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Top DEP Stories
WJET-TV: Legal battle continues between Erie Coke and DEP https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/legal-battle-continues-between-erie-coke-and-dep/
WICU-TV: Erie Coke Expert Witness Testifies About Cancer Risk Near Plant https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40773697/erie-coke-expert-witness-testifies-about-cancer-risk- near-plant
Erie-Times News: Erie Coke, DEP spar over health risks https://www.goerie.com/news/20190710/erie-coke-dep-spar-over-health-risks
WJET-TV: Erie Coke hearing continues through second day of proceedings https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/erie-coke-hearing-continues/
Erie-Times News: Erie Coke CEO addresses violations at hearing https://www.goerie.com/news/20190711/erie-coke-ceo-addresses-violations-at-hearing
WICU-TV: Erie Coke CEO Tells Judge His Employees Average $17 an Hour https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40778494/erie-coke-ceo-tells-judge-his-employees-average- dollar17-an-hour
Clearfield Progress-News: Mo Valley High School receives Environmental Education grant http://www.theprogressnews.com/news/environment/movalley-high-school-receives-environmental- education-grant/article 5de15167-3121-5c2b-86d6-eba56e81a015.html
Mentions
Sunbury Daily Item: 2019 on pace to be among wettest on record https://www.dailyitem.com/news/on-pace-to-be-among-wettest-on-record/article acd57ede-c733- 5c67-8ba1-ed8eb152c9b4.html
Centre Daily Times: Boil water advisory issued in Woodward is expected to last at least 4 days https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/article232568742.html
Air
Tribune-Review: Letter to the editor: We need clean air in Pittsburgh https://triblive.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-we-need-clean-air-in-pittsburgh/
Conservation & Recreation
Citizen’s Voice: Pedri hopes riverfront park will get more use https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/pedri-hopes-riverfront-park-will-get-more-use-1.2507296
Times Observer: State grant assists in development of Parks & Rec plan http://www.timesobserver.com/news/local-news/2019/07/state-grant-assists-in-development-of- parks-rec-plan/
Times Observer: Heart’s Content hike planned for July 26 http://www.timesobserver.com/news/local-news/2019/07/hearts-content-hike-planned-for-july-26/
Milton Standard-Journal: Bee crisis getting worse http://www.standard-journal.com/news/article 7c7846a4-a486-11e9-bd80-ef4957218f2e.html
Clearfield Progress-News: Clearfield County Conservation District announces day camp schedule http://www.theprogressnews.com/news/local/clearfield-county-conservation-district-announces-day- camp-schedule/article 72120790-2770-5d79-948f-b0b313ae04ec.html
Pittsburgh City Paper: Allegheny Land Trust wants to transform a former country club into community space https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/allegheny-land-trust-wants-to-transform-a-former-country- club-into-community-space/Content?oid=15393537
Energy
Republican Herald: Tamaqua Area school board to vote on solar panel project next week https://www.republicanherald.com/news/tamaqua-area-school-board-to-vote-on-solar-panel-project- next-week-1.2507421
Morning Call: Your View: Why the nation’s power grid needs a makeover https://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-opi-america-power-grid-future-20190711- a5jq5ktjzfdt5lmh7lsrglkxeu-story.html
Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields
Corry Journal: CASD still not on board with land bank agreement http://www.thecorryjournal.com/news/article 35f22d72-a3ef-11e9-a671-17bee2571f04.html
Shamokin News Item: Blight battle continues in Coal Twp. https://www.newsitem.com/news/local/blight-battle-continues-in-coal-township/article 131209d2- b552-55ee-87b0-9038597502b2.html
Mining
Standard Speaker: DEP moves forward with Quakake Tunnel acid mine water cleanup project https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/dep-moves-forward-with-quakake-tunnel-acid-mine-water- cleanup-project-1.2507320
