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Environmental Advisory Commission

Advises and promotes education about issues relating to the management, promotion, use and protection of our local environment.

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission in Montgomery County PA advises and promotes education about issues relating to the management, use and protection of our local environment. Projects include: Sustainable Springfield, Renewable Springfield, recycling initiatives, and much more. 

Library Green Roof
County Stormwater Project Tour - Summer 2019
County Stormwater Project Tour - Summer 2019
EV Charging now available at the Township Library - Summer 2019
EAC information on the Spotted Lantern Fly - Fall 2019
Recycling Facility Tour - Fall 2019
Recycling Facility Tour - Fall 2019
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
Springfield Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
EAC touring the Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
EAC touring the Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
No Mow May Program - Spring 2023

MEETING TIME & LOCATION

The EAC meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Free Library Of Springfield Township

Next Scheduled Meeting

Meeting Date Agenda
Environmental Advisory Commission
June 28, 20237:00 PM
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EAC in the News

May 12, 2023

Native Plant Sale - May 13

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) will be hosting its second annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday May 13 from 10AM to 1PM outside the Free Library of Springfield…

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) will be hosting its second annual Native Plant…

Apr 26, 2023

No Mow May Program

Spearheaded by the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission, the Board of Commissioners have approved a pilot program for No Mow May for up to 25 residences in the Township.   Mowing…

Spearheaded by the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission, the Board of Commissioners have approved a…

Mar 23, 2023

Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Bags

Single-use plastics are goods made primarily from fossil fuel–based chemicals commonly used for packaging and serviceware, such as bottles, wrappers, straws, and bags, that are meant to be disposed of…

Single-use plastics are goods made primarily from fossil fuel–based chemicals commonly used for packaging and…

Jun 4, 2021

Springfield PD Goes Green as First Hybrid Goes into Service

Springfield Township and its Police Department are moving toward a greener and more sustainable future as its first hybrid police vehicle enters service for daily patrol duty. Springfield Police Starts…

Springfield Township and its Police Department are moving toward a greener and more sustainable future…

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS

NAME

TITLE

Aaron Stemplewicz Chair, Member
Martin Ryan Vice Chair, Associate
Steve Heverin Secretary, Member
Zeta Cross Member
Joy Bergey Member
Chris Richter Member
Patrick Hynes Member
Desiree Rammon Member
Richard Metz Associate
Patrick Eddis Associate
Peter Wilson Commissioner Liaison
Brandon Ford Staff Liaison

*It is customary for the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners to reappoint advisory board volunteers unless that volunteer expresses an interest to no longer serve on their respective advisory board. If you are interested in serving on a board with no vacancies, we encourage you to attend their meetings as a member of the general public. 

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