Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
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Featured Stories
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Webinar: What is Zero Waste and Why Is It a Critical Climate Strategy?
The Jeanette Ross Environment Lecture for 2026 is titled; What is Zero Waste and Why Is It a Critical Climate Strategy? It will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM via Zoom. The presenter is Alex Danovitch principal consultant at Nothing Left to Waste and Director of Strategy and Business Development for Recycle Ann Arbor.
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Sierra Club “Seedlings” essay contest open to school age aspiring writers
Pick a park. Take a hike. Then write about it—you just might get published in Sierra magazine! Choose a state or national park near you, go explore, and then write an essay about what the experience was like and why protecting that natural area is important to you. Contest open to all those up to age 18.
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U.S. Department of Energy orders Eddystone plant to stay on line fourth time
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing grid operator PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), and Constellation Energy Corporation, owner of the Eddystone Generating Station, to ensure Units 3 and 4 of the plant remain in operation through May 24. The units were originally slated to shut down on May 31, 2025.
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Ask Governor Shapiro to hold virtual town hall on AI data centers
Organizations and individuals from across Pennsylvania are invited to sign a letter to Governor Shapiro urging his participation in a statewide virtual town hall to share concerns about the fast proliferation of AI Data Centers across PA. The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA – coalitions that the Delaware Riverkeeper Network is a part of – are organizing the event.
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Monroe Energy holding office hours in Aston after major fuel leak
Monroe Interstate Pipeline Company will again hold office hours at the Aston Township building on March 3 following a 378,000-gallon leak at its Chelsea Tank Farm in December. The next office hours session is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Aston facility at 3264 Concord Road.
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Newlin Grist Mill plans 250th Celebration highlighting early trades and foods
Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills invites the public to its 250th celebration, with three packed days of historical fun this spring. Those attending can enjoy a selection of demonstrations, workshops, make-and-take activities, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and fueled a revolution.
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February, 2026 Newsletter
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Trump Administration all but abandons environmental enforcement actions
The Trump Administration has virtually stopped enforcing the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act or the Superfund law, according to an independenct analysis of Envirnmental Protection Agency enforcement actions in the first full year of the Trump Administration.
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Environmentalists, AGs vow to fight Trump over cutting key climate change rule
The Trump administration moved today to overturn a key legal foundation of the federal government’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases. In a press conference at the White House, President Donald Trump hailed the move as “the single largest deregulatory action in American history.”
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How do our local streams measure up in the state’s water quality assessments?
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released the draft Pennsylvania 2026 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment report, highlighting 67 miles of streams and 7,105 acres of public lakes restored since 2024. The report, including an interactive story map, serves as the biennial update on the health of streams and lakes statewide and is open for public comment.
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Organization of the Month – Habitat for Humanity, Montco and Delco Counties
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program empowers women to strengthen communities by creating safe, affordable homes. Open to all, it fosters an inclusive space where women support each other through fundraising and hands-on building. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program empowers women to strengthen communities by creating safe, affordable homes. Open to all, it fosters an inclusive space where women support each other through fundraising and hands-on building. The Clearinghouse supports it because it is great for the environment. Habitat and its ReStores reuse and recycle existing materials that would otherwise be tossed into landfills and incinerators.
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A Winter Water Conundrum: dealing with the environmental impact of road salt
Water resources expert Kate Hutelmyer, a water resources planner with the Chester County Water Resources Authority discusses the environmental impact of winter road salt on water quality and how we can deal it. The program was presented by the Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens in Devon, PA. Read more to watch the video.
Latest News
How states are trying to keep AI data centers off your electric bill — Canary Media 03-04-26
More states — including PA — looking at virtual power plants to relieve grid demands — Canary Media 03-02-26
Plug-in Balcony Solar may be coming to Pennsylvania — Canary Media 02-26-26
Natural gas is driving up Maine’s electrical costs. Is that happening here too? Canary Media 02-06-26
Pennsylvania’s historic sites threatened by rising water levels due to climate change — PA Capital Star 02-03-26
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Sierra Club: Tell Congress to make EPA do its job — protecting the environment
Climate Action continues its work to educate about climate change – check out upcoming events
Gov. Shapiro invites applicants to apply for 2026 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence — DEP
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