March Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Available From Joint Conservation Committee

The March issue of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee featuring articles on--

-- Benefits Of Daylight Savings Time

-- Emerging Technology Of Smart Glass

-- Climate Change In Colorado: Less Precipitation, More Heat

-- Report On Bike, Pedestrian Projects Across The U.S.

-- U.S. Falling Behind On Funding For Energy Research

-- Climate Change In The Adirondacks

-- Sign Up for your own copy by contacting Michael Nerozzi at: mnerozzi@jcc.legis.state.pa.us.

Environmental Issue Forums

The Committee has two Environmental Issue Forums setup in April and May--

-- April 20: Chesapeake Bay Foundation talks about the economic benefits of cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Room 8E-A East Wing Capitol Building.  Noon.

-- May 11: Brian Wagner, PA Council of Trout Unlimited talks about stream restoration, education and other Trout Unlimited projects in PA. Room 8E-A East Wing Capitol Building.  Noon.

Committee Members Appointed

This week the members of the Joint Conservation Committee were appointed.  Click Here for Committee members.

Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Joint Conservation Committee.