Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Pipeline

The League of Women Voters believes that natural resources should be managed as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems. As citizens of the world we must protect our planet from the physical, economic and public health effects of climate change while also providing pathways to economic prosperity.

Why it matters

Resources should be conserved and protected to assure their future availability. Pollution of these resources should be controlled in order to preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of ecosystems with maximum protection of public health and the environment.

What we’re doing

The League promotes resource conservation, stewardship and long-range planning, with the responsibility for managing natural resources shared by all levels of government for maximum protection of public health and the environment.

Policies that reduce energy growth rates, emphasize energy conservation and encourage the use of renewable resources are strongly supported by the League, as well as promoting policies that manage land as a finite resource and that incorporate principles of stewardship.

Read policies of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which are supported by our Delaware County League CLICK HERE.

Advocate for local governments within Delaware County to adopt the LWV Climate Emergency Resolution - CLICK HERE.

The Central Delaware County League Local Program states: NATURAL RESOURCES: Support management and protection of natural resources in the public interest, including planning, land use, environmental quality and safety in our communities. 

  • Preservation and protection of open space for public use and monitor enforcement of land use ordinances.  
  • Advocate for renewable clean energy resources.
  • Monitor legislation that impacts the environment within Delaware County.
  • Join the LWV of Delaware County Environmental Committee efforts with that of the LWVPA and LWV Delaware County and other environmental groups.

Created and Maintains the Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse envirodelco.org 

 

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Click Below To Watch Video: Mariner East 2 Pipeline Facts in 3 Minutes


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Click Below To Watch Video: Environmental LNG RISKY BUSINESS in Delaware County, PA 

Risky Business link https://youtu.be/_vctJBcEoSQ

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Click Below To Watch Video: Pipelines, Pandemic and the Environment - LWV-CDC Hot Topics Presentation

YouTube Link 

Download Slides from Hot Topic Presentation: PDF icon Pipelines, Pandemic, and the Environment

 Pandemic Impact on the Environment Resources:

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What can you do

Review the resources linked below, join an environmental group and advocate with elected officials to protect the environment.

Pennsylvania League of Women Voters Environmental Resource Guides and Studies

Pipelines:

Watch the Video: LWV-CDC Jeannette Ross Environmental Lecture - Natural Gas on the Move NGL or LNG: Pick Your Poison (April 2021) CLICK HERE

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Watch the Video: LWV-CDC Jeannette Ross Environmental Lecture - New Developments in Sustainability and Environmental Health (March 2022) CLICK HERE 

Presenter Contact Information:

  • Melissa Muroff - 610-891-4292 and muroffm [at] co.delaware.pa.us. Environmental Crimes Unit - Press Release - Click Here
  • Francine Locke - lockef [at] co.delaware.pa.us Office of Sustainability - Click Here  Data and Mapping Portal - CLICK HERE

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Watch the Video: LWV-CDC Jeannette Ross Environmental Lecture - Environmental Health Priorities in Delaware County (March 2023) CLICK HERE 

Presentation Slides - CLICK HERE

Presenter: Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN examines threats to environmental health in Delaware County, particularly Chester City, including trash management and natural gas pipelines; health implications; and potential actions for residents targeting prevention and mitigation.

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PA and Local Government News & Contacts

Delaware County – DA’s Office - Environmental Law - Delaware County prosecutors turn to a new target: Environmental crime & Environmental Crimes Unit Information/Press Release

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

What’s Next - for the Delaware River and More

Pennsylvania Coastal Resiliency - Sea Level Rise - Major Impact on the Delaware County Communities of: Chester City, Darby Township, Eddystone Borough, Folcroft Borough, Lower Chichester Township, Marcus Hook Borough, Nether Providence Township, Norwood Borough, Prospect Park Borough, Ridley Park Borough, Ridley Township, Sharon Hill Borough, Tinicum Township, Trainer Borough, Upland Borough, and Upper Chichester Township

Good Groups to Join – (Need to Unify!) 

US Government Environmental Initiatives:

Read Environmental Reports:

  • Fracking with Forever Chemicals Report (July 2021) - CLICK HERE
  • Pennsylvania Climate Impact Assessment (May 2021) - CLICK HERE

Visit & Share the Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse - envirodelco.org

This website, sponsored and operated by the League of Women Voters of Delaware County, provides detailed and accurate information about what is happening environmentally in Delaware County as well as practical information about what each of us can do to improve our own environment.

For additional information contact League Member: Carol Butler, Chair of the LWV of Delaware County Environmental Committee butlercarol [at] verizon.net

Issues: