Save Carbon County

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We are a nonprofit organization of friends and neighbors dedicated to preserving Carbon County's agricultural and environmental resources and natural beauty by advocating, educating, and promoting community action.

06/07/2026

The Northface Development project, located at the former Palmerton Zinc West Plant at the entrance to Palmerton from Route 248, is the site of tons of toxic landfill. Northface Development has a permit allowing it to profit from dumping construction waste and debris from New Jersey and New York. The landfill is considered highly toxic in those states, but is allowed in Pennsylvania as “regulated fill.” The Northface Development permit expires in 2027. If we want to stop toxic dumping in the West End, we need to tell the PA Department of Environmental Protection exactly what we think - please send in your petition today!

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Celebrate Trout Fest 2026 with us — honoring the streams and trout that make Carbon County special! Enjoy a day focused ...
06/07/2026

Celebrate Trout Fest 2026 with us — honoring the streams and trout that make Carbon County special! Enjoy a day focused on trout, fishing, and outdoor fun. Read more: https://wix.to/fkPEjP5

Please join us in celebrating a vital part of what makes Carbon County special - our amazing trout! Carbon County is chock-full of Exceptional Value and High-Quality streams, protected for designated aquatic life and a number of drinking water supply and recreational uses. From the headwaters at Bla...

Sewage sludge isn't just waste — it's a source of PFAS/PFOS contamination that can make its way from fields into the Del...
06/02/2026

Sewage sludge isn't just waste — it's a source of PFAS/PFOS contamination that can make its way from fields into the Delaware River and our drinking water. Learn how land-applied biosolids threaten local farms and public health in this new blog post: https://wix.to/h7O6uzI

Read, share, and join the conversation to protect our water and food supply.

Last week, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) hosted a webinar on "Biosolids and Sewage Sludge: The impacts of its application on farms in Pennsylvania.” Now, why would the DRN care about Sewage Sludge? Because Sewage Sludge is chock-full of PFAS and PFOS, the toxic forever chemicals that are ...

Our forests are more than trees — they are ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and carbon sinks. The Mora Solar proposal would...
05/24/2026

Our forests are more than trees — they are ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and carbon sinks. The Mora Solar proposal would clear 390 acres of pristine forest for a solar farm. We support renewable energy, but not at the cost of irreplaceable forests. Read why this matters and how you can help: https://wix.to/0Fc3IsJ

Solar power offers alternative energy that is becoming more popular. Installing solar panels where they can add the most value like on rooftops and in parking lots make good sense. Clear cutting 390 acres of pristine forest to install a solar farm does not make any sense. Once a forest is gone, it's...

Penn Forest Township Zoning Hearing meeting about Data Center zoning — Wednesday, June 3 • 6:30 PM • Penn Forest Fire De...
05/17/2026

Penn Forest Township Zoning Hearing meeting about Data Center zoning — Wednesday, June 3 • 6:30 PM • Penn Forest Fire Department #1. Your presence matters. This hearing will shape our community's future. Read the full background and join the effort: https://wix.to/5CJbkMb

A Penn Forest Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting regarding Data Center Zoning is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Penn Forest Fire Department #1. Background: there are now three challenges to Penn Forest Township Data Center Zoning. One was filed by the Mele Bros., who own the....

Stop Spreading Sewage Sludge! Farmers and families are suffering as PFAS/PFOS from sewage sludge contaminates land, kill...
05/10/2026

Stop Spreading Sewage Sludge! Farmers and families are suffering as PFAS/PFOS from sewage sludge contaminates land, kills livestock, and destroys livelihoods. Read the latest on the crisis and learn how you can support local action. https://wix.to/GQnheLT

More farmers are losing their livelihoods when their livestock dies or is destroyed and land condemned due to toxic levels of PFAS/PFOS from sewage sludge. The latest heartbreak is in Texas, where a farmer is unable to pass the family farm down to the next generation (more information is here). Clos...

The PA-DEP is coming to Lehighton this Wednesday, May 6 from 3–5 PM for an in-person Climate Conversation Workshop. Shar...
05/03/2026

The PA-DEP is coming to Lehighton this Wednesday, May 6 from 3–5 PM for an in-person Climate Conversation Workshop. Share your concerns and ideas, hear a short presentation on Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan, and help shape the future of our state’s climate strategy. Join community members for an open listening discussion — your voice matters! Learn more: https://wix.to/nyX0mjT

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) is coming to Lehighton this Wednesday, May 6th from 3-5PM! The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled in-person Climate Conversation Workshops across the state to help shape Pennsylvania's next Climate Action Plan. Each s...

Residents First! Stop the Data Centers — Public hearing update and why our community must act. After the Nesquehoning Bo...
04/26/2026

Residents First! Stop the Data Centers — Public hearing update and why our community must act. After the Nesquehoning Borough Council passed a Data Center Ordinance, there’s still time to add protections for our water and air. Learn what happened, who’s involved (Keel Infrastructure/PPL’s 69kV Hauto project), and how you can help protect Carbon County. Read more: https://wix.to/cfmC2VG

After a public hearing last week, the Nesquehoning Borough Council passed a Data Center Ordinance that is a far cry from the Penn Forest Township model ordinance. There is still an opportunity to put in the guide rails that are needed to protect our water and air. During the hearing, representatives...

SOS! Save Our Streams — New post on Save Carbon County about planned disruption to Dennison Run (an Exceptional Value st...
04/12/2026

SOS! Save Our Streams — New post on Save Carbon County about planned disruption to Dennison Run (an Exceptional Value stream) and how you can urge PA-DEP for protections and a public hearing. Read the full sample letter and take action: https://wix.to/MOcQDXy

Stand with local waterways — share and comment to amplify this call to protect Dennison Run.

With many thanks to Beth Hurley for her amazing analysis, here is a sample letter for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) calling for appropriate protections and a public hearing regarding the planned disruption to Dennison Run, an Exceptional Value (EV-rated) stream in....

Data centers are multiplying — and so are the questions about energy, local costs, and community impact. Join Penn State...
04/05/2026

Data centers are multiplying — and so are the questions about energy, local costs, and community impact. Join Penn State Extension’s FREE webinar this Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 PM to learn how policymakers and municipalities are responding and what it means for your community. Read more and register: https://wix.to/GKEfHi9

Our municipal governments are inundated by data center proposals and our communities have little time to prepare or respond. Penn State Extension is offering a FREE webinar this Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 PM. The webinar will examine the proliferation of data center development across the Commonweal...

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