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DEP Holds Informational Meeting For Mine Reclamation Site In LaBelle Aug. 8
The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Environmental Advocate will host a community informational meeting on Thursday, August 8 from 6-8 p.m., at the Luzerne Township Volunteer Fire Hall in LaBelle, Fayette County.
The meeting is being held to discuss permitting and operations at a mine reclamation site owned by Matt Canestrale Contracting. This event is one of several outreach activities regarding this site organized by OEA.
DEP staff from the department’s Waste Management Municipal Waste Division, Southwest Regional Air Quality, and the Bureau of District Mining Operations will be available to answer questions and discuss the site with community members.
Residents of LaBelle have raised concerns about the impact of mine reclamation activity in their area. DEP inspectors have investigated air and dust complaints there in the past.
This meeting is part of the environmental justice enhanced public participation process that will allow community stakeholders and elected officials an opportunity to have a dialogue with DEP staff.
The OEA is committed to fostering communications between the agency and communities throughout the state. The goal of the Environmental Advocate’s office is to build environmentally aware, healthy and knowledgeable communities.
For more information, call 412-442-4000.
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Aug. 5 PA Environment Digest Now Available
Draft Of New, Multi-State Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Available For Comment
The Chesapeake Bay Program has developed a draft Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which outlines new goals and outcomes that will guide partners in the protection, restoration and stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay and which is open for public input until August 15.
The Bay Program has used agreements like this one to lead three decades of Bay restoration and protection, from the first Chesapeake Bay Agreement written in 1987 to Chesapeake 2000, which established more than 100 goals to reduce pollution, restore habitats, protect living resources and engage the public in environmental conservation.
The high-level goals and measurable targets found in the latest agreement address water quality, Bay fisheries and habitat, land conservation and public access.
An abridged draft of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement is available online; stakeholder input will be solicited again when a complete draft has been developed. Interested parties can offer input by submitting an online comment or an email to the Bay Program.
Participate In 5 Minute Pennsylvanians And Their Water Survey
Water is worth it! From the water we drink, to the crops we irrigate, and to the lakes we swim in -- Pennsylvania's water supply is vital and worth protecting.
The Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center has partnered with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Sea Grant Pennsylvania, and the PA American Water Resources Association to conduct a survey.
We aim to collect opinions on water issues from a large number of Pennsylvania residents (ages 18+). This informal survey is intended as a public engagement project and does not necessarily represent a statistical sampling of opinions.
The 5-minute survey can be completed until August 31 and is available online.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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Lawmakers, Officials Continue Push For Transportation Funding
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