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Environmental Advisory Commission

Advises and promotes education about issues relating to the management, promotion, use and protection of our local environment.

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission in Montgomery County PA advises and promotes education about issues relating to the management, use and protection of our local environment. Projects include: Sustainable Springfield, Renewable Springfield, recycling initiatives, and much more. 

Library Green Roof
County Stormwater Project Tour - Summer 2019
County Stormwater Project Tour - Summer 2019
EV Charging now available at the Township Library - Summer 2019
EAC information on the Spotted Lantern Fly - Fall 2019
Recycling Facility Tour - Fall 2019
Recycling Facility Tour - Fall 2019
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
EAC Planting Event at Mermaid Park - Fall 2021
Springfield Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
EAC touring the Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
EAC touring the Township's FIRST Hybrid Police Vehicle - fall 2022
No Mow May Program - Spring 2023

MEETING TIME & LOCATION

The EAC meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Free Library Of Springfield Township

Next Scheduled Meeting

Meeting Date Agenda
Environmental Advisory Commission
March 27, 20247:00 PM
N/A

EAC in the News

Oct 30, 2023

Leave the Leaves - Let Mother Nature Work for You!

Leave the Leaves in Your Yard and Let Mother Nature Work for You! Autumn is here again! The leaves are turning as the trees prepare for winter. But before you…

Leave the Leaves in Your Yard and Let Mother Nature Work for You! Autumn is…

Oct 3, 2023

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance At their regularly scheduled August Business Meeting, the Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a Single-Use Plastic Bag ordinance. This ordinance, which will take effect…

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance At their regularly scheduled August Business Meeting, the Board of Commissioners…

Jun 27, 2023

Single-Use Plastics and You: A Community Discussion

The Environmental Advisory Commission invites you to a community discussion on single-use plastics! The discussion will take place June 27th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM in the Springfield Administration Building.  Single-use…

The Environmental Advisory Commission invites you to a community discussion on single-use plastics! The discussion…

May 12, 2023

Native Plant Sale - May 13

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) will be hosting its second annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday May 13 from 10AM to 1PM outside the Free Library of Springfield…

The Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) will be hosting its second annual Native Plant…

Apr 26, 2023

No Mow May Program

Spearheaded by the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission, the Board of Commissioners have approved a pilot program for No Mow May for up to 25 residences in the Township.   Mowing…

Spearheaded by the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission, the Board of Commissioners have approved a…

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS

NAME

TITLE

Aaron Stemplewicz Chair, Member
Martin Ryan Vice Chair, Member
Steve Heverin Secretary, Member
Zeta Cross Member
Joy Bergey Member
Patrick Hynes Member
Gail Farmer Member
Richard Metz Associate
Patrick Eddis Associate
VACANT Associate
Brendan May Commissioner Liaison
Chuck Baily Staff Liaison

*It is customary for the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners to reappoint advisory board volunteers unless that volunteer expresses an interest to no longer serve on their respective advisory board. If you are interested in serving on a board with no vacancies, we encourage you to attend their meetings as a member of the general public. 

Springfield Township

Administration & Police
1510 Paper Mill Road
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Phone: (215) 836-7600 Fax: (215) 836-7180

Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.