The September edition of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee.

This month’s issue includes articles on: Crayola’s recycling initiatives, solid waste generation, green shopping, an update on cellulosic ethanol, managing electronic waste and much more.

The Committee is sponsoring two Environmental Issues Forums in the near future--

-- September 30: Dr. David Nowak talks about the U.S. Forest Service i-Tree Program; and

-- October 21: Hydrogeologist Bruce Leavitt talks about using trompe technology to reduce the costs of acid mine drainage treatment.

Both Forums will be held at noon in Room G-50 of the Irvis Building.

Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Committee.

9/23/2013