The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational meeting May 2 on the status of State Water Resources Planning.

Scheduled to testify are: John Hines, Department of Environmental Protection, who will give an over view of Statewide Water Planning under Act 220; Carol Collier, Delaware River Basin Commission and Tom Beauduy, Susquehanna River Basin Commission who will provide a river basin and regional perspective; and Mark Gutshall, LandStudies, Inc., who will outline how information developed through the planning process can be used locally to protect water resources.

Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Delaware) is Majority Chair of the Committee and Rep. Bud George (D-Clearfield) is Minority Chair of the Committee.

4/28/2006