Pennsylvania Adopts Historic Great Lakes Compact Legislation
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The General Assembly this week gave final approval to House Bill 1705, legislation that will ratify the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. The bill now goes to Gov. Rendell for his consideration. House Bill 1705 was sponsored by Representatives Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), John Hornaman (D-Erie), Rep. Florindo Fabrizio (D-Erie) and many others in the House, and supported in the Senate by Senators Jane Earll (R-Erie) and Mary Jo White (R-Venango) who represent all of the Lake Erie Watershed. “This is a historic moment for The Great Lakes Compact will establish the first comprehensive water management and protection program for 20 percent of the world’s supply of fresh water. The Great Lakes Compact was finalized in late 2005 after years of effort, receiving support from both PEC helped develop and support the legislation by working directly with representatives of the City and “ NewsClips: PA Approves Great Lakes Compact PA On Course to OK Pact to Protect Great Lakes Great Lakes Compact Passes PA, Prepares to Head to Congress |
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7/4/2008 |
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