Friday, February 26, 2021

DEP Invites Comments On Proposed TMDL For Cove Run Watershed In Fulton County


T
he Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 27 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed total Maximum Daily Load Plan for Cove Run Watershed in Fulton County. (PA Bulletin, page 1082)

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

Click Here for a copy of the proposed TMDL. Questions should be directed to Michael Morris at 717-772-5670 or michamorri@pa.gov

Visit DEP’s TMDL webpage for more on plans for other watersheds.

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[Posted: February 26, 2021]  PA Environment Digest

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