The July edition of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee.
This month’s newsletter features stories on: Pennsylvania’s growing bald eagle population, potential hazards from lead in aviation fuels, California’s vehicle replacement program, Atlantic coast wind power projects, Colorado recommendation on flood prevention related to oil and gas drilling, and much more.
Environmental Issues Forums
The next scheduled Environmental Issues Forums will be held--
-- September 22: Pennsylvania’s abandoned Turnpike, a 13-mile stretch of the original Turnpike in Bedford and Fulton counties and plans to turn it into a scenic, recreational biking trail. Room 8E-A East Wing. 11:00.
-- October 6: Keep PA Beautiful will present its recommendations for significantly reducing illegal dumping in Pennsylvania. Room 8E-A East Wing. Noon.
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Joint Conservation Committee.
