Planning a fall foliage roadtrip? Check out Pennsylvania's www.FallinPA.com , it's one of the nation's most complete fall foliage websites with roadtrip itineraries, live interactive webcams and features to help plan a getaway.

Weekly fall foliage reports will be added to the site in early September to provide visitors with updates on peak viewing times.

Known for its stunning fall landscapes and three distinct foliage zones, Pennsylvania offers one of the longest windows of opportunity to view fall foliage in the Northeast, leaving more time to take a roadtrip across the state and watch the leaves change. Each foliage zone is highlighted on the site with several customized itineraries covering a variety of interests.

Fall is also an opportune time to check out one of Pennsylvania's unique fall festivals, like the 42nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival in Arendtsville (just 20 minutes from Gettysburg) October 7, 8, 14 and 15. The festival features apple products, live country music, arts and crafts, antique autos, steam engines, orchard tours and plenty of food.

For more information about fall in Pennsylvania, including all of its fairs and festivals, go to www.VisitPA.com or call 800-VISITPA.

Session Schedule

The Senate and House return to session October 3. After next week, the Senate and House do not return to session until October 16. (The break is for Columbus Day, and campaigning.)

On the Hill

· On the Senate/House Agenda

· Senate Committee Approves Recycling Fee Extension Two Years Early

· Senate Passes Healthy Farms, Healthy Schools Bill

· House Committee to Consider Climate Change, Covenant, Nuclear Plant Fees

· Senate Committee to Consider Bill to Increase Water Pollution Penalties

· Environmental Synopsis Features E-Cycling, Ethanol, Vehicle Fuel Economy

Other News

· Over 100 Attend Upper Susquehanna River Conference at Bucknell

· $5 Million in Chesapeake Bay Targeted Watershed Grants Now Available

· PA Conservation Corps Grants Available From Labor & Industry

· Guidelines Published for Nominating, Designating Critical Water Planning Areas

· DEP Requests Comments on Proposed TMDLs in 5 Counties

· Pittsburgh Voyager Now RiverQuest, New Flagship On the Way

· Westmoreland County Conservation District Plants First Green Roof

· Park the Plow Program No-Till Program Taking Applications in Central PA

· Sustainable Agriculture Grants Now Available, Apply in November, December

· Nutrient Management Update Meeting Offered to Dauphin County Farmers

· National 4-H Youth Action Grant Applications Due October 20

· PA Center for Environmental Education at National Children & Nature Conference

· $11.7 Million in Recreation and Conservation Projects Funded by DCNR

· PPL Signs Agreement to Purchase Additional Wind Power

· PUC Seeks Recommendations on Increasing Energy Efficiency, Conservation

· Clients of SBDC Environmental Assistance Program Win Energy Awards

· DOE Conducts Industrial Energy Assessment in Pennsylvania

· Penn State Environmental Sustainability Curriculum Receives NSF Grant

· EPA Will Recognize Community Development Improvements for Older Adults

· Grants Now Available for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects

· Abington Eco Art Fest Set for October 15 in Jenkintown

· National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebrates Sportsmen and Sportswomen

· Help Wanted: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, Western PA Conservancy

See & Hear

· Congressional Action on Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds Urged

· Alternative Practices for Highway Stormwater Management Webcasts

· Pennsylvania Capitol Turns 100, See Special Online Tour

Follow A Leader

· Skyline Pittsburgh-Exhibit Place Wins Award for Energy Efficiency, So Can You!

Opinion

· House Bill 2878 – Resource Enhancement and Protection Act, By, Rep. Jerry Stern, Before the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, September 19, 2006

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

9/29/2006