We have reached the true “dog days” of summer in Harrisburg. The Capitol is almost empty. Fortunately, lots of good work is going on in the “real world” out there where you live!

Contents - On the Hill

· Quiet on the Hill this week

In Other News

· Registration Information Now Available for 2004 Watershed Conference

· Ohio River Watershed Celebration Features Educational Tour of River, and Fun!

· $5 million Announced for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

· PennAg Industries – DEP Sign Memorandum of Understanding

· Grant Applications Due to Coastal Zone Program October 25

· Fish Commission Seeking Comment on Designation Changes to 5 Waterways

· Commonwealth Invests in Sustainable Lodging Project in Venango County

· Sustainable Buildings Council Seeks Nominees for Best Practices, Aug. 31 Deadline

· New Report Says Building Green Doesn’t Add Significantly to Cost

· Northampton Community College Electrotechnology Center Solutions Hailed

· EPA Evaluates Impacts of Diesel Emissions in Philadelphia

· Philadelphia High School Benefits from EPA Urban Initiative Grant

· Back to School with Clean Air

· Conservationists Rally for Kiwanis Lake Wading Birds

· Take Advantage of “Elk-citing” Wildlife Opportunity in September

· DEP Launches Toll-Free Number to Report Environmental Problems

· Nominations Invited for Abele Conservation Heritage Award

· State Museum Presents J. Horace McFarland Exhibit in Harrisburg

Taking Positive Actions

· What Are You Doing for Pollution Prevention Week?

Watershed NewsClips

Regulations

· Agriculture Adopts Final Contaminated Soil Rule

· EQB Approves Water Quality Rule with Changes, Other Agenda Items

· Public Meetings on Changes to Nutrient Management Rules Announced

Technical Guidance & Permits

· Revised Stormwater NPDES Notice of Intent Available

8/20/2004