Joe D
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Corps to hold dam workshop, announce 08 plan
Philadelphia (Jan. 22, 2008): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, today The Corps of Engineers and its partners the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Delaware River Basin Commission, in their ongoing efforts to enhance recreation along the Lehigh River, will conduct a public
information workshop to announce the 2008 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan and discuss its implementation.
The public is invited to the workshop that will take place on Jan. 31, 2008 at the Mountain Laurel Resort, Route 940 West, White Haven, Pa., from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and will be facilitated by the Wildlands Conservancy.
Workshop Schedule
6:30 p.m. - Networking session for the public and agency personnel.
7:00 p.m. - Presentation by the Corps and its partners addressing the implementation and results of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Flow Management Plans, and discussion of the 2008 plan.
8:00 p.m. - Question and answer period. The public is invited to address their concerns about flow management and recreation along the Lehigh River. Comments or questions will be limited to 3 minutes to provide an opportunity for all who want to speak to do so. Additionally, the public is encouraged to provide their comments in writing so they can be incorporated into current and future flow management plans.
8:30 p.m. - The Corps and its partners will form small breakout groups to discuss the new plan and address other recreational concerns individually.
9:00 p.m. - Workshop ends.
Public interest is at the heart of the current and future flow management plans; therefore public needs will influence future decisions. The Corps and its partners will continue to encourage the public to participate in the process and provide us written comments throughout the year by mail
or email.
For further information, please visit our website at:
US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District
Philadelphia (Jan. 22, 2008): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, today The Corps of Engineers and its partners the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Delaware River Basin Commission, in their ongoing efforts to enhance recreation along the Lehigh River, will conduct a public
information workshop to announce the 2008 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan and discuss its implementation.
The public is invited to the workshop that will take place on Jan. 31, 2008 at the Mountain Laurel Resort, Route 940 West, White Haven, Pa., from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and will be facilitated by the Wildlands Conservancy.
Workshop Schedule
6:30 p.m. - Networking session for the public and agency personnel.
7:00 p.m. - Presentation by the Corps and its partners addressing the implementation and results of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Flow Management Plans, and discussion of the 2008 plan.
8:00 p.m. - Question and answer period. The public is invited to address their concerns about flow management and recreation along the Lehigh River. Comments or questions will be limited to 3 minutes to provide an opportunity for all who want to speak to do so. Additionally, the public is encouraged to provide their comments in writing so they can be incorporated into current and future flow management plans.
8:30 p.m. - The Corps and its partners will form small breakout groups to discuss the new plan and address other recreational concerns individually.
9:00 p.m. - Workshop ends.
Public interest is at the heart of the current and future flow management plans; therefore public needs will influence future decisions. The Corps and its partners will continue to encourage the public to participate in the process and provide us written comments throughout the year by mail
or email.
For further information, please visit our website at:
US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District
