Environment & Outdoors
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Square Roots Collective Has Imaginative Plans for 30-Acre Strip of Green Space in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective, a group committed to advancing the community of Kennett Square so that all residents can thrive, will utilize 30 acres of green space that begins at Kennett High School and extends to Anson B. Nixon Park to construct something greater in terms of aesthetics, environmental cohesiveness, and functionality, writes Richard Gaw for the…
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Talk About Overkill: Pa. Residents Are Incinerating a Seasonal Pest with Propane Torches
Lanternflies. Yes, they’re annoying. And yes, they affect agribusinesses. But some mitigation techniques against them are getting a bit extreme, writes Abigail Gruskin for The Atlantic. In fact, the entire issue of the need to actively eliminate the critters is being questioned. Spotted lanternflies were predicted to decimate local trees, farms, and vineyards since they…
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Here’s What Kennett Square Residents Want at the Borough’s Last Plot of Undeveloped Land
In a recent survey sent out by Kennett Square officials, residents revealed their ideas for the borough’s last plot of undeveloped land, the 22-acre National Vulcanized Fibre (NFV) property off Mulberry Street, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Formerly the Nozesky junkyard, the property still requires environmental remediation by the Pennsylvania Department of…
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Bird Flu Found in East Marlborough Township
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township. This marks the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in birds within the commonwealth since the virus was first identified in North America in December 2021. HPAI has impacted domestic or…
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PA DEP Secretary to Speak at Penn State Brandywine April 1 at Social Justice Fair
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell will speak at Penn State Brandywine on April 1 about environmental racism and justice. The event will be held noon-1:20 p.m. on campus in the Student Union and by Zoom. The program is open to the public. Registration is required to attend virtually. More details and the…
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162 Picturesque Acres Preserved in Elk Township
Elk Township and Brandywine Conservancy officials gathered, along with Chester County and state of Pennsylvania representatives, recently celebrated the preservation of the 162-acre Martin property, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. This picturesque property boasts beautiful woods and open fields that are home to vibrant wildlife and headwater tributaries to the Big Elk…
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Chester County Appoints Rachael Griffith to Sustainability Director
Chester County has a new person at the helm of its Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission. In her new post, Griffith will assist county departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet the county’s goals for sustainability,…
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West Chester May Soon Be Getting Another Park
The West Chester Planning Commission has unanimously voted to recommend to borough council the installation of a tree-lined linear park, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The commission’s goal is for the linear park to be developed at the intersection of Gay and Adams streets, across from Borough Hall. It seeks to use…
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Nonprofit in Pennsbury Township Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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Land Owners Play Key Role in Protection of 111 Acres of ‘Biologically Valuable, Beautiful Property’ in Charlestown
Partnering with Charlestown Township, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has put 111 acres under protection in northern Chester County, according to a report from the Daily Local News. Conservation easements were pioneered by brothers Christopher, Nicolas, and Geoffrey Crowell on two properties, with funding for the easements coming through the township’s Open Space…
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Newlin Township Octogenarian — ‘The Orange Man’ — Keeps ChesLen Preserve Trail Litter-Free
Newlin Township resident Elwood Lewis, 85, is keeping the ChesLen Preserve trail litter-free, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Lewis spends most days hiking 2.5 miles while picking up any trash he finds along the way. Often, he finds nothing that needs to be removed, but the amount of trash usually increases during…
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Residents of Kennett Township Subdivision Ask Municipality to Rectify Damage from Abandoned Project
Residents of Timber Ridge Lane in Kennett Township sought municipal help with a nearby eyesore they believe also represents an environmental threat. Richard Gaw, in the Chester County Press, reported their two-year quest to have the situation resolved. Timber Ridge is a small development of only five homes. Three of them have been completed and…
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72-Acre Preserve in Chadds Ford Set to Open for Public Use This Spring
Thanks to a network of dedicated local nonprofits, Brinton Run Preserve is set to open this spring in Chadds Ford, writes Melissa Jacobs for The Hunt Magazine. With 72 acres of fields, the land is protected under a conservation easement. Currently, the rolling fields are home to 92 plant species and a large number of…
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Growing More, Better, and Healthier Food: Kennett Woman Launches Curbside Composting Service
WasteWell, a curbside composting service, now offers Kennett area residents an effective way to reduce waste and replenish local farms and gardens with vital nutrients, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. Operated by Jen Panaro, this service offers a simple solution to residents who lack the space, time, or inclination to turn food…
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Malvern-Based Saint-Gobain ‘Takes an Important Pledge’
Malvern-based Saint-Gobain and its subsidiary, CertainTeed, have recently joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge, writes Liz Carey for the Pennsylvania Business Report. The challenge encourages companies and organizations to lower greenhouse gas emissions across their portfolio by 25 percent or more over the next decade. Saint-Gobain has already set an even more…
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Wall Street Journal: Cochranville Farm Chews Through Savings to Invest in Methane-Reduction Technology
While agriculture is not yet being targeted in the Biden Administration’s push to curb methane emissions nationwide, some dairy farmers — including Ar-Joy Farms in Cochranville — are already taking steps to remediate the environmental threat. Katy Stech Ferek reported their efforts for The Wall Street Journal. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, livestock that…
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Report: Local Waterways — Including Chester County’s — Are Unhealthy for Fishing, Drinking, and Recreation
According to a new report by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, Chester County — along with most of the region — has some of the most polluted waterways in the Keystone State. Frank Kummer peered into the murky details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, 2,398 more miles of the state’s streams have been designated…
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Phoenixville to Build First Hydrothermal Carbonization Plant in North America
Phoenixville plans to build the first hydrothermal carbonization plant in North America at a municipally-owned wastewater treatment center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We could spend money doing the same old, same old and not change anything,” said Borough Manager Jean Krack. “Or maybe we can spend the money and improve the outcome and be…
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