The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled this week to consider a potential solution to funding the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program.

Senate Bill 149 (M.White-R-Venango) would reinstate the earmark of a portion of the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax for the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund.

Checkout the growing list of newspapers and members of the Senate and House from around the state who have encouraged a YES vote on the Growing Greener ballot question.

And see how groups around the state are celebrating Watershed Awareness Month with festivals, training opportunities and more.

Session Schedule

The House and Senate return to voting session May 9 and then break until June 6.

Budget Clock Ticking

• 16 voting days are scheduled through the June 30 budget deadline in the House

• 17 voting days in the Senate

Contents – On the Hill

· On the Senate, House Agenda

· Bill Action in the Senate and House

Growing Greener Bond Issue Question May 17

· Bipartisan House, Senate Members Urge Vote YES for the Environment

· Environmental Secretaries for 4 Governors Endorse Growing Greener Question

· Fish & Boat Commission Release Letter Supporting Growing Greener

· PA Resources Council - Vote Yes on May 17th for a Greener Future

· Events Highlight Growing Greener Ballot Question

Other News

· Coldwater Heritage Partnership Announces 2005 Grant Awards

· Mingo Creek, Buffalo Creek Celebrate Watershed Awareness Month

· America Celebrates Wetlands Month

· Watershed Stewardship Toolbox Workshop June 7

· Online ''Growth and Water Resources'' Training Module Available

· Chesapeake Bay and NPS Source Pollution Prevention Educational Grants Due

· Better Stormwater Management Through Site Design Workshop – June 15, 16

· Chesapeake Watershed Voluntary Environmental Programs Conference

· PUC Celebrates National Drinking Water Week with New Education Program

· Applications Due July 22 for Next Round of Energy Harvest Grant Program

· Applications Due Sept. 30 for Recycling Performance Grants

· Schools Recognized for Protecting Schuylkill River

· Erie Teacher Receives Carnegie Award for “SCUBA Do’s” Project

· Nominating PA Educators for National Environmental Ed Awards

· PA Center for Environmental Ed May Newsletter Available

· Free Ozone Alerts Available from Regional Air Quality Partnerships

· Certified Emission Reduction Credits Registry Updated

· National Clean Diesel Campaign Announces Grant Opportunities

· EPA Offers Smart Growth Implementation Assistance

· Harrisburg Falcon Eggs Hatch In Time for Mother’s Day

Taking Positive Action

· What’s the Value of Volunteer Time, More Than You Think!

Opinion

· The Susquehanna: A River Under Stress -- But Not The Nation's Most Endangered By Paul O. Swartz, Executive Director, Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

5/6/2005