Shamokin News Item: Bucknell grad from Coal Twp. to use Fulbright to study coal towns in Argentina https://www.newsitem.com/news/local/bucknell-grad-to-use-fulbright-to-teach-english-study- coal/article 78687bfd-9815-5242-af85-efda5545c7f3.html
Oil and Gas
Lancaster Newspapers: Judge in pipeline case offers some useful advice about how we should choose our lawmakers [editorial] https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/judge-in-pipeline-case-offers-some-useful-advice-about- how/article bfbe09d2-a36c-11e9-b08c-5fce4c73ac80.html
Observer-Reporter: Shale gas opportunities energize the future of our region https://observer-reporter.com/business/shale-gas-opportunities-energize-the-future-of-our- region/article 8e78e79e-a33e-11e9-b86c-f3949badf8f2.html
Beaver County Times: Beaver County, municipalities see more money in banner year for impact fee https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190711/beaver-county-municipalities-see-more-money-in- banner-year-for-impact-fee
Tribune-Review: Western Pa. pipeline battle over fuel delivery continues with regulators https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/western-pa-pipeline-battle-over-fuel-delivery-continues-with- regulators/
Vector Management
Lancaster Newspapers: Follow prevention tips to reduce risk of Lyme disease https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/follow-prevention-tips-to-reduce-risk-of-lyme-disease- opinion/article a4f414fa-a418-11e9-bd82-dbc618913143.html
Bradfora Era: Eldred to be sprayed for mosquitoes http://www.bradfordera.com/news/local/eldred-to-be-sprayed-for-mosquitoes/article 55928020-a3fa- 5989-bab4-8589e71c1619.html
Waste
Altoona Mirror: Household hazardous waste collected http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/07/household-hazardous-waste-collected/
Altoona Mirror: Pa. delays restrictions on plastic http://www.altoonamirror.com/opinion/editorials/2019/07/pa-delays-restrictions-on-plastic/
Westfield Free Press-Courier: Lawrence Twp. to ask for proof of residency at fall clean-up http://www.tiogapublishing.com/free press courier/news/lawrence-twp-to-ask-for-proof-of-residency- at-fall/article 88fd3abe-4a9d-504b-8bbb-dcdcc8763939.html
Observer-Reporter: Household chemical collection scheduled https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/household-chemical-collection- scheduled/article 0582afb0-a3d9-11e9-a4ec-e7c78597787a.html
Water
Pennlive: How your diet contributes to nutrient pollution and dead zones in lakes and bays https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/07/how-your-diet-contributes-to-nutrient-pollution-and- dead-zones-in-lakes-and-bays-opinion.html
Reading Eagle: Pregnant mother and her son, 9, drowned in Manatawny Creek floodwaters https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/pregnant-mother-and-son-killed-in-manatawny-creek- floodwaters
WGAL: Pregnant woman, 8-year-old son killed in Douglass Township, Berks County, flooding https://www.wgal.com/article/pregnant-woman-8-year-old-son-killed-in-douglass-township-berks- county-flooding-douglass-township/28374637
Reading Eagle: Flooding closes roadways in Montgomery County https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/flooding-closes-roadways-in-montgomery-county
Carlisle Sentinel: Expect another huge blob of algae on Lake Erie this summer https://cumberlink.com/news/state-and-regional/expect-another-huge-blob-of-algae-on-lake-erie- this/article 88d8f31a-ab72-5169-b06d-dcf856515a01.html
CBS21: Heavy rains bring flash floods, sinkholes to western Pennsylvania https://local21news.com/news/local/heavy-rains-brings-flash-floods-sinkholes-to-western-pennsylvania
Pennlive: Pittsburgh hit by torrential rain, causing flooding and landslides https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/07/pittsburgh-hit-by-torrential-rain-causing-flooding-and- landslides.html
WITF: Child, pregnant mom found dead in car amid flood in Berks County https://www.witf.org/news/2019/07/child-pregnant-mom-found-dead-in-car-amid-flood-in-berks- county.php
