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Top DEP Stories
Pittsburgh Business Times: Marcellus wells in Pennsylvania most productive in U.S http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/morning-edition/2016/08/marcellus-wells-in- pennsylvania-most-productive.html
Mentions
Pocono Record: Tourists make a mess of Minisink Park and Brodhead Creek http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20160810/NEWS/160819974
Air
Washington Observer Reporter: Paying for Bad Air? http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160814/paying_for_bad_air
Press Sun Bulleting: FIRED UP: Pa. incinerator opponents urge action http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/2016/08/10/pa-incinerator-opponents-urge-action-against- project/88513234/
Conservation & Recreation
Allegheny Front: Putting the Spotlight on the Humble Moth http://www.alleghenyfront.org/putting-the-spotlight-on-the-humble-moth/
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Lily pads vex anglers at Deer Lakes Park http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10950326-74/lakes-lily-deer
Washington Observer Reporter: Wetlands expanding in Washington County http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160812/wetlands_expanding_in_washington_county
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh aims to beautify empty lots http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10928080-74/ura-lots-pittsburgh
Energy
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania’s future depends on clean power http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2016/08/14/Pennsylvania-s-future-depends-on-clean- power/stories/201608140076
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Op/Ed-Government pushes its improper role http://triblive.com/opinion/colinmcnickle/10874771-74/citizens-government-pay
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Count of clean energy jobs iffy http://blog.triblive.com/flowback/2016/08/10/count-of-clean-energy-jobs-iffy/
Lock Haven Express: Taking the wind out of Donald Trump’s so-called energy policy http://lockhaven.com/page/content.detail/id/591549/Taking-the-wind-out-of-Donald-Trump-s-so- called-energy-policy.html?nav=5004
Lancaster Newspapers: Power grid project in Lancaster city will cause temporary outages http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/power-grid-project-in-lancaster-city-will-cause-temporary- outages/article_a2267dd2-60cb-11e6-a85f-63cc626406cb.html
Lancaster Farming: Small Digesters Could Expand the Technology’s Use http://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming/energy/small-digesters-could-expand-the-technology-s- use/article_e329c3ef-4f3c-5158-8346-dc8ea13bcf69.html
Mining
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Coal lawsuit involving WV gubernatorial candidate delayed http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/companies/2016/08/12/Coal-lawsuit-involving-WV- gubernatorial-candidate-James-Justice-Jr-delayed-Xcoal/stories/201608120201
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Environmental groups appeal Consol mining permit in Greene County http://powersource.post-gazette.com/local/south/2016/08/13/Environmental-groups-appeal-Consol- mining-permit-in-Greene-County/stories/201608130073
Citizens Voice: There are mining jobs to be had in reclamation efforts http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/there-are-mining-jobs-to-be-had-in-reclamation-efforts-1.2076437
Oil and Gas
Allegheny Front: In the Rush to Build gas Pipelines-Are Wetlands Being Overlooked? http://www.alleghenyfront.org/in-the-rush-to-build-gas-pipelines-are-wetlands-being-overlooked/
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: EPA's science advisers challenge agency report on the safety of fracking http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/policy-powersource/2016/08/12/EPA-s-science- advisers-challenge-agency-report-on-the-safety-of-fracking/stories/201608120186
Beaver County Times: With Ambridge Reservoir in mind, Matzie says bill would ban fracking within 4,000 feet of dams or reservoirs http://www.timesonline.com/news/governmentandpolitics/with-ambridge-reservoir-in-mind-matzie- says-bill-would-ban/article_64b914da-60be-11e6-887a-832b79e7a5ee.html
Beaver County Times: Anti-fracking group says PA DEP encouraging fracking by approving natural gas power plants http://www.timesonline.com/news/governmentandpolitics/anti-fracking-group-says-pa-dep- encouraging-fracking-by-approving/article_96486086-60c9-11e6-b3d8-67cb7037bb06.html
Washington Observer Reporter: Spraggs man sues Halliburton over alleged age discrimination http://www.observer- reporter.com/20160812/spraggs_man_sues_halliburton_over_alleged_age_discrimination
Uniontown Herald Standard: Anti-fracking group calls on Wolf to limit drilling http://www.heraldstandard.com/news/local_news/anti-fracking-group-calls-on-wolf-to-limit- drilling/article_09e556fc-819c-506b-bf63-8d99ae52244a.html
StateImpact PA: Rendell: ‘I don’t apologize at all’ for fracking https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2016/08/12/rendell-i-dont-apologize-at-all-for- fracking/#more-41095
