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As a chapter, we are concerned with many issues.
Some of our political activity takes the form of rallies and
demonstrations. Other times we work with government committees
and organizations. On June 16, 2003 Dick Cheney came to Harrisburg
to speak on behalf of Senator Specter. Our members were out
front, trying to make their voices heard. Click
here to read about the protest. |
Conservation is a critical function for the
Pennsylvania Chapter, as it is with all of the Sierra Club. Our
Conservation Committee, chaired by Tom
Power, is working on several issues:
Air quality:
Pennsylvania forest recovery from acid rain by mid-century is achievable;
a new study shows that steep reductions in sulfur emissions from
power plants are required.
Agriculture:
This committee addresses agricultural issues, including sustainable
agriculture and CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations).
Energy:
This committee looks at radiation and the environment.
Land Use:
This committee looks at land use, growth management, and sprawl
Mining:
This committee looks at issues around mining, and oil and gas.
Pesticides:
Population:
Public Lands:
Solid Waste:
State Forests:
Pennsylvania is currently holding meetings around the state to solicit
public input on creating a new Forest Management plan. Your input
is needed.
Sustainable Agriculture:
Transportation:
Water:
In 2008, we have an opportunity to make two major improvements in
the way that our state’s wetland and stream impacts are regulated.
Because the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
postponed its major re-write of Stream Encroachment Regulations
(Chapter 105) until 2008, this is a critical year for those working
on wetlands and stream protection. In conjunction with the Pennsylvania
Campaign for Clean Water, our Chapter has developed recommendations
for changes to Chapter 105 that will better protect these important
resources.
This is also a critical time for the Clean Water Restoration Act
(H.R. 2421/S. 1870), which is currently under consideration by the
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is likely
to see action early next year. If the act is passed, it will redefine
the scope of federally protected waters to include more wetlands
and headwater streams.
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