Environmental Advisory Council

Bryan Maher, Chair
Linda Reichert, Vice Chair
Janet Perry, Secretary
John Matthews
Sarah Newman
Glen Wenger
Mike Leader

Chester Springs Library Liaison

Nancy Niggel

The West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) mission: To advise the WPT Board of Supervisors and other WPT committees on matters dealing with the protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of natural resources located within our township.

Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month @ 7:30pm

The West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council next meets Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:30pm at 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs

The public is invited to attend.

Questions? Email us at EAC@westpikeland.com

AGENDA

Sustainable Saturdays

Join the Environmental Advisory Council as they present an ongoing event series, Sustainable Saturdays, April through September 2024. At these events, township residents can learn about sustainable systems for their homes by attending several speaker series at either the township building or the Chester Springs Library. In addition, attendees will be able to visit various West Pikeland Township resident’s homes for demonstrations of sustainable systems. This series will occur throughout the summer as residents and experts share their knowledge on creating a sustainable home. Sponsored by the EAC and Chester Springs Library

July 20 @ 10:30am

This two-part program will focus on lawn conversion and rain gardens. It will begin with a brief presentation at the Chester Spring Library and will proceed to two member’s homes 5 minutes away to show residents how these elements work in their gardens.

Rain Gardens

Capturing rainwater from your home’s downspouts creates a beautiful garden opportunity that also improves water quality and reduces stormwater runoff. Native plants used in a rain garden will also tolerate dry spells. Learn how and where to place a rain garden in your yard during the site visit.

Lawn Conversion

Watering and mowing have made grass lawns one of America’s most expensive, labor intensive and environmentally devastating crops. At this program you will learn about alternatives to lawns such as: native species pollinator gardens, low mow or no mow lawns, meadows, vegetable gardens, and managed “let it go” areas.

10:30: Chester Springs Library, 1709 Art School Rd

September 21 @ 10:30am

Join us at the Chester Springs Library (1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs) to learn more about installing a solar and battery backup system in your home. After a brief introduction at the library the group will caravan to a resident’s home to see a system in operation.

Sustainable Saturdays through the summer will highlight what some Township residents have done to reduce their energy consumption and save money. The residents will give an introductory talk at the Chester Springs Library and then take the group to their home to see the ideas and systems in practice.

News

Changes in Pennsylvania Fertilizer Law: What Home Gardeners Need to Know

recycling corner

What To Do With Electronic Waste

E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams on the planet. It encompasses electronic equipment from smartphones to refrigerators.

E-waste contains a laundry list of chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment, like: mercury, lead, beryllium, flame retardants, barium and lithium. When improperly disposed these chemicals end up in our soil, water, and air.

Electronic waste is also exported to some countries where laws on recycling are non-existent. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), as many as 18 million children and adolescents, and 12.9 million women, may be at risk from adverse health outcomes linked to e-waste recycling.

Fortunately, there are businesses in our area where our e-waste can be recycled for free. These include, Staples, Best Buy, and Good Will. Also Chester County Waste Authority accepts electronic waste at the Lanchester Landfill located at 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA

(near Honeybrook).

All these businesses have restrictions on types and amounts of e-waste. Go to their websites for details.