The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 14 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Total Maximum Daily Load Water Quality Plan for Buffalo Creek in Perry County.  (PA Bulletin, page 8192)

Stream segments have been listed as impaired due to excessive siltation in the watershed.

Click Here for a copy of the proposed TMDL.

Comments are due January 13.  Questions should be directed to Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov or calling him at 717-772-5670.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more details.  (PA Bulletin, page 8192)

Visit DEP’s PRP/TMDL Plans webpage to learn more about this program.

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[Posted: December 13, 2024]

12/16/2024