office

Restore PA Press Release – external link to the Governor’s Press Release

Summary of Conservation Investments in Restore PA

  • Green stormwater infrastructure that reduces flooding and keeps dangerous pollutants out of waterways (e.g., rain gardens, street trees, and bioswales).
  • Stream and floodplain restoration projects that improve wildlife habitat while preventing erosion and downstream floods.
  • Infrastructure that protects communities from rising floodwaters (e.g., dams, levees, and flood walls).
  • Creative solutions to help municipalities move forward with pollution-reduction plans to meet stormwater mandates and protect homes and businesses from destructive flooding.
  • Remediation of abandoned mines that scar the landscape and pollute waterways.
  • Conservation of areas that supply drinking water for communities, reduce flooding by absorbing massive amounts of stormwater, and provide other benefits to communities.
  • Preservation of farmland that provides the food we eat and is the backbone of rural economies.
  • Crucial infrastructure in state parks and forests (e.g., roads, dams, and bridges), which host millions of visitors each year and support local economies.
  • Trails and parks that help communities thrive.
  • Cleanup of brownfields and blighted properties, which can transform from unused and dangerous spaces into hubs for community revitalization and economic growth.
  • Removal of lead and other toxic contaminants (e.g., found in paint on old homes or water pipes) that threaten public health.
  • Public transportation systems that increase mobility and access to opportunities while also reducing carbon emissions.

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