Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Features Chesapeake Bay, Act 54 Report Comments

The July 21 meeting of DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council features an evaluation of how Pennsylvania is meeting its Chesapeake Bay Watershed cleanup commitments and a discussion to finalize the Council’s comments on DEP’s Act 54 report on the impact of underground coal mining.

DEP Secretary John Quigley will provide Council with an update on agency activities in addition to the regular monthly written report from the Department.

DEP’s Bureau of Human Resources will also do a presentation on DEP’s workforce and succession planning.

For more information, visit DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council webpage.

NewsClips:

EPA Says PA Behind In Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

Lancaster Farm’s Future Depends On Nutrient Management

Stream Bank Restoration Projects Completed Along Loyalhanna Creek

Flatwater Challenge Promotes Susquehanna River Beauty

New Federal Rules To Protect Streams Near Coal Mines

Coal Mines Targeted In New Federal Stream Rules

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Further Reading:

Pennsylvania Has 530 Days To Meet 2017 Clean Water Milestones

DEP’s Quigley On PA Chesapeake Bay Cleanup: Clearly Not Enough

EPA: PA Substantially Off Track Meeting Chesapeake Bay Commitments

CBF: Milestone Assessment Finds PA Falling Short Of Its Water Cleanup Commitments

Rep. Everett: If We Don’t Meet Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Milestones, It Isn’t Pretty

Prepare For EPA Action If PA Does Not Meet 2017 Stream Cleanup Milestones

Analysis: Will PA Show Leadership On Water Cleanup Issues, Or Surrender To Feds?

EPA Notifies DEP It Will Act If PA Does Not Make Progress In Meeting Clean Water Goals

Analysis: PA Isn’t Cleanup Up Our Streams Quickly Enough To Meet Our Obligations

CBF: New EPA Report Examines State Oversight Of Agriculture Programs In PA

Historic Court Win For Clean Water In Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Now Get It Done

12 Maryland Legislators Urge EPA To Force PA to Meet Clean Water Commitments


7/20/2015

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