DEP Invites Comments On South Branch Conewago Creek Watershed TMDL Plan In Adams County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 4 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Total Maximum Daily Load Watershed Plan for the South Branch of Conewago Creek in Adams County. (PA Bulletin, page 5756)

The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitor- ing and Assessment Report included stream segments listed as impaired for aquatic life in the watershed. The impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation due to agriculture.

Click Here for a copy of the draft TMDL plan.

Comments are due October 4.  Questions should be directed to Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov or 717-772-5670.

For more information on this program, visit DEP’s TMDL/PRP Plans webpage.

[Posted: September 3, 3021]  PA Environment Digest