The October issue of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter published by the Joint Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee features a discussion of forest products produced in Pennsylvania.

Other articles include: greenhouse gas emissions and transportation, federal ethanol tax credit, support for alternative energy, meeting wind and solar power generation goals.

The newsletter also has coverage of two long time members of the Committee receiving awards: Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne) received the Distinguished Service Award from the PA Municipal Authorities Association and Rep. Bud George (D-Clearfield) received the 2009 James McGirr Kelly Award for Excellence from the PA Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies.

A copy of the newsletter is available online.

Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Committee Chair and Sen. Ray Musto serves as Vice Chair.

10/26/2009