Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and agency partners will host an informational briefing and walking tour of Turtle Creek, celebrating stream restoration investments and water quality improvements created through an innovative partnership.
Turtle Creek, in southeastern Union County, is a prime example of how sustained investments are restoring water habitats and recreation across Pennsylvania’s share of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Portions of the Turtle Creek watershed have recently been removed from the impaired waters list (delisted), demonstrating the results of agency partners’ work. In addition, the visit to a project site on a working farm offers an opportunity to highlight the Shapiro Administration’s investments in Pennsylvania’s agricultural conservation workforce, farm viability, and sustainability.
Media are invited to attend and should RSVP to DEP Northcentral Regional Communications Manager Megan Lehman, meglehman@pa.gov, 570.327.3659.
WHO: Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley
Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Policy Director Nicole Faraguna
PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer
Senator Gene Yaw, Pennsylvania Delegation Chair, Chesapeake Bay Commission
Senator Scott Martin, Pennsylvania Delegation Member, Chesapeake Bay Commission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PA Chesapeake Bay Program Acting Deputy Director Khesha Reed
Chesapeake Conservancy President & CEO Joel Dunn
Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy Executive Director Renee Carey
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Union County Conservation District Office, 155 N 15th St, Lewisburg, PA
WHAT: The event will begin with an informational briefing at the Union County Conservation District. Group transportation via bus and vanpool will be provided to a local farm, where dignitaries will offer remarks and a group photo opportunity before touring the stream restoration work onsite. Time for interviews is provided prior to return transportation. Please note, attendees should wear boots due to potential field and weather conditions.
MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Lehman, meglehman@pa.gov, 570.327.3659
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