Stormwater Infrastructure Management

UPPER PROVIDENCE, Oct. 3— The House Democratic Policy Committee convened a hearing Monday in Montgomery County to discuss stormwater management and the impact it has on community infrastructure. The hearing was hosted by Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery) at the Upper Providence Township Building.Committee members heard from watershed experts, environmental advocates and community members to identify problems with current stormwater management plans in Montgomery County and what lawmakers in Harrisburg can do to fix these issues. 

Host + Testifiers

  • Hosts: Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery)
  • Testifiers:
    • Betsy Daley, Upper Providence Township Resident
    • Crystal Gilchrist, Engineer
    • Cathy Kernen, Collegeville Council President & Chair, Collegeville Economic Development Council
    • Erin McCool, Lower Providence EAC Chair
    • Drew Shaw, AICP, Environmental Planning Manager Montgomery County Planning Commission
    • Dr. Robyn Hannigan, President, Ursinus College
    • Kate Keppen, Director of Sustainability, Ursinus College Q & A
    • Robert Pace, Master Watershed Steward, Penn State Extension

Agenda + Testimony

Media Release + News Coverage

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