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Session Schedule

The Senate returns to session on September 19.

The House returns on September 26.

Contents – On the Hill

· Portion of State Forest Named for the Late Rep. Russell P. Letterman

Other News

· Amount of Out-of State Waste Disposed in PA Decreases, In-State Up

· State Reports First Positive Human Case of West Nile Virus

· Source Water Protection Workshops to be Held July 26, 27 & 28

· EPA Sponsoring Watershed Funding Workshop on August 3

· Natural Stream Channel Design Guidelines Available from Keystone Stream Team

· Fish & Boat Commission Announces Boating Facilities Grants, Calls for Projects

· Scholarships Available for 2005 National Conference on Urban Ecosystems

· New Environmental Research Fellowship Opportunities Available from EPA

· USDA Loan Funds for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Available

· HBG Regional Economic Dev. Group Sponsors Renewable Energy Conference

· Nominations Sought for EPA Clean Air Excellence Awards Program

· Brownfields, Environmental Cleanup Projects Funded by CFA

· Partners Providing 'Better Models' Book to Inspire Ideas for Livable Communities

· Southwestern PA is a Finalist in Rural Heritage Development Program

· Somerset County Recognizes Flight 93 Memorial Design Project

· Final Aerial Deer Survey Results Help DCNR Chart Forest Regeneration Efforts

· Comments Invited on South Fork Beech Creek TMDL

· Fish & Boat Commission Elects New Officers

· SRBC Seeks Contractor to Assess Deer Creek Watershed

Taking Positive Action

· Worms Help Granville Twp. Turn Biosolids into Exceptional Quality Compost

Environmental History

· Quecreek Mine Rescue Anniversary Focuses on Preserving History

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

7/22/2005