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Join the Sierra Club for a relatively easy 2 mile walk at Smedley Park. While mostly level, there are a few short slopes and the trail is not paved for the full duration so this trail may not be accessible to all. We will have plenty of stops along the way for discussion and breaks. […]
Take Action Cavan Images/Getty Images Join Tomorrow's Virtual Climate Action HourTrump's attacks on our environment, health, and future are reaching new heights. If you've been looking for a way to cut through the overwhelm, we've got you covered with our monthly virtual Action Hours. In one hour a month, you'll get the key climate and […]
You are invited to the 2025 Shale Gas and Public Health Conference: New Directions, a cornerstone of the LWVPA Straight Scoop on Shale educational initiative since 2013. This conference will bring together scientists, public health experts, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to explore the latest research and insights on unconventional oil and gas development, its […]
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board and Executive Committee meetings of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for 2025 will be held at 10:00 AM on the dates set forth below. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom or in-person (with a Zoom option) at the Commission’s Conference Center, located in the […]
The basics of stormwater and steps you can take to reduced stormwater pollution. Instruction on rain garden maintenance and trouble shooting. Presented by Darby Creek Valley Association, Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative and Hav-a-Rain Garden who have and built more than 100 rain gardens in the region at parks, libraries and private properties. We will […]
Bring your questions like-Is solar worth it? How do solar panels work? What are the benefits of solar? What financing options are available to me? Are there tax reductions, rebates with solar? How do I select a quality installer? Is my house suitable for solar? How much maintenance do solar panels require? Will solar pay […]
PennFuture & Conservation Voters of PA urge the Administration to reject new LNG permits to protect our future! In January last year, the Biden Administration paused new liquified natural gas (LNG) export approvals. Then in November 2024, the Department of Energy published its analysis of the environmental, economic, and public health impact of liquified natural […]
You may have noticed the number on your electricity bill creeping higher and higher; unfortunately, this increase in cost is unlikely to stop anytime soon. In fact, electricity bills in the PJM interconnection region – which serves Pennsylvania and the surrounding states – are expected to surge even higher this summer as a result of […]
Pennsylvania has identified over 150 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals that significantly impact both the environment and agricultural production, resulting in annual economic losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species webinar is committed to addressing this critical issue. Throughout the session, we will highlight some of the most problematic […]
Hosted by the Haverford Adult School. Learn from EAC members how to properly recycle in our curbside bins, a grassroots opt in program called "Recycling Beyond the Blue Bin" and options to reduce the amount of plastic packaging by refilling. Attendees may participate in a drawing for a gift card to a local refinery. FREE, […]
Media Tree Tenders will be planting 8 trees this Spring. We are keeping the number low in Spring due to the hot, dry summers we have been having. 4 trees will be planted in Media Borough, 2 in Tinicum Township and 2 in Middletown Township Additionally... Anyone who has time to woodchip, possibly prune before […]
The March 12, 2025, Business Meeting will include the following: Adoption of the Minutes of the Commission's December 5, 2024, Business Meeting; Announcement of upcoming meetings and events; A report on hydrologic conditions; Reports by the Executive Director and the Commission's General Counsel; and Consideration of any items for which a hearing has been completed […]