Resolutions have been introduced in both the Senate and House to designate May as “Watershed Awareness Month.”

In the House, Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware) and Rep. Bud George (D-Clearfield), the Majority and Minority Chairs of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and over 66 other members, sponsored House Resolution 711.

In the Senate, Sen. James Rhoades (R-Schuylkill), as well as Sen. Mary Jo White (R-Venango) and Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne), the Majority and Minority Chairs of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and over 27 other members are sponsors.

Adopting the theme of “The Power of Positive Action is Restoring Our Watersheds,” the resolutions recognize the critical contributions local watershed groups make to improving water quality.

They say in part-- “The Commonwealth recognizes and celebrates the efforts of hardworking volunteers within watershed groups who improve their communities today and for future generations”

Session Schedule

The Senate returns to session on April 18, the House returns April 24.

On the Hill

· On the Senate, House Agenda

· Senate/House Bills Moving/Introduced

· Senate Environmental Committee Sets Hearings on Mercury Emissions Reduction

Other News

· Pennsylvania Now Under Drought Watch, Conservation Urged

· $1.8 Million Grants Will Promote Water Quality Trading, Legacy Sediment Solutions

· DEP Stormwater Manual Published for Comment, Hearings Set

· May 18 Workshop on Riparian Buffers and Invasive Plants

· Rendell Calls for Suspension of Legislation Transferring Delaware River Waterfront

· Spending Plans for Wastewater, Drinking Water Projects Up for Public Review

· Exams for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers Set

· Attorney General Provides Grants from Fines to Watershed Groups

· Clearfield County Environmental Groups Receive Grants from Penalties

· Urban/Suburban Deer Management Plan, Deer Estimate Procedure Posted

· Quality of Deer Habitat Health Added to Deer Management Program

· Game Commission Offers Advice on How to Avoid Attracting Bears

· PA Preserves Another 5,000 Acres of Farmland in April

· EPA Hosts Workshops on Toxic Release Inventory Reporting

· Radon Test Kit Giveaways Available for PA Residents

· Deadline Extended for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

· Community Energy Project Helps Churches Save on Energy Costs

· Learn About Composting at Upcoming Workshops

· Governor to Recognize Whole Foods/PA Resources Council Partnership

· Grant Applications Now Being Accepted from Centre County Groups

· Businesses, Organizations Seeking Educational Improvement Tax Credits Apply Now

· Green Building Workshops Set on Energy Modeling, Green Advantage

See & Hear

· Trout Season Begins: Anglers Reminded How to Safely Eat What You Catch

Feature

· Roll Up Your Sleeves This Earth Day, Join the Great PA Cleanup!

· 12 Winners of Governor Award for Environmental Excellence Announced

Go To the Watershed Awareness Month Events Section

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

4/14/2006