NORTHERN TIER, Pa (WENY) — Following the flood disaster in the Twin Tiers left behind by the remnants of Debby, two new bills are being proposed in Harrisburg. The legislation aims to boost the funding and freedom needed to maintain creeks and streams, and help to prevent future flooding.
“Something has to be done. This is a critical time, and people are hurting, and we know what we need to do. So now is the time to act on legislation,” said Pennsylvania Representative Clint Owlett.
In the wake of two devastating flood events in three years, two new bills are being introduced in Harrisburg. The first would tackle funding for stream maintenance. Representative Clint Owlett proposed any lease and royalty payments from oil and gas production under streambeds be earmarked for stream and creek maintenance…