DEP Newsletter Highlights Community Projects; Hazardous Sites Cleanup; Upcoming Events

DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley introduced the latest DEP Newsletter to “highlight our collective wins, amplify our mission to protect the environmental rights of Pennsylvanians, showcase the critical work done by our peers, and ensure everyone is informed of upcoming events.”

Northumberland Community Project

On November 7, 2023, representatives from NCRO conducted an inspection of the Community Environmental Project (CEP) that was part of the Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty (CACP) between the Department and Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Transco).

Members of the Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance (SCRA) provided a tour of the CEP and related projects in the vicinity of Kulpmont Veterans Memorial Park, Northumberland County.  Read more here.

Solvent Plume In Bradford County

DEP’s Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) program in NCRO has been investigating the extent and source of a widespread chlorinated solvent plume in Sayre and S. Waverly Boroughs in Bradford County. 

The investigation is focused on groundwater contamination with the primary concern being potential vapor intrusion issues. Read more here.

Customer Service Workshop

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, approximately 45 staff members from administration, emergency response and management and technical and operations staff from various programs in the Northeast Regional Office participated in a Calming (Customer Service) Workshop. 

The course outline and content was constructed by Rosetta Carrington Lue, DEP’s Chief Customer Experience Officer and Jevon Gondwe, Learning and Development Manager. Read more here.

Protecting Our Water

In the first edition of DEP Spotlight, we would like to recognize the statewide Clean Water Program under the Bureau of Clean Water (BCW). The program is responsible for protecting and preserving the waters of the Commonwealth.  Read more here.

Upcoming Events

-- DEP DiversEP Townhall: 3rd Thursday Of Every Month, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.  Share DEIA-related information and resources.  Click Here to join.

-- March 25-27: Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference, State College.

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[Posted: March 6, 2024]  PA Environment Digest