August Environmental Synopsis Now Available From Joint Conservation Committee

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

-- Proposals For Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Facilities (photo)

-- The Benefits Of Just Walking

-- Strategy To Improve Water Quality In The Mississippi River Off To Slow Start

-- Scientists Aim To Harness Energy From Algae

-- Climate Change, Hotter Temps Could Affect Airplane Takeoffs

-- Addressing Barriers To Pennsylvania Green Energy Markets

Next Environmental Issues Forum

The next Environmental Issues Forum will be held on October 16 to hear a presentation from DCNR on its new Penn’s Parks For all - Planning For The State Parks Of Tomorrow initiative.

It will be held in Room 8E-A East Wing of the Capitol starting at noon.

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

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