Environmental Advisory Council


The Environmental Advisory Council meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Township Building.
Council Members
Gary Bonner
John DeMedio
Dyanne Jurin
Drew Meixell
Steve Lonesky
Seth Carey
Vacancy
Contact: eac@lowerfrederick.org


Bird Town Welcome Presentation
Great Backyard Bird Count
Bird Feeder Bingo

Lower Frederick Township has been accepted into the Bird Town Program!

Bird Town Pennsylvania works in partnership with local municipalities and like-minded organizations to promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.

Lower Frederick has formed a committee of township residents, EAC, and Park Board members to work with Bird Town PA in achieving these goals and objectives.

    December 2024: Make Your Own Brine Solution To Lessen The Environmental Impact of Rock Salt on Sidewalks & Driveways
    November 2024: Is Burning Leaves Hurting Your Health?
    October 2024: How to Compost Pumpkins

    September 2024: Why is Light Pollution Dangerous to Migrating Birds? 
    August 2024: Make a Simple Water Source to Support Pollinators
    July 2024: What Appliances Use the Most Electricity in your Home? 
     June 2024: Plastic Bag Bans Work 
     May 2024: Planet vs Plastic
     April 2024: Bird Friendly Lighting
Reducing light pollution during Spring and Fall bird migration is important to decreasing bird fatalities

     March 2024: Don’t Spring Into Garden Cleanup Too Soon! 

     February 2024: Saving Birds from Window Collisions with “Spider Web Glass” 

     January 2024: Pennsylvania Falling Behind In Renewable Energy Race

        December 2023: Tis The Season for Sustainability

        November 2023: The Problem with Plastic

        September 2023: What to do with Sump Pump Discharge

       July 2023: Why are Lightning Bugs Declining in Numbers? 
               Fun Facts About Fireflies for Kids

      June 2023: Benefits of Including Native Plants on your Property
Among them: They require less fertilizer and pesticides than alien plant species, and they provide wildlife habitat. 

   May 2023: Mosquito Control: What You Need to Know About Bti

   April 2023: Perkiomen Watershed “Plant-a-Thon”

    March 2023: PA’s 10 Million Trees Initiative

    February 2023: Gardening w/Natives Video

   January 2023: Energy Consumer Rebates (Energy Star

    December 2022: Energy Consumer Rebates (PA PUC)

   November 2022: Energy Saving Tips

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2023         2020
2022         2019

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2023        2020
2022        2019

2020
2021

Lower Frederick Township Environmental Advisory Council in Partnership with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy present: 

Stormwater Management Rain Gardens

April 22, 2020 was the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

In recognition of Earth Day, each member of the Lower Frederick Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) has shared one thing he or she feels is a simple task you can do to help the earth every day. Click on the photo below to view their suggestions and learn more about this global event.