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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
In the past few months, Clean Air Council staff have installed over 50 low-cost residential particulate matter monitors in South and Southwest Philadelphia as well as areas of southern Delaware County like Chester, Trainer, and Marcus Hook. On Monday, March 31st at 6 PM Clean Air Council will host a meeting over Zoom where our […]
Pennsylvania residents impacted by the vast network of shale gas infrastructure—wells, compressor stations, processing plants, pipelines, truck traffic, etc.—had every reason to expect that Gov. Shapiro and his administration, once in office, would work hard to defend their health from sources of pollution. Two years later, residents are still waiting for meaningful action. Join us […]
Pennsylvania residents impacted by the vast network of shale gas infrastructure—wells, compressor stations, processing plants, pipelines, truck traffic, etc.—had every reason to expect that Gov. Shapiro and his administration, once in office, would work hard to defend their health from sources of pollution. Two years later, residents are still waiting for meaningful action. Join us […]
The EPA methane standards were finalized in December of 2023 and established stronger, protective standards against oil and gas pollution. States are now in the process of designing how they will implement the rule at the state level. This webinar is part of the Pennsylvania DEP’s meaningful engagement process and will provide attendees with the […]
Contamination is a major challenge for composting at all scales, often requiring significant investments of labor, time, and money to manage. To paraphrase Einstein, the smart person solves a problem, but the genius avoids it. Join this webinar to hear how innovative education and outreach strategies targeted at program participants – including social marketing campaigns […]
The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) is meeting on April 8 at 9AM ET to consider the Sierra Club rulemaking petition for increasing setback distances between new fracking wells and homes, schools, hospitals, and drinking water wells. They need your help to pack the room, both in person and online. Last October, Clean Air Council and […]
Public Meetings Legislative meetings of the DCSWA Board of Directors are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3pm, located at 610 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063. Individuals may also access these public meetings virtually by clicking here. Additionally, the 2nd Wednesday of each month is a general meeting, held at the […]
What can you learn about Solar Energy in 30 Minutes with Monica Carey of Solar United Neighbors at April 10:30-11:00 a.m. p.m.???? 1) How to find out if your resident or business is even suitable for going solar? 2) Contacts in whatever state you live in to assist with trustworthy information. 3) Ways to update […]
We need a government that makes life better for everyday people. But Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through a massive piece of legislation to cut clean energy, public lands, and essential government programs like Social Security and Medicare. Why? To pay for more tax breaks for their billionaire buddies and corporate polluters. We have […]
PA DEP Climate Action Plan Virtual Workshop: Community Climate Conversations A strong interest in waste management solutions, including more support for reuse and reduction programs. Comments about land use and development, and how green building and sustainable design practices can be better integrated. Questions about cross-cutting technologies and how regional cooperation and innovation will play a role in future climate action. […]
This free webinar will feature a panel of experts discussing the impacts of oil and gas development on developing babies and young children, medical research exploring those impacts, and how individuals and communities can respond. Register Here Presented by: Healthfirst PA, Moms Clean Air Force, Center for Coalfield Justice, Environmental Health Project, Clean Air Council, […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED - On-Line Meeting Monday, April 21, 6:30 pm The proposed Gibbstown LNG Export Terminal Dock (called DOCK 2) is under consideration again for an extension of their permit at the Delaware River Basin Commission. As you know, the public fiercely fought the original permit and the extension but in the end the […]
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Washington County for an engaging webinar with award-winning author and pollinator expert Heather Holm as she explores the vital role of bumble bees (Bombus) in ecosystems. In Bumble Bee Banquet, Holm will examine the bumble bee life cycle across the seasons, highlighting the best native plants—both woody and […]
Earth Day Seminar: Mitigating Extreme Weather Impacts on Children’s Health Celebrate Earth Day with leading experts in environmental health as they share the latest research on climate-related risks and children’s health. Featured Speakers & Topics: Jagadeesh Puvvula, PhD, PharmD Instructor, Dept. of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine Topic: Mapping heat exposure across the […]
Delaware River Greenway Partnership's Heritage Lecture Protecting the Jewels of the Night: How You Can Support Fireflies Join Jenna N. Davis for an exploration of the incredible diversity of fireflies, including threatened species near the Delaware River watershed (NY, PA, NJ, DE). Learn about the complex threats these fascinating insects face and discover simple actions you can […]
Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight Series Join DEP’s Energy Programs Office for the next session in the Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight (CEOS) Series—a monthly virtual event highlighting funding and technical assistance to support clean energy projects across Pennsylvania. Connect with program experts, hear from past participants, and learn how these opportunities can benefit your home, business, or […]