Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project [34 Pa.B. 2642] 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 to begin in Spring 2004. For further information, contact Alissa Myers, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waterways, Wetlands and Erosion Control, P. O. Box 8775, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8775, (717) 787-6827, almyers@state.pa.us.
Project No. S12B34-001
Sponsored by Richfield Sportsman's Club, the main objective of the 0.8-acre emergent wetland restoration project in the Mahantango Creek Watershed of the Susquehanna River drainage is wildlife habitat. The area is primarily upland and the wetland component will add a transition area between the creek and the upland. The project is located in Monroe Township, Juniata County.
Project No. S07J36-007
Sponsored by Patricia Walmer, the primary objective of the 1-acre emergent wetland restoration project in the Hammer Creek Watershed of the Susquehanna River drainage is wildlife habitat. An additional benefit is water quality improvement by detaining nutrients from agricultural areas upslope of the proposed wetland. The project is located in Heidelburg Township, Lebanon County.
Project No. O20B04-001
Sponsored by Mark Ondrusek and Ducks Unlimited, the main objective of the 3-acre forested wetland restoration project in the Brady Run Watershed of the Ohio River drainage is wildlife habitat. The area is primarily upland forest and the wetland component will add a new habitat feature attracting a new guild of species. The project is located in Chippewa Township, Beaver County.
Project No. D03G23-001
Sponsored by Delco Anglers and Conservationists, the primary objective of this 1-acre emergent wetland restoration project in the Ridley Creek Watershed of the Delaware River is the removal of a defunct fish hatchery. The project is located in Middletown Township, Delaware County.
Project No. S08D24-001
Sponsored by the Ruffed Grouse Society, the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources and Mackin Engineering Company, the primary objective of this 15-acre scrub/shrub wetland creation project in the headwaters of Beaver Run Watershed of the Susquehanna River drainage is habitat for game birds. The project is located in Benezette Township, Elk County.
Project No. O19D26-001
Sponsored by Brian Konieczny and Ducks Unlimited, the primary objective of this 2.5-acre emergent wetland creation project in the Latta Run Watershed of the Ohio River Drainage is wildlife habitat, specifically waterfowl. The project is located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County.
KATHLEEN A. MCGINTY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-856. Filed for public inspection May 14, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
