LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
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 […]
Meeting Focus: Speaking Out and Standing Up for the Environment SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION: Ms. Reggie Jones, Chair, Enhance Our Environment Committee, Hearts for Service Pearls, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Her committee has donated 60 serviceberry trees to DelCo organizations in honor of Earth Day.) Link to register for the meeting: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000Zfmj0IAB After registering, […]
Are you unsure of what to do with your kitchen, garden, and yard scraps? Would you like natural, homemade compost for your lawn and garden? Expand your waste reduction efforts by signing up for a Backyard Composting class and turning your organic waste into a valuable resource for your garden. Attendees will learn the benefits […]
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) Public Participation Task Force, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), is hosting an in-person facilitated discussion to gather community insights that will guide the development of the City of Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2025-2030. DVRPC staff will also provide a […]
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 […]
Regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function in your own yard! This workshop will describe the reasons and ways to make small yet meaningful changes, resources for making bigger changes and opportunities to receive free native plant plugs through local organizations. Learn about a local grassroots neighborhood initiative, the Coopertown BEEautification Crew working to do just this. […]
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 […]
The next DVRPC Board meeting is on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 am. It is being held online via remote webinar. The public can register to attend online. The public can comment on DVRPC Board action items using an online commenting application. The meeting agenda can be viewed online. Information related to Board action items is posted approximately […]
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 […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are […]
