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
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!
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
Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 2pm to 3:30pm Opalanie Park – 1422 St. Matthews Road Join West Vincent Environmental Advisory Council member Charlene Briggs for a foraging walk and learn about common backyard “weeds” & their food, medicinal & ecological value. The focus will be on plant identification, foraging basics,......
03 January, 2024
Mt. Cuba Center FIELD TRIP sponsored by the WVT Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Saturday, June 1st Private Garden Tour 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707 Join neighbors & nature lovers for a private tour of one of our area’s most acclaimed......
01 January, 2024
All are invited to our EAC Book Discussion. Please join us even if you have not read the book. Light refreshments will be served. Local leaders in backyard habitat also will be present to answer questions and offer expertise. BRAIDING SWEETGRASS By Robin Wall Kimmerer (Description) Drawing on her life......
05 January, 2023