The House this week passed House Bill 2227 sponsored by Rep. Rubley (R-Chester) that continues funding for the Forest Lands Beautification Program in DCNR that was due to expire this year. The legislation makes up to $300,000 available annually over ten years.

This action follows Senate passage of Senate Bill 977 sponsored by Senators Mary Jo White (R-Venango) and Kukovich (D-Westmoreland), that would make $500,000 available annually over the next five years.

Groups like PA Cleanways and many watershed groups have used these funds to clean up rural dumping sites.

6/11/2004