DEP Invites Comments On Total Maximum Daily Load Water Quality Plan For Alder Run Headwaters, Erie County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 12 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Total Maximum Daily Load Water Quality Plan for the headwaters of Alder Run Watershed in Erie County.  (PA Bulletin, page 5065)

The PA Integrated Water Quality Monitoring 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 Crop Production.

Click Here for a copy of the draft TMDL.

The deadline for comments is September 11.  Questions should be directed to Michael Morris, DEP Water Program Specialist, at michamorri@pa.gov  or calling him at 717-772-5670.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.   (PA Bulletin, page 5065)

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[Posted: August 11, 2023]  PA Environment Digest