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

-- Proposals For Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Facilities (photo)

-- The Benefits Of Just Walking

-- Strategy To Improve Water Quality In The Mississippi River Off To Slow Start

-- Scientists Aim To Harness Energy From Algae

-- Climate Change, Hotter Temps Could Affect Airplane Takeoffs

-- Addressing Barriers To Pennsylvania Green Energy Markets

Next Environmental Issues Forum

The next Environmental Issues Forum will be held on October 16 to hear a presentation from DCNR on its new Penn’s Parks For all - Planning For The State Parks Of Tomorrow initiative.

It will be held in Room 8E-A East Wing of the Capitol starting at noon.

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

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