Organizations

The following organizations are doing environmental work in Delaware County. Column 3 of the list shows these organizations’ Mission Areas, the type of environmental work they do, which are: Biodiversity, Chester, Clean Air, Clean Water, Climate Change, Composting, Conservancy, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Hazardous Waste, Recycling, Solar Energy, Sustainability, and Zero Waste. Typing a Mission Area in the Search box will automatically give you a list of the organizations working in that Mission Area. Organizations may appear on multiple Mission Area lists because they do several types of work. The Search box also works for any term that occurs in the lists.

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Organization	Activities	Mission Areas	Link	Contact	Title	Email	Phone	Type
A Few Steps Foundation	Promotes energy saving in Nether Providence, Rose Valley, Rutledge, and Swarthmore	Climate Change \| Clean Air	Website	Philip E. Coleman	President	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Brandywine Conservancy	Develops model land use and environmental regulations for municipalities	Conservancy	Website	Stephanie S. Armpriester	Director of Conservation and Stewardship	Send Mail	(610) 388-2700	Nonprofit
Chester Environmental Partnership	Chester environmental group working with government, industry, and academia	Chester \| Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste Environmental justice	Website	Rev. Dr. Horace Strand	Executive Director	Send Mail	(610) 872-7471	Nonprofit
Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds (CRC)	Protects and improves three watersheds	Conservancy	Website	Carly Lare	Executive Director	Send Mail	(610) 359-1440	Nonprofit
Citizens' Climate Lobby - Delaware County Chapter	Focused on bipartisan solutions, listening to concerns and helping others overcome barriers, hoping to be a resource to those who want to create the political will for a livable world.	Global warming	Website	Sabrina Fu	Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Clean Air Council	A member-supported environmental organization serving the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Council works through a broad array of related sustainability and public health initiatives, using public education, community action, government oversight, and enforcement of environmental laws.	Clean Air	Website	Echo Alford	Delco Coordinator	Send Mail	(215) 567-4004	Nonprofit
Clean Energy Co-op	Small investment cooperative making solar energy projects on nonprofits and community businesses possible.	Solar energy	Website	Joy Baxter	Southeast PA Chapter Chair	Send Mail	(5870) 543-COOP	Co-op
Clean Water Action, Philadelphia office	We focus on getting health-harming toxics out of everyday products; protecting our water from dirty energy threats such as drilling and fracking for oil and gas, and power plant pollution; building a future of clean water and clean energy; and keeping our clean water laws strong and effective to protect water and health.	Clean Water	Website	Myron Arnowitt	PA Director	Send Mail	(215) 545-0250	Nonprofit
Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed	Unites 180+ organizations working throughout the region to enhance their capacity to advocate for protecting and restoring the Delaware River Basin.	Conservancy	Website	Kelly Knutson	Director	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Darby Creek Valley Association	Protects the Darby Creek watershed, preserves open space, and makes the watershed more climate resistant.	Conservancy	Website	Jaclyn Rhoads	President	Send Mail	(484) 222-2502	Nonprofit
Darby Residents Association / Darby Tree Tenders	To support and improve the quality of life for Darby Borough residents through Tree Plantings, Clean up, Community Gardening, Beautification, Historic Preservation, Education, and other community projects & peents. Ongoing projects include the Darby Post Office, the Transportation Center, support for The Darby Free Library, and tree plantings.	Conservancy	Website			Send Mail		Nonprofit
Delaware County Conservation District	Our mission is to ensure the wise use of Delaware County’s natural resources and to protect and restore the natural environment through the conservation of its soil, water, and related resources.	Conservancy	Website	See website, https://www.delcocd.org/district-information/			(610) 892-9484	Gov't
Delaware County Council	The Sustainability Commission provides reviews and recommendations to Delaware County Council and pertinent County departments regarding the preservation and protection of the natural and cultural environment of Delaware County	Sustainability	Website	Elaine Schaefer	Council Member, Environmental focus	Send Mail	(610) 891-4457	Gov't
Delaware County Health Department	The Division of Environmental Health is responsible for the prevention of human injury and illness, the promotion of a healthy environment, and the protection of our community from environmental hazards.	Chester \| Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste	Website	Marie Carbonara	Administrator, Division of Environmental Health	Send Mail	(484) 276-2100	Gov't
Delaware County Office of Sustainability	The mission of the Delaware County Office of Sustainability is to make the county government more sustainable and resilient to the effects of climate change. We are charged with examining government operations, engaging with the community, and working with the Sustainability Commission to implement the County’s first Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, "Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County."	Sustainability \| Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste Environmental justice	Website	Francine Locke	Chief Sustainability Officer	Send Mail	(610) 891-4000	Gov't
Delaware County Parks and Recreation Department	Our mission is to make the 1,000 acres of county parks a source of pride and connection to the outdoors for all Delco residents.	Conservancy	Website	Marc Manfre	Director	Send Mail	(610) 891-4000	Gov't
Delaware County Planning Department	Our mission is to promote the sound development and redevelopment of the County through the application of contemporary planning principles and smart growth concepts, while maintaining and enhancing the cultural, economic, and environmental livability of the County.	Conservancy	Website	Gina Burritt	Director	Send Mail	(610) 891-5200	Gov't
Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (DELCORA)	Collects, conveys, and treats wastewater in a safe, effective way that prevents the contamination of our community’s streams, rivers, and general water supply.	Clean Water	Website	Michael DiSantis	Executive Director	Send Mail	(610) 876-5523	Nonprofit
Delaware Riverkeeper Network	Working for the protection and restoration of the Delaware River and its watershed.	Conservancy \| Clean Water	Website	Maya K. van Rossum \| Tracy Carluccio	Delaware Riverkeeper and CEO \| Deputy Director	Send Mail	(215) 369-1188 x102 \| (215) 369-1188 x104	Nonprofit
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)	DVRPC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Greater Philadelphia region. We serve as the regional planning agency for the nine-county, bi-state, Greater Philadelphia area, providing guidance and assistance to build a sustainable and livable region.	Conservancy \| Global warming	Website	Elizabeth Compitello	Manager of Office of Sustainable Energy	Send Mail	(215) 592-1800	Nonprofit
Delco Environmental Justice	Dedicated to serving the environment, particularly in the city of Chester.	Clean Air \| Environmental Justice	Website	Mike Ewall	contact	Send Mail	(215) 436-9511	Nonprofit
Eastern PA Alliance for Clean Transportation	Promotes solutions to reduce gasoline use	Global warming \| Air pollution	Website	Tony Bandiero	Executive Director		(215) 990-8200	Nonprofit
Energy Justice Network	Helping enable community activists to defeat polluting industries, creating participant-led grassroots support networks around damaging technologies; helping to bridge the campus-community divide; helping to reshape the energy and waste industries, eliminating support for false solutions and supporting clean energy and zero waste policies, methods and technologies; and acting as a clearinghouse, providing information to the general public and the media.	Chester \|Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste Environmental justice	Website	Mike Ewall	Founder and Director	Send Mail	(215) 436-9511	Nonprofit
Franciscan Action Network	Amplifies efforts against environmental injustice in Chester	Environmental Justice	Website	Michele Dunne, OFS	Executive Director		(202) 527-7575	Nonprofit
Friends of Heinz Refuge	FOHR works in partnership with John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge to connect people with nature and promote a culture of environmental stewardship through education, outreach, service and nature-based recreation for the conservation of wildlife and habitat.	Conservancy	Website	Mary Batt	President	Send Mail	(215) 558-5220	Nonprofit
Haverford Climate Action	Serves as a clearinghouse of environmental information for residents so that they can make informed choices as they strive to reduce their carbon footprint.	Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste	Website	Dr. Gail Farally-Semerad	President, Haverford Township Civic Council	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Johns Hopkins Chester Air Study	Extensive pilot project to measure Chester air pollution and make preliminary assessment of its impact on health	Chester \| Clean Air \| Environmental justice	Website	Dr. Peter DeCarlo	Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Health and Engineering, Principal Investigator	Send Mail	(410) 516-5434	Education
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful	Empowers Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful by sponsoring cleanup projects.	Conservancy	Website	Kylie McCutcheon	Affiliate Coordinator	Send Mail	(724) 836-4121	Nonprofit
Middletown Township Land Conservancy	Promotes and assists efforts to identify, preserve, and enhance the scenic, historical, open space and outdoor recreation values of the physical environment of the Middletown Township region.	Conservancy	Website			Send Mail		Nonprofit
PA DEP Environmental Justice Office	Our primary goal is to increase communities' environmental awareness and involvement in the DEP permitting process.	Environmental justice	Website	Fernando Trevino	Special Deputy Secretary	Send Mail	(484) 250-5900	Gov't
PA DEP, Southeast Regional Office	Our mission is to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. We will work as partners with individuals, organizations, governments and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources.	Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste	Website	Justin Dula	Director	Send Mail	(484) 250-5900	Gov't
PA Environmental Council	Protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities, and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.	Conservancy	Website	Davitt Woodwell	President	Send Mail	(215) 545-4570	Nonprofit
Penn Environment	Research and advocacy for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate	Conservation \| Clean Air \| Clean Water \| Hazardous waste \| Climate change	Website	Flora Cardoni	Field Director	Send Mail	(215) 732-5897	Nonprofit
Penn State Brandywine Sustainability Initiative	Academic program	Sustainability	Website	Mark Boudreau	Assoc. Teaching Professor, Biology Co-Chair, Chancellor's Commission on Sustainability	Send Mail	(610) 892-1268	Education
Penn State Extension Delco: Master Gardeners	Master Gardener Volunteers support Penn State Extension's education programs in consumer horticulture. They develop their horticultural expertise through participation in educational training classes conducted by Penn State University faculty and Extension staff.	Conservancy	Website	Holly Thorpe		Send Mail	610-892-3900	Education
Penn State Extension DelCo: Master Watershed Stewards	We are volunteers who provide educational outreach and boots-on-the ground work related to our environment, specifically the land and water in our Chester & Delaware County watersheds. We welcome new volunteers annually into this organized volunteer program with in-depth training provided by Penn State Extension Educators and local resources.	Conservancy	Website	Meagan Hopkins-Doerr	Master Watershed Steward Coordinator, ChesCo and DelCo	Send Mail	610-696-3500	Education
Pennsylvania Resources Council	We steward resources to prevent waste and conserve the environment. Program areas include: education, collection events, watershed protection, technical assistance, and zero waste services. Activities: Recycling waste management org. in Media. If you are an individual, organization, or municipality that wants to reduce and divert waste or stormwater, please reach out.	Clean water \| Recycling \| Composting \| Zero Waste	Website	Darren Spielman \| Carol Butler	Executive Director \| Environmental Program Specialist	Send Mail	(610) 353-1555	Nonprofit
Providence Friends Meeting Climate Crisis Committee	Works on climate change issues, currently installing solar at the Friends Meeting	Global warming \| Solar energy	Website	Priscilla Taylor-Williams	Chair	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Radnor Conservancy	Preserving and enhancing Radnor’s open space and natural assets through engagement with and education of our community in sustainable environmental stewardship.	Conservancy	Website	Amber Atwood Levy	Executive Director	Send Mail	610-688-8202	Nonprofit
