As we wind down the Spring portion of our schedule, the Monocacy Chapter would like to thank everyone who participated in our meetings and events, and we hope you will join us again.
*Please note, some of these events are not hosted by Monocacy TU.
Annual Stream Clean up, April 13th:
PLEASE NOTE MEETING PLACE IS BURNSIDE PLANTATION
April 23rd: Monthly Membership meeting, 7pm DAR Log Cabin. Program TBD
April 29, 2024 PA DEP Public hearing: 6:00—9:00 pm Nitschmann Middle School, 1002 West Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
18018.
Public hearing to accept additional comments on the documentation and
plans associated with the Individual NPDES Permit Application No.
PAD480196 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities
to the following receiving watercourses: Monocacy Creek.
This permit is associated with the planned conversion of the hotel at rt 191 and rt 22 into a warehouse.
If you wish to submit comments or make a public comment, you must follow the steps outlined here:
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the
hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community
Relations Coordinator at: coconnolly@pa.gov. The Department will accept
requests up to the day of the hearing. The Department requests that
individuals limit their testimony to 5 minutes so that all individuals
have the opportunity to testify. The Department can only review comments
made with regard to the NPDES Permit Application No. PAD480196
documentation and plans. Written copies of oral testimony are requested.
All comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted
in writing will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP.
Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify
if they so desire; however, individuals who preregister to testify will
be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an
auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Colleen
Connolly at: coconnolly@pa.gov or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay
Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet
their needs. Dial 711 to access Pennsylvania Relay services.
May 28th : Fishing the Evening Hatch 7PM Illick's Mill Parking lot
Round out the Spring meeting season with an evening fishing the Sulpher Hatch on Monocacy Creek. A great opportunity to learn techniques from our most experienced chapter members, or just tell stories of the one that got away!