Environmental Advisory Council
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) consists of seven volunteers appointed by the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors. Members of the Environmental Advisory Council, who serve three-year staggered terms, are dedicated to promoting environmental initiatives in the Township. They are joined by one Township liaison each from the Parks and Recreation Board and the Planning Commission. A Tredyffrin Township Engineer and a Township Supervisor attend meetings and participate in EAC discussions, as well.
Associate members are non-voting volunteers who serve one-year terms. They are elected by the Environmental Advisory Council for their engagement with its initiatives.
The Environmental Advisory Council works at the direction of the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors and as an extension of Township staff to research environmental issues and funding sources; to advise Township staff and supervisors; to undertake or sponsor environmental education; to partner with Township residents, outside agencies, and organizations with similar interests; and to coordinate environmental projects.
Strategic Plan
Watersheds: Promote stream health in the Township’s seven watersheds by addressing such issues as water quality and quantity, stormwater management, watershed restoration and protection, and community involvement. Efforts include the implementation and management of both tree and live-stake planting, installation of riparian buffers, and creation of rain gardens.
Educational Initiatives: Publicize the Township's environmental and educational initiatives, which include the benefits of planting trees and live stakes to improve stormwater control, use of riparian buffers, such as tall grasses and shrubs, and the preservation of bird habitat.
Environmental Initiatives: Research and promote environmental initiatives to protect natural resources and improve the quality of life in Tredyffrin.
Environmental Resource Fund Policy
At the June 15, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved the Environmental Resource Fund Policy. The purpose of this Special Revenue Fund is to support township initiatives focused on promoting stream health in the Township’s seven watersheds, publicizing the Township’s environmental and educational initiatives, and researching and promoting environmental initiatives to protect natural resources and improve the quality of life in Tredyffrin. More information on the Environmental Resource Fund(PDF, 139KB).
| Members |
Term Expires |
| Jonathan Wilson, Chair |
2/8/2027 |
| Amber Atwood Levy, Vice Chair |
2/8/2026 |
| Jennifer Cox |
2/8/2026 |
| Thomas Szwech |
2/8/2027 |
| Anne Murphy |
2/8/2028 |
| Susanne Hay |
2/8/2028 |
| Tracy Viola |
2/8/2027 |
| Ernie Falcone, Historical Commission Liaison |
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| KS Bhaskar, Board of Supervisors Liaison |
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| Jill Hammond, Planning Commission Liaison |
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| David Midgley, Staff Liaison |
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| Associate Members |
Term Expires |
| Phil Witmer |
2/8/2026 |
| Samantha Whitehouse |
2/8/2026 |
| Brendan Baneschewski |
2/8/2026 |
| Gus Fuedale |
2/8/2026 |
| Kim Tempas |
2/8/2026 |
| Dale Kline |
2/8/2026 |
| High School Associate Member - Vacant |
2/8/2026 |
| High School Associate Member - Vacant |
2/8/2026 |
Resources
Environmental Advisory Council Pages
For more information on Tredyffrin's parks, recreation and open spaces, go to our Park and Recreation page.
Environmental Advisory Committee Upcoming Meetings
Environmental Advisory Committee Past Meetings