Environmental Advisory Council
Donna Delany (12/31/2026)
Charlene Briggs (12/31/2026)
Kathy McDevitt (12/31/2025)
Barb Mako (12/31/2025)
Drew Wallace (12/31/2025)
Carys Egan (12/31/2024)
Rachel McKay (12/31/2024)
Board of Supervisors Liaison: Dana Alan
Contact:
eac@westvincenttwp.org
healthyyard@westvincenttwp.org
Agendas
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023 – no meeting
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023 – no meeting
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022 – no meeting
- May 2022 – no meeting
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
Minutes
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023 – no meeting
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023 – no meeting
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022 – not submitted
- July 2022
- June 2022 – no meeting
- May 2022 – no meeting
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
Committee Annual Report
The Environmental Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on issues that affect the protection, conservation, management, promotion, and use of open space, recreational, historic, and natural resources within West Vincent’s borders.
EAC members are Township residents, serving three-year terms, appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in a public session.
Archived EAC agendas and minutes can be requested from the Township by completing a Right To Know Form and sending to office@westvincenttwp.org. Your request will be fulfilled within five business days.
EAC Recognized by PA EAC Network – Nov 2022
EAC presented the success of our Pollinator Pitstop Program at PA EAC Fall Gathering in October. CETT also recognized as leader in clean energy community plans.
Pollinators Have a Pitstop at West Vincent Elementary School! – Nov 2022
Birds & Bees Garden Club helped students at WVE install a pollinator pitstop garden for all to enjoy while outside AND inside!
Birds & Bees Garden Club – Garden Demonstration – Oct 2021
Many interested gardeners learned about the lasagna method to prepare their spring pollinator pitstop garden.
Opalaine Park – Hotspot to Spot Feathered Friends on a Cold Rainy Day! – Nov 2022
24 species of birds were sighted on the Beginner Bird Walk held on October 2. Opalanie Park is a vibrant environment for many more species of birds.
West Vincent is recognized as a Bird Town! 
Learn about Bird Town Pennsylvania and its mission to promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier, sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.
Township EAC Event – A Few Birds – The Basics of Birdwatching – Sat, Aug 12, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – EAC guest speaker, naturalist author, Chris Petrak will introduce common resident birds and visiting migrants, where and when to see them, and nuggets about their life and habits, including familiar birds such as: the “poor sam”, the “perchickoree,” the “witchety”, the “peter-peter,” and more.
Township EAC Event – Tree Health Talk – Thu, July 27, 7:00 p.m. – It is sad to see so many of our trees dying and stressed. What can we do? Our District Forester, John Nissen, will give a short talk on problems our trees are currently facing, with suggestions on what we can do to help, as well as sharing the best native trees to plant now, good street tree options, and trees that can live well under powerlines.
Township EAC Event – Weatherstone Trail – Woodland Care – Sun, Mar 26, 12 noon Meet us on Pinehurst Drive at the paved Weatherstone Trail, just north of Route 401!
Many non-native, invasive plants are strangling many of the young oaks and flowers along the trail. We plan to gently remove them and learn about the plants along the trail.
Township EAC Event – Woodcock Evening Walk – Thu, Mar 16 at 6:00 p.m. Catch these birds do their mating dance in Opalanie Park!
RSVP at link above and read about these ground-dwelling birds before you join us on the walk!
- Click to View WV Pollinator Pitstop Program
- Click to View Healthy Yard Recognition Program
- Click to View Healthy Yard Recognition Application
Stormwater Damage – A recent Penn State article, “Slow the Flow: Reduce Stormwater on Your Property”, provides the latest information to help homeowners manage and reduce storm water runoff.
Download “The Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater” for more information on how to maintain your yard and control runoff created by Lancaster County Conservation District in partnership with the Little Conestoga Partnership.
Resident participation in Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) study – CWRA is working to review and update the County’s integrated water resources plan, Watersheds, and the County’s Stormwater Management Plan. A key component of the update process is getting input from residents from across the County on their water resources, water-based recreation, and stormwater concerns. If you are interested in contributing to the study, complete one of their surveys.
Learn more about the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show and Sustainability Efforts
West Vincent’s ROE – 2019 Environment Fact Sheet
Learn more here about the Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee and plans to manage growth and protect open space at their monthly meetings.
Greenway Lands Stewardship Guide for WVT – Natural Lands Trust – Dec 2005
- Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Program
- PA Dept of Natural Resources
- Chester County Conservation District
- Chester County Water Resources Authority
- Green Valleys Watershed Association
- French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust
- Penn State University Extension
- Keystone Native Plants – List