Mercer, Venango Conservation Districts, DEP Host Stormwater Issues Workshop Nov. 3

The Mercer and Venango County Conservation Districts and the Department of Environmental Protection will hold a workshop to discuss local, state and federal stormwater requirements for development at 9 a.m. on November 3, at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office, 747 Greenville Road, Mercer.

Participant will discuss countywide stormwater planning, municipal stormwater management, permitting and controlling discharges from regulated construction activities, erosion and sedimentation control, and regulatory updates.

Developers, municipal officials, architects, contractors and consultants are encouraged to attend the session.

“Unmanaged stormwater runoff is the third leading cause of stream impairments in Pennsylvania,” said DEP Regional Director Kelly Burch. “This session will provide information about the regulations and practices of stormwater management with the goal of prevnting problems for both property development and the environment.”

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost to attend the five-hour session is $10.

To register or for more information about the session, call the Mercer County Conservation District at 724-662-2242 or send email to: mercercd@verizon.net.