Environmental Advisory Committee

“It is our Collective and Individual Responsibility, To preserve and tend to the world in which we LIVE.” -Dalai Lama

Chairperson: Rich Mason

Committee Members:

  • Rich Mason, Chair
  • Kathleen Horwatt, Council Liaison
  • Peggy Malandra
  • Donna Thomas
  • Dick O’Hern
  • John Hediger

The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) plays a crucial role in advising  the Borough on environmental matters. The EAC evaluates and recommends policies to promote sustainable practices, conservation, and environmental awareness. It conducts research, engages in community education, and advocates for responsible environmental stewardship.

There are events where people of all ages can come together, fostering a sense of belonging and creating lasting memories. Joining an EAC offers an opportunity to actively contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives. Volunteers are always welcome!

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Resources

You Can Help Our Environment

Stormwater Management – Please visit our  Stormwater Management page.

Stormwater management concerns the control of water (from rain, melting ice or snow) that runs off the surface of the land. The amount and rate of runoff is increased considerably as land is developed; construction of impervious surface (e.g. parking lots) hinders the infiltration of rainfall into the soil. Therefore stormwater management is imperative to offset the possible impacts of development, flooding and erosion problems, concentration of flow on neighboring properties, damages to infrastructure, and non-point source pollution (i.e. pollution that comes from general drainage of the land such as runoff from parking lots and farmland).

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Combatting the Spotted Lantern Fly

This invasive, destructive pest is threatening our agriculture and timber industries as well as the plants in your own backyard.

For more information on the “SLF” see this document from Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Spotted Lantern Fly – Invasive Weeds Fact Sheet (1)

Invasive Species of Concern for Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council has identified about 300 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals as having the greatest current or potential negative impacts for Pennsylvania. 

This list is provided to inform development of regulation, policy, and education to protect our agricultural and natural resources.  If you have any questions about the species listed, please contact Kris Abell, Council Coordinator, at krabell@pa.gov.

https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/GISC/Pages/Invasive-Species-in-Pennsylvania.aspx

EAC At Strawberry Festivald

At the Historic Langhorne Association Strawberry festival the EAC had a booth for community education. Here are a few photos of our very successful adventure.

We had a pledge form and the children of Langhorne signed and pledged to help Langhorne Borough be green and they received a coloring book and a sticker of an animal that they would be helping by being green.

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