Sen. Waugh (R-York), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, announced the Committee will hold an informational meeting on conservation districts and Senate Bill 1286 (Wenger R-Lancaster, Waugh R-York, O’Pake D-Berks), the conservation tax credit legislation.

The hearing will be held August 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Manchester Township Building in York.

The Pennsylvania Resource Enhancement and Protection Tax Credit Program will provide tax credits for private investment in the implementations of a variety of proven and cost-effective best management practices, including improvements to barnyards, pastures and riparian corridors, development and implementation of nutrient management plans, remediation of legacy sediments and other approved practices.

A companion bill has been introduced in the House as House Bill 2878 (Stern R-Blair, Hershey-R-Chester, Daley D-Washington).

8/25/2006