Mother Jones: The Government quietly just approved this enormous oil pipeline http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/08/new-american-mega-pipeline-youve-never-heard
Philadelphia Inquirer: Pa. township abandons fight to block shale-gas injection well http://www.philly.com/philly/business/energy/20160813_Pa__township_abandons_fight_to_block_sha le-gas_injection_well.html
Philadelphia Inquirer: Hearings set on controversial NJ gas pipeline through Burlington County http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20160815_Hearings_set_on_controversial_NJ_gas_pip eline_through_Burlington_County.html
Doylestown Intelligencer: Demonstrators gather at Upper Moreland Navy office to demand blood tests http://www.theintell.com/news/horsham-pfos/demonstrators-gather-at-upper-moreland-navy-office- to-demand-blood/article_3ffb8ce8-60c5-11e6-9fa7-f738787938ab.html
WITF/StateImpact: Rendell: ‘I don’t apologize at all’ for fracking https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2016/08/12/rendell-i-dont-apologize-at-all-for- fracking/?_ga=1.194310701.101862103.1457453460
WITF/StateImpact: EPA Science Advisory Board sharpens criticism of fracking report https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2016/08/11/epa-science-advisory-board-sharpens-criticism- of-fracking-report/?_ga=1.131922575.101862103.1457453460
Allied News: Permits, violations reported http://www.alliednews.com/news/permits-violations-reported/article_46c5d04c-0ec1-525e-af21- 9a97aba61111.html
The Courier Express: Highland Township overturns ordinance, making way for injection well http://www.thecourierexpress.com/news/local/highland-township-overturns-ordinance-making-way- for-injection-well/article_fac9d705-3eff-574f-a158-81e17973782e.html
New Castle News: Asthma latest fallout from fracking, study shows http://www.ncnewsonline.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/asthma-latest-fallout-from-fracking- study-shows/article_afd178b1-693e-5e0e-8917-2464eac41aed.html
Radiation Protection
Allegheny Front: Is the Natural Gas In Your Home Upping Your Radon Risk? http://www.alleghenyfront.org/is-the-natural-gas-in-your-home-upping-your-radon-risk/
Vector Management
Lancaster Newspapers: Mosquito spraying set for Monday in Lancaster city and Lancaster Township http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/mosquito-spraying-set-for-monday-in-lancaster-city-and- lancaster/article_c628f12a-60ac-11e6-b1ea-7b6b100bca6a.html
Reading Eagle: Lawmakers should be fighting Zika, not each other http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-lawmakers-should-be-fighting-zika-not-each-other
Morning Call: Zika scare prompts crackdown on mosquito repellent ads http://www.mcall.com/news/local/watchdog/mc-zika-protection-scams-watchdog-20160810- column.html
Water
Allegheny Front: What’s at the Bottom of Pittsburgh’s three Rivers http://www.alleghenyfront.org/whats-at-the-bottom-of-pittsburghs-three-rivers/
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Report flags Cheswick power plant for its lead discharges http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2016/08/11/Report-details-lead-discharge-from- Cheswick-s-coal-fired-power-plant/stories/201608110192
Altoona Mirror: Group: Decision needed on Chest Creek dam http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/642653/Group--Decision-needed-on-Chest- Creek-dam.html?nav=742
Altoona Mirror: City of Altoona joins MS4 council of governments http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/642627/City-of-Altoona-joins-MS4-council-of- governments.html?nav=742
The Corry Journal: Stormwater separation project continues http://www.thecorryjournal.com/news/article_4900118a-60be-11e6-bd8b- 57f29fce13c0.html?_dc=339326504293.07666
The Courier Express: DEP to fund $3M Stinky Run flood control project http://www.thecourierexpress.com/news/local/dep-to-fund-m-stinky-run-flood-control- project/article_faed00b3-2ede-5f16-9692-1a77707418f2.html
CBS Philly: People Demand Navy Provide Blood Screenings For Those Living In Contaminated Water Zone In Montco http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/video/3447277-people-demand-navy-provide-blood-screenings-for- those-living-in-contaminated-water-zone-in-montco/
Times News: Eldred Township Wants Nestle wells sealed http://www.tnonline.com/2016/aug/11/eldred-township-wants-nestle-wells-sealed
Pocono Record: Nestlé to close all but two Eldred Township wells http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20160811/NEWS/160819942
Miscellaneous
Washington Observer Reporter: Employees collaborate on workspace design at new ‘green’ building in South Fayette http://www.observer- reporter.com/20160812/employees_collaborate_on_workspace_design_at_new_x2018greenx2019_bui lding_in_south_fayett
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Grow Pennsylvania? Start with a hard look at regulations http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/665812/Grow-Pennsylvania--Start-with-a-hard-- look-at-regulations.html?nav=5004
Hanover Evening Sun: Ammonia leak caused by high temperatures http://www.eveningsun.com/story/news/2016/08/14/ammonia-leak-caused-high- temperatures/88716198/