Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair) talks about legislation he sponsored to provide tax credits to farmers to install best management practices to reduce nutrients and sediments going into our rivers and streams.

The bill is House Bill 2878, the Resource Enhancement & Protection Act (REAP), that has also been sponsored by Rep. Hershey (R-Chester) and Rep. Daley (D-Washington).

To contact Rep. Stern, send email to: jstern@pahousegop.com .

This bipartisan initiative was also introduced as Senate Bill 1286 by Sen. Wenger (R-Lancaster), Sen. Waugh (R-York), Sen. O'Pake (D-Berks).

Video Blog: Rep. Stern Talks About REAP

Links: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Information Page on REAP

Issue NoteBook: Resource Enhancement & Protection Tax Credit Proposal

12/8/2006