Environmental Advisory Council
Special Edition EAC Newsletter
The Environmental Advisory Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM.
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Meeting Minutes
2013 Meeting Minutes
2012 Meeting Minutes
2011 Meeting Minutes
2010 Meeting Minutes
2009 Meeting Minutes
2008 Meeting Minutes
On Feb. 6, 2013 Pennsbury senior and Lower Makefield resident Kim Wodzanowski was the recipient of LMT's prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award for the year 2012. Several years ago Kim started a recycling effort at Pennsbury sporting events that eventually led to the creation of a "Green Team" club at the high school. This club is now involved in all sorts of recycling efforts throughout the Lower Makefield Community and has become a permanent fixture in the Pennsbury System. Kim's long range view and dogged determination have made all this possible She has been an inspiration to us all.
Cool Cities Sustainability Action Plan
Click here to view the document
"WHEN IT RAINS, IT DRAINS"
THE STORY OF LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Click here to view the presentation
Geothermal HVAC And Other Green Ideas
The Lower Makefield Township Environmental Advisory Council presents "Geothermal HVAC And Other Green Ideas" presentation by Jeffery A. Smith, J. A. Smith Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc
The program gives home and small business owners tips on how to reduce energy maintenance costs.
Click here to watch the video
New Green Building Code Ordinance
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2012 EAC Review
2011 EAC Review
2010 EAC Review
2009 EAC Review
2008 EAC Review
2007 EAC Review
2006 EAC Review
Current EAC Projects
Increasing the amount of Open Space in the Township
Passing a Pervious Pavement Ordinance
Passing a Historical Tree Ordinance
Enacting some of the recommendations in the Cool Cities Sustainability Plan
Increasing the amount of recycling in the Township
Lower Makefield Township Low Impact Development Ordinance
Best Management Practices
Requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment Report
LID Ordinance No. 363
LID Ordinance No. 364
Lower Makefield Township Native Plant Ordinance
Native Plant List
Native Plant List - Trees
Native Plant Resolution
Native Plant Ordinance
Global Warming
Sierra Club - Cool Cities Program
Cool Cities Fact Sheet
Cool Cities Resolution
Cool Cities Committee Call for Committee Members
10 Things You Can do to Reduce Global Warming
Smart Power
Greater Philadelphia Clean Energy Campaigns
Information on Clean Energy
Recycling Corner
Lower Makefield Township has expanded the list of items that residents can recycle for curbside pick-up. Click here for a complete list. Recycling saves energy, resources, reduces pollution and helps to keep taxes lower.
Cell Phone recycling can be done at http://www.gooddeedfoundation.org/
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Schedule and information can be found at
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/CommunityServices/Planning
Commission/Recycling.aspx
More information on recycling can be found at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on "Pennsylvania's Recycling Page."
Environmental Steward Award
This year the EAC is recognizing the individuals, businesses and groups who, through their outstanding and creative efforts, have made significant achievements in improving and sustaining the quality of our environment. We will review all environmentally-related nominations but we are specifically soliciting nominations for achievements related to:
- Pollution Prevention
- Resource Conservation
- Sustainability
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Leadership
To find out more about the program click here.
For a copy of the nomination form click here.
? Why Go Native ?
Click the links below for listings of Native Plants that:
Attract Birds
Attract Butterflies
Are Deer Tolerant/Resistant
We will be updating this page with other native plant lists in the future.
THE LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL INFORMATION
The LMT EAC maintains and updates on a regular basis an Environmental Publications rack in the lobby at the LMT Administrative Building. Next time you stop by the Township Building please take a look at the free environmental information.