CBS3 Philly: Flash Flooding Engulfs Cars, Overwhelms Businesses In Montgomery County https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/07/11/flash-floods-pottstown-montgomery-county/
Philadelphia Inquirer: A new round of downpours for the region, and Barry may be a factor. https://www.inquirer.com/weather/weather-hurricane-barry-floods-philadelphia-weather- 20190711.html
Philadelphia Inquirer: Widespread flooding as heavy rains sweep through Philly region https://www.inquirer.com/news/flood-rain-montgomery-weather-emergency-20190711.html
The Corry Journal: Water valve replacement http://www.thecorryjournal.com/news/article ee0590cc-a33e-11e9-8dd4-b3d9b8b9ff3f.html
Erie-Times: Major algae bloom expected on Lake Erie https://www.goerie.com/news/20190711/major-algae-bloom-expected-on-lake-erie
WICU-TV: Algae Found in Lake Near Erie Tests Positive for Toxin, Not a Health Threat https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40778014/algae-found-in-lake-near-erie-tests-positive-for-toxin- not-a-health-threat
WICU-TV: Locals, Erie Water Works, Weigh In on Suspected Toxic Algae Discovery https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40779966/locals-erie-water-works-weigh-in-on-suspected-toxic- algae-discovery
WICU-TV: Beach, Dog Swimming Advisories Issued https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/40779291/beach-dog-swimming-advisories-issued
Erie Times News: Dog swimming advisories posted at 7 Erie County sites https://www.goerie.com/news/20190712/dog-swimming-advisories-posted-at-7-erie-county-sites
Butler Eagle: Mayor called for action on flooding http://www.butlereagle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20190712/NEWS01/707129889/-1/news
Butler Eagle: Officials walk creek to see flood path http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20190711/NEWS01/707119866/-1/news
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Stormwater fee administration is a “nightmare” http://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2019/07/stormwater-fee-administration-is-a-nightmare/
Lock Haven Express: Army Corps begins Bush Dam master plan revision process http://www.lockhaven.com/news/local-news/2019/07/army-corps-begins-bush-dam-master-plan- revision-process/
Gant Daily: Army Corps to begin Curwensville Lake Master Plan revision process https://gantdaily.com/2019/07/12/army-corps-to-begin-curwensville-lake-master-plan-revision- process/
Clearfield Progress-News: Army Corps to begin Curwensville Lake master plan revision process http://www.theprogressnews.com/progress news/army-corps-to-begin-curwensville-lake-master-plan- revision-process/article 40060733-a290-598e-9989-c92de71a8986.html
Clearfield Progress-News: Burnside to charge church campground for water leak costs http://www.theprogressnews.com/news/burnside-to-charge-church-campground-for-water-leak- costs/article 7527b327-72c8-5ae9-abbb-da18a02be705.html
Westfield Free Press-Courier: Lawrenceville gets free assistance on water, sewer http://www.tiogapublishing.com/free press courier/news/lawrence-twp-to-ask-for-proof-of-residency- at-fall/article 88fd3abe-4a9d-504b-8bbb-dcdcc8763939.html
Beaver County Times: Marion Township officials still unhappy with condition of park https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190711/marion-township-officials-still-unhappy-with-condition- of-park
The Almanac: School News: Week of July 14 https://thealmanac.net/news/school-news-week-of-july/article 3003993c-a354-11e9-b926- 3795bbf4e063.html
WTAE: TIMELAPSE: Debris from heavy rain moves through rivers, boaters advised to be cautious https://www.wtae.com/article/timelapse-debris-from-heavy-rain-moves-through-rivers-boaters- advised-to-be-cautious/28370527
WTAE: Flooding in North Hills after heavy rain https://www.wtae.com/article/watch-flooding-sinkhole-in-north-hills-mcknight-road/28365322
KDKA: Storms Cause Road Closures In Pitcairn And Monroeville https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/07/11/monroeville-wall-avenue-flooding/
KDKA: Cleanup Efforts Beginning In Pittsburgh Region Following Storms https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/07/11/storm-cleanup-pittsburgh-washington/
