Environmental Protection Deputy Secretary for Water Management Cathleen Curran Myers and Delaware Regional Water Resources Committee Chairperson Carol Collier today invited citizens living in the Delaware River Basin to attend a public meeting and hearing on water resources management and planning under Act 220 of 2002.
A general information session including registration, displays and regional water resource maps will be available prior to the meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12 in College Hall at the Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. The public meeting will be held at 6 p.m., and the public hearing will follow at 8 p.m.
The Delaware Regional Water Resources Committee is seeking comments on water resources management and planning within the Delaware River Basin. In addition, comments are invited on the draft regional water resource priorities developed by the committee.
At the May 12 public meeting, Collier will provide background on the Water Resources Act (Act 220 of 2002) as well as highlight key priorities defined by the regional committee. The meeting will include time for public questions on the process of developing the State Water Plan, including the draft water resources priorities.
During the public hearing, DEP will take oral testimony on water resources management and planning in the region. DEP also will accept written comments until June 30.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection