Proposed PennEast gas pipeline threatens AT, Hickory Run SP, Sourlands
The proposed PennEast pipeline will transport natural gas from Luzerne County, PA to Lambertville, NJ. The initial proposed route would cross the Appalachian Trail between Little Gap and Delps, through the section that our Chapter maintains.
In addition the proposed route would cross other significant conservation and recreation areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey including Hickory Run State Park, Weiser State Forest, the lower Delaware River, and the Sourland Mountains. See details on the proposed route by clicking here.
For information from the Delaware River Keeper Network (AMC is a member), click here. The latest, the Delaware River Basin Commission will exercise jurisdiction over the proposed pipeline, more.
AMC will be following this issue closely. We will keep you informed about developments and about opportunities to take acti
Public Scoping meetings on the Proposed PennEast Pipeline
January 27 6:00 PM, College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
January 28 6:00 PM, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
February 10, 6:00 PM, Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
February 11, 6:00 PM, Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
February 12, 6:00 PM, Best Western Hotel & Conference Center. 77 E Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA