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Environmental Protection Advisory Board

Environmental Protection Advisory Board

The seven members of the Environmental Protection Advisory Board (EPAB) of Upper Dublin Township are volunteers (re)appointed for a period of three years by the Board of Commissioners. Its membership represents a range of professional expertise and community interests.

The EPAB either initiates or upon request advises the Board of Commissioners on issues relating to protecting the quality of water, land and air resources. These efforts involve such matters as stormwater and erosion control, land use, waste disposal, recycling and chemical usage.

The EPAB reviews all township development plans and conducts necessary site investigations to ensure development is consistent with sound environmental criteria. As part of its public outreach in the form of surveys and interaction with other area individuals and groups, the EPAB learns of specific or general environmental concerns for which appropriate action is recommended to the Board of Commissioners.

The EPAB meetings are usually held at the Township building on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.

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Environmental Initiatives & Awards

Links to EPAB Initiatives & Awards

Initiatives

Awards

Congresswoman Schwartz recognized the efforts of the Upper Dublin Environmental Protection Advisory Board during her Energy and Environment District Tour in November 2007 (from left, Ward 5 President Commissioner Jules Mermelstein, Representative Allyson Schwartz, EPAB Member Peter Jacobson, Interim EPAB Chair Andrea Barol, Ward 7 Commissioner and Former EPAB Chairman Stanley Ropski.

EPAB Recognized by Allyson Schwartz
  (Click picture for larger image)

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Environmental Town Hall Meetings & Events

The EPAB Sponsors and Supports Environmental Events

Event Details Date Time Location
Stream Clean Ups EPAB Stream Clean Up
Vance Drive Neighbors
WVWA Stream Cleanup
4/27/13
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9a-noon
TBA
9a-11a
1005 Virginia Dr
Vance Dr/Limekiln Pk
12 Morris Rd/Barn
Movie Series on Sustainability Various Movies 2/12/13, 3/12/13, 4/16/13 7:30p Ambler Theater

Pictures From Various Events

Pictured below are volunteers for a previous Great PA Cleanup when DEP's Southeast Regional Office cleaned up a portion of the Sandy Run that runs through Fort Washington State Park. Tires, aluminum cans, Styrofoam cups, candy wrappers, toy balls and lumber were cleaned from the creek and the stream banks along Virginia Drive near Jaguar Press and DeVry University. The volunteers collected more than enough trash to fill two very large dumpsters. Among the larger items collected were tires and numerous pieces of scrap metal.

Volunteers Cleanup Sandy Run
Volunteers Cleanup Sandy Run

Local Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Markets are open from June until late October or early November. The PA Food Trust supports this local food sustainability effort. Discussions are underway to develop a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in Upper Dublin similar to Pennypack Farm in nearby Horsham Township. Please contact the EPAB if you would like to help make that happen.

The farmers' markets accept Senior/WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Vouchers and EBT/ACCESS card (food stamp benefits). To learn more about all Farmers' Market Nutritional Programs, or to apply for program vouchers, call Representative Dean's office at (215) 517-6800. The Senior FMNP provides resources to low-income seniors who are at least 60 years old and meet certain income criteria.

Market Name Location Dates Time Farms Stand #
Creekside Coop Market High School Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19117 June-November Sundays 10a-2p Lone Wolf Farm None
Glenside Farmers Market Easton Rd & Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 June-November Saturdays 9a-1p Althouse Farm
Herrcastle Farm
Lone Wolf Farm
215-565-6422
Jenkintown Whole Foods Food Market On The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046 June-October Saturdays 10a-2p Lone Wolf Farm None
Maple Acres Farm 2656 Narcissa Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 June-November Sundays 8a-8p (call for hours) Maple Acres Farm 610-828-7395
O & F Farm 1040 Skippack Pk, Blue Bell, PA 19422 June-November Monday-Sunday 8a-8p (call for hours) O & F Farm 610-272-9219

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Local Environmental Links

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Apply to Serve on the EPAB

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Visit the Documents & Forms page and download a Citizen Board Application to apply to serve on a Citizen Board.

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Seated left to right:
Ronald P. Feldman (VP)-Ward 6
Ira S. Tackel (Pres.)-Ward 4
Chester H. Derr, III-Ward 3

Standing left to right:
Sharon L. Damsker-Ward 2
John R. Minehart-Ward 1
Stanley J. Ropski-Ward 7
Rebecca A. Gushue-Ward 5

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