Susquehanna River at Susquehannock State Park

The Green Ribbon Commission will meet for the second time Tuesday to hear from other stakeholders on environmental funding initiatives. Meanwhile the House Environmental Committee set action on Advanced Energy Portfolio legislation for Tuesday, following the Senate action this week.

No progress on sewer and water infrastructure funding, Energy Development Authority funding, creating a new Watershed Education Program or the pollution prevention, environmental education or alternative energy bills pending in the House.

Contents - On the Hill

· Bipartisan Green Ribbon Commission to Hear From Other Stakeholders

· House Marks America Recycles Day – November 15

· Senate Environmental Committee Moves Advanced Energy Standards, Other Bills

· House Environmental Committee Sets Meeting on Advanced Portfolio Standards

· In Other Legislative Action: Coal & Gas Coordination, Infrastructure Security Funding, Fishing License Increase, Downtown Relocation Law

In Other News

· Watershed Alliance Volunteers Clean up Furnace Run, Segloch Run Area

· Water Resources Education Network Offers New Round of Grants

· Delaware Estuary Program Mini-Grants are Back, Apply Soon!

· DEP Seeks Comments on Two TMDLs in Lycoming, Clearfield Counties

· Trading Handbook Helps Water Quality Managers Achieve Cleaner Watersheds

· Air Products’ Hydrogen Fueling Technology Now in Operation

· Utility Choice Website Exceeds 25 Million Hits, Look for Green Energy Choices

· Pennsylvania Begins Energy Assistance for 2004-05 Winter Heating Season

· Auto Salvage Industry, DEP Launch Mercury Recovery Program

· Farmers in 17 Counties Eligible for 'CHEMSWEEP' Pesticide Disposal Program

· 2,500 Farms Preserved this Year by Counties, Commonwealth

· Head Start Staff to be Training to Keep Indoor Air Healthier for Kids

· PAEE Cancels Annual Environmental Education Conference

· PEC Seeks Two Professionals for Senior Management Positions

· Canaan Valley Institute Seeks Watershed Resource Economist

· DEP Seeking Bidder for Aerial Photo, Mapping Work

Taking Positive Actions

· Writing and Cycling Couple Wins Environmental Award

11/15/2004