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Chester County Commissioners recognize excellence in Farming; Steve Castorani as the 2010 Farmer of the Year and Jane Pepple as the winner of the
Distinguished Service to Agriculture award.
Farming the County. Hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (EDC), and Agriculture Development Council (ADC). The forum was introduced by ADCs Duncan Allison with discussion focused on the region's dwindling agriculture infrastructure and other challenges, as well as positive issues.
Chester County Opens Wolf’s Hollow County Park. Wolf’s Hollow’s 569 acres were opened to the public, including a trail bridge leading from the parking lot off of Schoff Road, to the new regional park’s seven miles of hiking trails. See more photos of this event on CCPC Photography photostream.
Group envisions a bicycle-friendly borough. Wouldn't it be great if instead of taking your car into town to shop or grab a bite ... you could take your bike instead?
Historic energy grant for WCU. The money will fund the third phase in the University's 10-year plan to convert heating and cooling systems of roughly 25 campus buildings to a clean energy system known as geothermal.
Smart Energy adviser finishes first project. Smart Energy Initiative's recently launched Advisory Services program announced the completion of its first consulting project, a rooftop solar system installed at 716 Haywood Drive.
A. Duie Pyle invests in solar (video). Fourth largest solar installation in the PA - right here in Chester County.
Green Home Made From Concrete Converted to Live Classroom.
Chester County, PA's newest green home currently under construction was converted into a hands-on concrete form classroom for the benefit of architects, builders, engineers and government officials.
Powering up in Phoenixville. Franklin Commons flipped the switch on the new solar panels that will power the common areas in the building. The 25-kilowatt system has 106 solar panels that will offset 30% of the building's electric bill.
2010 Watershed Stewardship Awards. Chester County Water Resources Authority recently presented the 2010 Watershed Stewardship Awards to Brandywine Valley Association and Charles Jacob, Warwick Township Board of Supervisors Chair. Brandywine Valley Association was recognized for their 65 years of stewardship of the Brandywine Valley Watershed, and the Association's valuable efforts to protect water resources in Chester County. Charles Jacob was recognized for his life-long commitment to the protection of water resources and open space preservation, particularly in the watersheds of northern Chester County.
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Electric choice coming to PECO country. Effective January 1, 2011 rate caps are ending.
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will be permanently preserved. The largest tract of privately owned green space, 325 acres, in Philadelphia is now protected from development into perpetuity.
How to have a 'green' holiday. During the season of celebration, we need to show extra care for the environment
Sustainable Christmas tree decorations. There's plenty you can do this Christmas to reduce waste.
Is My Lunch Causing Global Warming? Did you know, the food system is responsible for 1/3 of global greenhouse emissions? With every meal you eat, you have the power to reduce climate change.
The Nature Conservancy’s Diversity Internship Program provides university students and recent graduates short-term paid assignments to explore different disciplines within our conservation work.