The April edition of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee featuring articles on--

-- April Marks Birthday Of The Father Of Pennsylvania Forestry - Dr. Joseph Rothrock

-- April 28 Is National Arbor Day

-- Economic, Health Benefits Of Biking In Minnesota

-- Antibiotics Increase Honeybee Susceptibility To Fatal Illness

-- Wildfire Ignition Trends: Humans Versus Lightning

-- Jet-Biofuel Mix Results In Cleaner Air Travel

-- Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

Environmental Issues Forum

The next Environmental Issues Forum is scheduled for May 22 and will feature a presentation on Pennsylvania’s pollinator population and emerging threats to agriculture and beekeeping.

The Forum will be held in Room 8E-A East Wing of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg starting at Noon.

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

For more information, visit the Joint Conservation Committee website, Like them on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter.

(Photo: Dr. Joseph Rothrock at Pulpit Rock, Michael State Forest, Franklin County.)

[Posted: April 21, 2017

4/24/2017