SHOHOLA - A field investigation of Dan McKean's property on Shohola Falls road by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in Tobyhanna disclosed that "unauthorized work has occurred in federally regulated waters, including wetlands."

Shohola resident Joe Zenes, who resides downstream from McKean, said development of the property into a personal golf course and skeet shooting range has caused considerable environmental damage, including the destruction of a stream.

The Fish and Wildlife Service, in a letter to McKean dated June 12, 2000, said that their objective is the "removal of the fill and restoration of the affected wetlands." The EPA may assess penalties of up to $25,000 per day of violation, according to the letter.

The Shohola Board of Supervisors, according to Zenes, labels McKean's alterations a "golf motif." Zenes has requested a public meeting on the issue.