Mission Statement

The Upper Merion Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is dedicated to exploring and promoting ways to establish a more environmentally sustainable community. The EAC evaluates issues regarding regulatory initiatives and potentially hazardous sites to support and advise the Township's Board of Supervisors, commissions and personnel, and works with the community and regional organizations to foster environmental education and champion natural resource conservation.

News & Announcements

Please join the EAC joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors scheduled for April 10, 2008 at 8:30pm. Tune in to UMGA-TV Channel 22 to hear about the EAC's plans for 2008.

Committee Goals

Regulatory Recommendations
Improve recycling in township
Encourage sustainable building
Evaluate future development sites for sustainable building

Education and Awareness
Increase communication via the web
Build community awareness through Community Day activities
Educate on important issues through TV specials

Natural Resource Conservation and Remediation
Monitor Superfund site remediation
Prevent future contamination

Educational Links

Conservation International - Live Green.

Department of Energy's Searchable Map to Buying Green Power. What green power options are available to you?

Visit  Greenchoices.org  for products for a better planet.

Simple steps toward conservation collectively go a long way to helping conserve our state's natural resource - learn more at iConservePA.org.

5 Easy Ways to Go Green at Home

Bring a Bag:
When you go shopping, bring a reusable tote to carry your groceries or other items after making purchases.

Reuse water bottles:
Less than 20 percent of plastic water bottles get recycled after a single use, so instead of buying a pack of plastic bottles, drink from the tap or purchase a reusable water bottole and fill it up each time.

Save Electricity
Cut down on electricity by washing clothes in cold water and putting them outside to dry, opening a window and let in the light, and using smaller kitchen appliances when possible.

Reduce gas guzzling:
Obeying the speed limit helps reduce unnecessary acceleration, which will save on the amount of gas used and the percentage of carbon dioide produced by your car. Also, keep your tires properly inflated to improve your mileage.

Stop paper bills:
Save paper and time! Online statements are available and automatic payments can be set up through the company's site or your bank.

What Are You Doing to Go Green?

We are looking for stories of what Upper Merion Township residents are doing to go "green" in their homes. Submit your story to jlyons001@yahoo.com today.

Members

Questions about the EAC? Email: dparsells@hotmail.com.