The April issue of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee.

This month’s issue features articles on the economic impact of the waste industry in the state, background on the Keystone XL pipeline, report on job loss from proposed fracking ban, best management practices at construction sites and more.

Upcoming Events

The Joint Committee has two events scheduled in May--

-- May 5-- Environmental Issues Forum on the TreeVitalize Program.  Room 8E-B East Wing Main Capitol. Noon.

-- May 7-- Public hearing on the status of Pennsylvania’s Waste Tire Program.  Room 8E-B East Wing, Main Capitol.  9:00.

Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Committee.

For more information visit the Joint Conservation Committee website.

4/28/2014