TENTH WV/PA MONONGAHELA AREA WATERSHEDS COMPACT MEETING

BRIEFING ON PROPOSED DUNKARD CREEK FISH & MUSSEL RESTORATION PLAN, MINE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND GOLDEN ALGAE ANALYSIS

DATE: AUGUST 25, 2011, TIME: 6 PM

LOCATION: WVU NRCCE, Assembly Room 101A/B, Parking Free After 4 PM

This will be the public’s opportunity to hear the “Proposed Fish and Mussel Restoration Plan” for Dunkard Creek from representatives of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WV DNR) and provide input, comments and suggestions to WV DNR officials. Presentations will also be made by officials from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection as well as CONSOL Energy Corporation.

AGENDA

Introduction – Barry Pallay, Co-Chair Compact.

Brief History and Timetable of Dunkard Creek Fish/Mussel/Aquatic Life Kill of August 2009 – Frank Jernejcic, WV DNR.

Update on Golden Algae and Dunkard Creek Water Quality – John Wirts, WV DEP.

Update on Treatment Plant Design/Location/Timeline & Inflows/Outflows – CONSOL Energy.

History of Dunkard Creek’s Fish Community- Dan Cincotta, WV DNR.

Proposed Fish Restoration Plan- Dave Wellman, WV DNR.

Proposed Mussel Restoration Plan – Janet Clayton, WV DNR.

Questions, Comments, and Suggestions about the Proposed Restoration Plan. Audience.

Concluding Remarks – Barry Pallay, Co-Chair Compact and Frank Jernejcic, WV DNR.

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