| Speakers back proposal to cut back Mercury Emissions in Pa. Carroll Citizens Speak out on Mercury Pollution read it Here Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter |
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| Pa. Forest Coalition The Pennsylvania Forest Coalition is a unique alliance of hunters, hikers, anglers, landowners, wildlife-watchers, paddlers, bikers, churches and conservation groups who are united in our concern for the stewardship of our public lands. Our mission is to link the groups together via timely e-mailings on important environmental issues. |
| Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna are dedicated to improving the ecological health of the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. Current and future citizens of the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed deserve high water quality, wise and sustainable use of all aquatic resources, and preservation of aesthetic value of our waterways. |
| WASHINGTON (June 29, 2006) - Agreeing with conservation groups, a federal court today ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must set standards to control stormwater pollution from strip malls, subdivisions and other new development. Click here for a copy of the decision. |
| Franklin TWP ASH This substance poses a threat to our environment and to public health. There needs to be more investigation on impacts and protections must be put into place. The lack of long term testing of this AggRite worries many environmental groups. More on Incinerator ASH Click here |
| Save The Bay - Team Mud Busters Are you concerned that runoff of muddy, sediment-filled rainwater from construction sites is damaging your local waterways? So is CBF. Help us take the first steps towards correcting the situation by volunteering to monitor building sites in your neighborhood and report any runoff problems you see. As a member of CBF's Team Mud Busters, you’ll provide valuable on-the-ground information that will help to address one of the biggest threats to water quality in the Chesapeake Bay region. |
| Court Rules EPA Violated the Law by Evading Required Power Plant Mercury Reductions Washington, D.C. — A federal appeals court ruled that a rulemaking by the Environmental Protection Agency violates the Clean Air Act by evading mandatory cuts in toxic mercury pollution from coal- and oil-fired power plants violates the law. The decision invalidates the agency’s so-called “Clean Air Mercury Rule,” which would have allowed dangerously high levels of mercury pollution to persist under a weak cap-and-trade program that would not have taken full effect until well beyond 2020. READ ARTICLE HERE |
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| CBF RELEASES ANNUAL CHESAPEAKE BAD WATERS REPORT. Download the report. |
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| York County Aggrite - ASH - American Ash Recycling Department of Environmental Protection Denies York County ASH Recycling Permit American Ash Recycling Product Failed to Meet Beneficial Use Standards; Faced Numerous Complaint Issues Under General Permit View Press Release Here AggRite worries many environmental groups. More on CCSG's ASH Page |
| 50,000 tons Of AGGRITE in Franklin Township FOR SALE Picture Page of local ASH site in Franklin Township |
Please RECYCLE
American Ash Recycling received a permit to process ash, but they
can no longer spread it around Pennsylvania!!! We have effectively
kept 2 million tons of toxin-laden incinerator ash from entering our
environment! Thanks to everyone that helped in this effort.
can no longer spread it around Pennsylvania!!! We have effectively
kept 2 million tons of toxin-laden incinerator ash from entering our
environment! Thanks to everyone that helped in this effort.
| Great PA Cleanup: Find out how you can participate in April's Great PA Cleanup and learn about year-round activities. Local Sponsor: Eco-Citizens Corps of Carroll Twp Herb Bomberger, 432-4228 E-mail: hlmrbomberger@aol.com When you walk in your neighborhood or simply travel to your mailbox, please take the time to remove anything that God or your neighbor didn't place there on purpose. Every litter bit helps! Thank You for being a Great Citizen. |
| Federal guidelines for Proper disposing of Prescription Drugs Flush prescription drugs down the toilet only if the label or accompanying patient information specifically instructs doing so View Federal Guidelines --->click Smart |
| US EPA Basic Information Pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Flushing of prescription drugs down toilet could end up in your well ! |
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| Invasive Species Web Site Launched March 31, 2008 In the interest of cross-programmatic collaboration, a Service-wide invasive species Web site has been created. The Web site provides information on FWS programs involved in invasive species type work, partnerships and grants, relevant laws and regulations, as well as news and resources. Click to visit website Invasive Exotic Plants In Pennsylvania List The primary purpose of this list is to identify those plants that are invasive and cause damage to native plant communities. The intention is to foster early detection so that land managers can implement management actions to prevent exotics from becoming established. It is also intended to educate land managers and the public in an effort to eliminate the use of invasives in landscaping, restoration and enhancement projects. |
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| Carroll Citizens for Sensible Growth Northern York County, Pennsylvania |