WTAE: Large sinkhole opens up outside KinderCare in North Huntingdon Township https://www.wtae.com/article/large-sinkhole-opens-up-outside-kindercare-in-north-huntingdon- township/28365833
WPXI: Heavy rain causes major flooding across southwestern Pennsylvania https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/pittsburgh-flooding-heavy-rain-causes-major-flooding-across- southwestern-pennsylvania/966119991
WPXI: LIVE UPDATES: Many roads still impacted by flooding in the Pittsburgh region https://www.wpxi.com/weather/pittsburgh-weather-live-updates-many-roads-still-impacted-by- flooding-in-the-pittsburgh-region/964587212
WJAC: Somerset County Township declares disaster after flooding https://wjactv.com/news/local/somerset-county-township-declares-disaster-after-flooding
WJAC: Heavy rains bring flash floods, sinkholes to western Pennsylvania https://wjactv.com/news/local/heavy-rains-brings-flash-floods-sinkholes-to-western-pennsylvania
Beaver County Times: Heavy rains cause flooding, landslides https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190711/heavy-rains-cause-flooding-landslides
AP News: Torrential rain brings floods, landslides around Pittsburgh https://apnews.com/b0ac559309064d85975769c02061d0e0
Tribune-Review: Westmoreland sees flooding, damage during torrential rain https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-sees-flooding-damage-during-torrential-rain/
Tribune-Review: Flooding recedes in Westmoreland Co.; roads reopened https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/flooding-recedes-in-westmoreland-roads-reopened/
Tribune-Review: Torrential rain leads to widespread flooding across Western Pa. https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-allegheny-county-as- heavy-rains-inundate-region/
Tribune-Review: Several areas of North Hills hit hard by flash flooding https://triblive.com/local/north-hills/several-areas-of-north-hills-hit-hard-by-flash-flooding/
Tribune-Review: Storms force closure of Penn Hills Park https://triblive.com/local/penn-hills/storms-force-closure-of-penn-hills-park/
Post-Gazette: When it rains it pours, and Millvale has seen it all before https://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2019/07/11/Millvale-flooding-rain-storms-Girtys-Run-2019- floodwaters-recovery/stories/201907110119
Post-Gazette: Rainfall pushes region toward another record-setting year of precipitation https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/07/11/TRAFFIC-Route-65-closed-due-to- flooding-pittsburgh-weather/stories/201907110075
Daily American: Somerset Township residents tire of flooding https://www.dailyamerican.com/news/local/somerset/somerset-township-residents-tire-of- flooding/article 649e3161-6f76-5ac7-85b6-ba623e0d9712.html
Daily American: With roads in ruins, Summit Township seeks state aid https://www.dailyamerican.com/news/local/somerset/with-roads-in-ruins-summit-township-seeks- state-aid/article 1b553b46-a384-11e9-9c6d-2741c1a31b40.html
Miscellaneous
Pennlive: Pa. man admits falsely claiming to be accredited provider of EPA certification courses https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/07/pa-man-admits-falsely-claiming-to-be-accredited-provider- of-epa-certification-courses.html
Pennlive: Don’t overdo the fertilizer and summer flower care https://www.pennlive.com/gardening/2019/07/dont-overdo-the-fertilizer-and-summer-flower-care- this-weekend-in-the-garden.html
The Corry Journal: Union City Area School Board authorizes $8.5M bond to finance renovation project http://www.thecorryjournal.com/news/article d6610fdc-a311-11e9-933e-53b738a2a210.html
Observer-Reporter: PUC mulls new measures for problem Centerville rail crossing https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/puc-mulls-new-measures-for-problem-centerville-rail- crossing/article 51517da8-a317-11e9-a097-433709a83d2c.html
Post-Gazette: Should companies pay to pollute? https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2019/07/12/Should-companies-pay-to- pollute/stories/201907110032