LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
The City of Chester, the Chester-Upland School District, and the Swarthmore Black Alumni Network have formed a taskforce to work towards eradicating lead from our community. Join us next Monday, January 6 at 4:30pm at the Chester High Auditorium to learn from public health experts about the effects of lead and our upcoming lead testing […]
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 […]
OR ADULTS 18+ AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Join us for an after-hours hike through the Pinetum and some areas outside the deer exclusion fence. Be on the lookout for Great Horned, Screech, and Barred Owls. Less likely but always possible are Saw-whet and Long-eared owls. Don’t miss this rare chance to listen to owls calling […]
Special Topic for Discussion: Our action plan for 2025 – Getting Started: Doing our part to Make A Difference for the Climate (Hopefully) Link to register for the meeting: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000ZfmJAIAZ After registering, you will be sent an email with the full meeting agenda and Zoom link.
Join us as we work to eradicate lead from our community Learn from public health experts on the effects of lead and how it shows in our children and our up coming lead testing campaign.
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 […]
Have you been hearing about radon and wondering what it is and how it can affect your health? Then join Protect PT's Environmental Scientist, Yvonne Sorovacu, virtually to take an in depth look at radon and its health impacts. During the webinar, guests will also learn more about our new Radon program. Register using the […]
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 […]
If you are thinking about it, get the facts! Is solar worth it? How do solar panels work? Is my roof suitable for solar? What will it cost? Is it a good investment? Are financing options available? What are the tax incentives? Do they require maintenance? What grants and subsidized leases are available for low- […]
FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Learn from the experts! Winter sowing is a simple, efficient and inexpensive way to add plants to your garden. You don’t need a lot of space or grow lights to grow hardy seedlings in containers outside. Discover the joy of supporting pollinators while creating a more sustainable garden in this […]
The Providence Friends Meeting is proud to host the Delaware County Office of Sustainability for a detailed presentation about the County's first-ever Sustainability Plan: Sustain Delco. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what sustainability is, why it matters, and what they can do to push sustainability for in their everyday lives
January 27–31 is Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to raise awareness about the harms of road salt. Stroud Water Research Center is leading the charge in the mid-Atlantic region, helping dozens of organizations sample streams and tell the story of road salt in their communities. An Eye on Salt Pollution Road salt keeps us safe on […]
January 27–31 is Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to raise awareness about the harms of road salt. Stroud Water Research Center is leading the charge in the mid-Atlantic region, helping dozens of organizations sample streams and tell the story of road salt in their communities. An Eye on Salt Pollution Road salt keeps us safe on […]
January 27–31 is Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to raise awareness about the harms of road salt. Stroud Water Research Center is leading the charge in the mid-Atlantic region, helping dozens of organizations sample streams and tell the story of road salt in their communities. New Jersey – 1:30pm ET Rich Balgowan has over 35 years […]
January 27–31 is Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to raise awareness about the harms of road salt. Stroud Water Research Center is leading the charge in the mid-Atlantic region, helping dozens of organizations sample streams and tell the story of road salt in their communities. Policy Solutions Panel: A 30-minute lightning round of presentations followed by […]
January 27–31 is Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to raise awareness about the harms of road salt. Stroud Water Research Center is leading the charge in the mid-Atlantic region, helping dozens of organizations sample streams and tell the story of road salt in their communities. Dilution is NOT the solution Presented by Dr. Jess Hua Our […]
Monroe Energy RACT III Public Hearing The Facility owns and operates a petroleum refinery located on the Delaware River in the Borough of Trainer, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Facility operates under PADEP TVOP No. 23-00003. Why: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III alternative compliance […]
Register for Live Streams In-Person Opportunities On January 31, organizations throughout the Delaware River watershed and beyond will host stream sampling events for community scientists and volunteers to collect chloride and conductivity data in what scientists call a synoptic sampling event or salt snapshot. Stroud Center scientists will use the snapshot data to produce a […]