R.E.S.C.U.E. dedicated to protecting, preserving, and restoring the environment.

R.E.S.C.U.E.
of
Northeastern Pennsylvania


Mission Statement R.E.S.C.U.E. is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and restoring the environment. R.E.S.C.U.E.'s purpose, achieved through volunteer activism and education of the public, is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits of clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment. Our email address has changed Please make a note of our new email address: rescuenepa@gmail.com
Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. Public Meeting 2011 Learn more about Sustainable Energy, Energy Programs and Incentives at RESCUE's Public Meeting featuring SEEDS on Wednesday September 21st, 2011 Wayne/Susquehanna RESCUE’s annual meeting will feature a presentation by SEEDS, which stands for Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support, Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 at 7 PM at Forest City High School Auditorium, 100 Susquehanna St., Forest City, PA 18421. Click here to read more...
The Wayne/Susquehanna Chapter of R.E.S.C.U.E. has made a cash award of $100.00 to six graduating seniors, class of 2011 in the six school districts within WAYNE/SUSQUEHANNA R.E.S.C.U.E. geographical boundaries. Qualifications for the award include good citizenship, leadership in an environmental area, past interest in environmental projects, and/or the possibility of a future career in an area that would benefit the environment. This years recipients are Nicole Chrzan from Western Wayne High School; Rebecca Harvey from Honesdale High School; David Smith from Forest City Regional High School; Gary Resti from Hancock Central High School; David Winn from Susquehanna Community School District; and Mary Skurnowicz from Mountain View High School. Congratulations to the winners in 2011!
2011 Benjamin B. Stone Scholarship Awards R.E.S.C.U.E. is proud to announce the 2011 recipients of the Benjamin Stone Environmental Scholarships available to graduating seniors in Susquehanna and Wayne Counties. Click here to read more...
COMMENTS FOR THE DRBC REGULATIONS DUE APRIL 15 The Board of Wayne /Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. would like to offer the following with respect to the proposed draft regulations related to natural gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin: Frack wastewater should be legally considered as "hazardous waste" and treated as such before the DRBC issues any permits. Click here to read more...
NEW PROBLEMS LOOMING AT LYNCOTT LANDFILL It has come to our attention that a permit application has been submitted to the DEP by a gas company for the purpose of building a road through the Lyncott Landfill in New Milford, Susquehanna County. Click here to read more...
Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. Public Meeting 2010 R.E.S.C.U.E.'s Audience Urges the DRBC To Wait for More Information At the September annual public meeting of Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E., guest speakers, Ms. Carol Collier, the executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), and David Kovach, staff geologist, delivered presentations on the issues and impacts of natural gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin and then answered questions from the audience at the Forest City High School auditorium in Forest City, PA. Download more information: Ms. Collier's bio, the meeting announcement, the meeting re-cap. Left: Ms. Carol Collier, executive director of the DRBC. Photo courtesy of Roy Morsch.
Ben Stone Environmental Scholarships Awarded R.E.S.C.U.E. is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2010 Benjamin Stone Environmental Scholarships. Click here to read more...
Congratulations High School Graduates of 2010 R.E.S.C.U.E. has made a cash award of $100.00 to six graduating seniors, in the six school districts within Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. geographical boundaries. Click here to read more...
Let Your Voice Be Heard The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) does listen to and appreciates hearing from concerned citizens, so NOW is the time to let your voice be heard. The following information is being provided to you because of the importance of the upcoming decision to be made by the DRBC regarding the two projects sponsored by Stone Energy. Download more information about the DRBC projects and a sample letter to DRBC.
R.E.S.C.U.E.'s Position on Natural Gas Drilling Click here to read more...
DEP Regulations on Wastewater Treatment R.E.S.C.U.E. has recommended changes to the new DEP regulations on wastewater treatment. Click here to read more...
Links Added We've added links to web sites and a video that promote awarness about current issues that we are facing. Click here to read more...
Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. Public Meeting 2009 on Gas Exploration and Our Drinking Water Attracts Large Audience. At a September 2009 meeting in Forest City about 128 people attended a meeting presented by the environmental group Wayne/Susquehanna R.E.S.C.U.E. to learn more about the effects of gas drilling from three speakers. Click here to read more...
R.E.S.C.U.E. Sponsors Delaware Valley Raptor Center program R.E.S.C.U.E. once again sponsors the Delaware Valley Raptor Center (DVRC) program at the Forest City Regional annual 6th grade science camp. Click here to read more...

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