Natural Lands and the Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) has honored Penn Township with the Growing Greener Communities Award.

This award recognizes a Chester County township that has engaged in a dynamic initiative designed to save land, steward natural resources, and connect people to nature.

Situated between the White Clay Creek in the Christina Basin to the north and the Big Elk Creek in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to the south, Penn Township is keenly aware of its environmental responsibilities. The township’s multi-pronged approach toward stormwater management includes public education, responsible planning, and infrastructure improvements all designed to protect the environment and ensure public safety.

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Along with an ongoing, robust public outreach program, 2017 saw Penn Township advance projects that improved the stormwater management on several miles of township roads. This included road and drainage system repairs and improvements to move stormwater from the roadways to the White Clay Creek.

“CCATO is pleased to be able to highlight the continued efforts and dedication of our local government members, the County of Chester, and Natural Lands in the area of environmental protection,” said David Connors, CCATO president. “Environmental protection efforts such as these will help ensure Chester County remains a healthy, vibrant community for years to come.”

“We were impressed by the strategy that Penn Township advanced toward environmental stewardship,” said Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands. “Innovative approaches in engineering and community participation not only improve the environment but can make communities safer.”

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