Ridley Creek State Park	Through hands-on activities, guided nature walks, historical tours, and volunteer trail maintenance programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.	Conservancy	Website	Alexa Rose	Park Manager	Send Mail	610-892-3900	Gov't
Sea Grant Pennsylvania (PSU)	A Federal-University partnership program to create and maintain a healthy coastal environment and economy.	Conservancy	Website	Zach Nemec	Coastal Outreach Specialist in the Delaware River Basin	Send Mail	(814) 898-6000	Nonprofit
Sierra Club, Pennsylvania Chapter	We champion solutions to the climate crisis; we work for clean air, safe water, and land protection; we fight for environmental and social justice.	Climate Change \| Clean Air \| Clean Water Conservancy \| Environmental Justice	Website	Chris Shepherd	Chapter Chair	Send Mail	(717) 232-0101‬	Nonprofit
Sierra Club, Southeastern PA Group	Working to maintain and improve the natural resources of the Greater Philadelphia area and protect them for the future.	Conservancy	Website	Jim Wylie	Executive Committee Chair, Southeastern PA Group	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Solarize Delco	Helps homeowners, houses of worship, non-profits, businesses and local governments determine if Solar is right for them and assists in implementation. This 501c3 run and staffed by unpaid volunteers also provides grants to income qualified home owners to facilitate solar adoption and lower utility costs.	Solar energy	Website	Noel Smyth		Send Mail		Nonprofit
Springton Lake Crum Creek Conservancy	Working to protect Crum Creek, its tributaries, Springton Lake Reservoir, and their watershed.	Conservancy		Jack Eliason	Treasurer	Send Mail	(610) 356-4107	Nonprofit
Swarthmore College Sustainabiliity	The Office of Sustainability supports and inspires the College community to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life: teaching, learning, operations, and culture.	Sustainability \| Global warming \| Zero waste	Website	Elizabeth Drake	Director	Send Mail	(610) 690-6839	Education
The Foundation for Delaware County	We are a community foundation, one of 780 across the country. We invest in truly effective nonprofit organizations that align with our mission of improving the well-being of the county’s diverse residents. Our vast knowledge of the county allows us to offer top-rate philanthropic services that help donors – individuals, families and businesses – support the causes important to them, everything from affordable housing to improving the environment.		Website	Frances Sheehan	President	Send Mail	(610) 744-1010	Nonprofit
The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Chapter	Joins scientists and members to advance effective, lasting conservation	Conservancy	Website	Lori Brennan	Executive Director	Send Mail	(610) 834-1323	Nonprofit
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	The mission of the Scott Arboretum is to delight, educate, and inspire visitors to enjoy the many benefits of horticulture whatever their resources or expertise. Our “garden of ideas” features plant varieties that thrive in this region, encouraging wise stewardship as well as the cultivation of plants to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit.	Conservancy	Website	Claire Sawyer	Director	Send Mail	(610) 328-8025	Education
Transition Town Greater Media	Building a resilient community that is able to withstand severe energy, climate, and economic shocks while creating a better quality of life in the process	Sustainability \| Zero waste \| Composting \| Biodiversity	Website	Sari Steuber	Steering Group Leader	Send Mail	(484) 589-0581	Nonprofit
Tyler Arboretum	Preserving, developing, sharing, and celebrating Pennsylvania’s priceless horticultural heritage.	Conservancy	Website	Mike Skuja	Executive Director	Send Mail	(610) 566-9134 x207	Nonprofit
US EPA Urban Waters Partnership: Urban Waters and the Greater Phila. Area/Delaware River Watershed (PA, NJ, DE)	Partnership of Federal/State/Local governments and NGOs under the leadership of the US EPA - Serves urban communities, particularly those that are overburdened or economically distressed.	Clean Water \|Environmental justice	Website	Erica Rossetti	Urban Waters Ambassador for the Delaware Estuary	Send Mail	(302) 655-4990 x122	Gov't
Valley Forge Audubon Society	Works to protect birds, wildlife, and their habitats	Conservancy	Website	Chris Wells	President	Send Mail		Nonprofit
Widener University Dept. of Science and Sustainability	Academic program	Sustainability	Website	Dr. Stephen R. Madigosky	Chair	Send Mail	(610) 499-4269	Education