Review of Minutes and approval

Goals, Projects, and Tasks

Place Holders:

1. All – Reminder of EAC-initiated projects for next 6+ months: By-Laws, Brightside Farm Riparian Buffer Planting, Deerfield Riparian Buffer, Stream Naming (un-named tributaries), PA Turnpike Sound Wall Group, Charlestown Park Native Trees, Education Series.
2. Notices:

New:

1. Friends of Charlestown.us website discussion. It is a 501(c)3. For discussion – Armstrong

On Going

1. Ashlee Beyer Smith to present on P&R Weed Warrior program – invasive plant species weeding.
2. Recruitment for EAC member and associate members.
3. Comments on Jenkins property development, invited by land planner, Kelsey Stanton: all EAC members.
4. Armstrong & Goodman – update on riparian buffer project - Pigeon Run on Brightside Farm Park. Ailanthus tree removal. – Update.
5. All: Community Education series future suggestions (lettered) –
   1. The Streams of Charlestown and Fishing in Charlestown – need new title – Fall of 2021 (Goodman). Late October - tentative.
   2. Watershed-Friendly Property Certification program (Armstrong).
   3. Wild Neighbors: Loving, protecting, and peaceful coexisting with wildlife (Phila Metro Wildlife Center);
   4. Tour of invasive plant species
   5. Waste: Hazardous, Industrial & Medical
   6. Tree Identification: Can provide a webinar in months of dormant trees, or a walk during growing season: Richardson, get commitment for spring 2022.
6. Solomon – Nature News: (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.) Update. Need Oct topic.
7. Township newsletter articles (1/15, 4/15, 7/15, & 10/15).
8. Ways to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Armstrong, to include information on electricity monetary savings from trees, and Ways to Save Energy (Georgetown Univ.)- sustainability.georgetown.edu/community-engagement/things-you-can-do/
9. Armstrong, Goodman & Walker – status of Charlestown riparian buffer survey of potential sites.
10. Armstrong, Goodman & Solomon - EAC Bylaws – Committee update on progress, request for EAC members to submit to the committee the by-laws of interest to our EAC.
11. Goodman, Armstrong & Maany. Beautification of basins along Route 29 near Turnpike – Charlie Philips lead.
12. EAC plans for 2022
13. Natural Resources protective ordinances (trees and others) request per PC & Dan Mallach
14. Armstrong - Review of possible legislation for recommendation to our BoS. Right now, two important issues are SB 251 - the fertilizer bill, and EAC recommendations re RGGI

Other Updates.

• Township Manager:
• Parks & Recreation
• Board of Supervisors
• Planning Commission
• Historical Commission

For our Next Meeting: December 13, 2021

Adjourn