Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) is appointed to provide advice to the Township Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Board and Board of Supervisors on matters dealing with the protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of natural resources located within the Township. The EAB consists of seven residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors, serving overlapping three-year terms. The EAB is established to:

Identify environmental problems and recommend plans and programs to the appropriate Township Board and/or Commission for the promotion and conservation of the natural resources and for the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment within the Township's limit
Promote community environmental awareness and programs; and,
Undertake such environmental tasks as requested by the Board of Supervisors.

Please click on the links below for the appropriate information:

PA Department of Environmental Protection - Air, Land, Water & Energy Topics

PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wild Plant Program Topics

The EAC Network

Whitemarsh Township Stormwater Task Force Report

US Environmental Protection Agency [9-minute video]
"Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In"

What is Stormwater?

Ten Simple Steps to Improve Stormwater Quality

How Do Rain Gardens Work?

Types of Rain Barrels

Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association

Responsible Home Gardening