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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-1731

NOTICES

Wetland Replacement Project

[31 Pa.B. 5411]

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has approved the following wetland restoration projects for funding under the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project (PWRP). The PWRP is a jointly managed fund between the Department and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established to offset wetland losses. Construction for the following projects is anticipated in 2001. Further information maybe obtained by contacting Kelly Heffner, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waterways, Wetlands and Erosion Control, P. O. Box 8775, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8775; (717) 787-6827 or e-mail Kheffner@state.pa.us.

Project No. S07H67-001

   Sponsored by Jean Clegg, the primary objective of the 0.5-acre scrub-shrub wetland restoration in the Codorus Creek watershed is wildlife habitat. The project involves the construction of a small berm and planting of various native shrub species to attract waterfowl. The project is located in Heidelberg Township, York County.

Project No. S11D05-001

   Sponsored by Glenn Brumbaugh, the primary objective of the 2-acre emergent wetland restoration in the Yellow Creek watershed is wildlife habitat. Two small berms will be constructed between uplands and seasonally saturated wetlands to add a new habitat and attract waterfowl to the area. The project is located in Hopewell Township, Bedford County.

Project No. S11C05-002

   Sponsored by Mary Jo Casalena, the primary objective of the 0.7-acre emergent wetland restoration in the Dunning Creek watershed is wildlife habitat. A small berm will be constructed between the creek and upland area to provide additional habitat for waterfowl. The project is located in Bedford Township, Bedford County.

Project No. P13A05-003

   Sponsored by Wayne Shaffer, the primary objective of the 0.5-acre emergent wetland restoration in the Wills Creek watershed is wildlife habitat. The project consists of the construction of a small berm to convert a small pasture area to wetland. The project is located in Londonderry Township, Bedford County.

Project No. S11D31-003

   Sponsored by Allen Walker, the primary objective of the 0.4-acre emergent wetland restoration is wildlife habitat. A secondary benefit will be water quality improvements. The wetland will be created by constructing a small berm within a pastoral area. The project is located near Three Springs, Huntingdon County.

Project No. D03F51-001

   Sponsored by the Morris Arboretum, the primary objective of the 1.7-acre emergent/scrub-shrub wetland restoration is education. The restoration will be accomplished through the construction of a small berm and the disruption of a terra cotta tile drain system. Arboretum staff will plant native species and develop a walking trail and educational materials. The project is located in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.

Project No. S07D38-001

   Sponsored by the Lebanon County Vocational Technical School and the Quitapahilla Watershed Group the primary objective of the 2.0-acre emergent wetland restoration is education. The site will be used jointly by four different school districts for all grade levels. The wetland will be restored by removing top soil and exposing groundwater. Students from the Vocational Technical will construct a pavilion to facilitate class work. Native species will be planted and local teachers will assist in curriculum development. The project is located in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.

Project No. D01F48-001

   Sponsored by the Easton School District, the primary objective of the 3.0-acre emergent/ scrub-shrub wetland restoration is education and water quality improvement and the provision of an aquatic ecosystem. The wetland will be created through the construction of a small berm. Students will assist in planting plant native species. The project is located in Palmer Township, Northampton County.

Project No. S09C14-001

   Sponsored by the University Joint Authority, the primary objective of the 0.5-acre emergent wetland is to increase wildlife habitat. The wetland will be created by the construction of a small berm. The project is located in Benner Township, Centre County.

Project No. S07K36-002

   Sponsored by the landowners adjacent to the West Branch Octoraro Creek and the Octoraro Creek Watershed Association, the primary purpose of the project is stream restoration including habitat improvement, erosion control and channel stabilization. A secondary benefit is the creation of 6 acres of emergent wetland as a result of the excavation needed to complete the stream restoration. The wetlands will work in conjunction with the stream restoration to also improve water quality in the Octoraro Creek watershed. The project is located in Colerain and Little Britain Townships, Lancaster County.

Project No. D03D46-001

   Sponsored by the Borough of Pottstown, the primary objectives of the 0.8-acre emergent wetland restoration in the Pottstown Memorial Park is passive recreation and environmental education. The wetlands will be restored by removing fill placed in the wetland prior to 1975. The site is located in the Manatawny Watershed, Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County.

DAVID E. HESS,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-1731. Filed for public inspection September 21, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]


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