| January 25, 2001 | Watershed Receives $400,000 EPA Grant to Fund First Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring System in Region |
| November 29, 2000 | Kanjorski Secures Another $1 Million for Watershed Assessment |
| October 3, 2000 |
Region's Congressmen Secure Special $12 Million Appropriation For Environmental Cleanups In Anthracite Region |
| July 26, 2000 |
American Heritage River Steering Committee Reviews Pending and Proposed Projects To Enhance Region |
| July 18, 2000 |
Alex Rogers, River Navigator, visits Bloomsburg Childrens' Museum to introduce some 2nd and 3rd grade students to the AHR Initiative in the US-L Watershed. |
| May 19, 2000 |
The Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry Announces Intent to Study Irem Temple as a Possible Location For Susquehanna River Landing Project. "This is an outstanding project that not only will provide a wonderful gateway to the Susquehanna River, but that also advances all three core objectives of the American Heritage Rivers Initiative -- economic development, the preservation of historical and cultural resources, and environmental preservation. It is a pleasure to work with the Irem Temple organization, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, and all other partners on a project that will greatly enhance our connection to the River and our region." [Alex Rogers, AHRI Navigator] |
| April 26, 2000 |
Kanjorski and USDA Announce $6.7 Million Earth Day Project. Hazle Township, PA, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture celebrated the 30th anniversary of Earth Day by announcing the investment of over $6.7 million for a wastewater project to serve Hazle Township in Luzerne County. Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) and Pennsylvania State Director for USDA Rural Development Cheryl L. Cook joined local residents in announcing a major sewer project at the Hazle Township Municipal Building today. |
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Alex Rogers Meets with Pittston Area High School Students |
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| March 14-17, 2000 |
White House Task Force, Interagency Committee, and River Navigators convene meetings to discuss American Heritage Rivers Initiative. |
| February 25, 2000 |
Funding for Environmental Restoration Plan for Nanticoke Creek Assistant Secretary of the Army Tours Pennsylvania GIS Consortium and Receives Briefing About GIS Environmental Master Plan American Heritage Rivers Initiative Steering Committee Meets to Discuss "Water Quality and Hydrology" |
| February 10, 2000 |
President Clinton's 2001 Budget Includes $250 Million for Anthracite Reclamation Bonds |
| January 28, 2000 |
The American Heritage Rivers Steering Committee along with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the PA GIS Consortium met on January 28, 2000 at Wilkes University's Martz Center to discuss the development of the GIS Environmental Master Plan for the American Heritage River and Anthracite Region. Presentations were given by Alex Rogers, Dr. Dale Bruns of Wilkes University, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and others. The Environmental Master Plan will be a resource to guide us on land and water cleanup, infrastructure enhancement projects, and land use planning in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This was the first of several public meetings to discuss the watershed plan and to receive suggestions from local government, industry, and community groups. |
| January 24, 2000 |
Congressional Oversight Hearing on "The Abandoned Mine Reclamation Needs of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Fields," held at the University of Scranton; Alex Rogers testifies on behalf of American Heritage Rivers Initiative |
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Congressman Paul Kanjorski (in center) and Congressman Tim Holden (on left) announcing the clean-up of Sugarloaf Creek. |
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| October 14, 1999 |
Kanjorski Wins Another $1 Million For Watershed Assessment |
| September 21, 1999 |
American Heritage River Steering Committee Meets: |
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September 9, 1999 Congressman Kanjorski addresses the Federal American Heritage River Interagency Committee. (Photo by John McShane of the Environmental Protection Agency) |
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| June 21, 1999 |
American Heritage River Director Visits Watershed. |
| May 17, 1999 |
Kanjorski Announces $200,000 In Federal Funds To Convert Earth Conservancy Site to Sports Fields In Partnership With U.S. Soccer Foundation |
| May 5, 1999 |
WVIA's "State of Pennsylvania" focuses on American Heritage River program |
| March 18, 1999 |
Kanjorski & State Legislators Meet To Promote State Involvement In American Heritage River Plan |
| February 17, 1999 |
Kanjorski Announces More Than $1,000,000 For Watershed Restoration Plan First Money Appropriated Under American Heritage River Designation |
| 1997-98 |
Milestones from February 8, 1997 to October 23, 1998 |