Laurel Road ditch work sparks permit clash with DER
Ten Laurel Road area landowners funded a one mile ditch clearance parallel to Haul Road to ease flooding and drainage problems. DER officials say the project lacked required permits and could affect two wetlands ponds. Residents argue county trucking firms should handle maintenance and meet permits. The county plans to fund road work via right of way donations and local taxes, amid ongoing disputes over responsibility and future borrow pit renewals.