Environment & climate in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,154 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most environment & climate activity
- Lansdowne, PA (88)
- West Chester, PA (76)
- Allentown, PA (60)
- New Hope, PA (56)
- Erie, PA (56)
- Abington, PA (53)
- Malvern, PA (53)
- Wyomissing, PA (50)
- Philadelphia, PA (45)
- Lansdale, PA (42)
- Media, PA (39)
- Ephrata, PA (38)
Latest matching meetings
Environmental Advisory Council meets; agenda is routine business only
The Whitpain Township Environmental Advisory Council is holding its regular September 2026 meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: roll call, approval of July minutes, old and new business, project reports, upcoming events, and public comment. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts…
Council to swear in new police chief and consider vacating Perkiomen Street
The Emmaus Borough Council will hold its regular meeting, featuring the swearing-in of Chief of Police Joseph Sokolofski and a public hearing on Ordinance 1288 to vacate a portion of Perkiomen Street. The council will also consider hiring a police officer and a billing clerk, a fee-in-lieu-of-parking request for…
Commission reviews solar farm proposal and multiple data center regulations
The Wayne County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed 107-acre utility solar farm in South Canaan Township and review several zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments related to data centers across multiple municipalities. Staff reports include feedback on proposed data center regulations in Texas, Clinton…
Fayette County Salary Board to vote on part-time recycling driver position
The Fayette County Salary Board will consider approving minutes from its June and August meetings and creating a part-time Recycling Driver position with a CDL, paying $20.00 per hour, effective immediately. The meeting includes public comment periods on agenda items and salary board matters.
Shade Tree Commission to review annual report, grants, and fall events
The Abington Township Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Penmore Place update, plan fall events, review the annual report to the Board of Commissioners, and review grant applications and awards. The agenda includes several upcoming tree distributions and plantings.
Public Works Committee to consider sludge hauling contract extensions and stream fee repeal hearing
The Public Works Committee will discuss and vote on extending contracts with McGovern Environmental Inc. for sludge hauling and waste disposal at current rates, and will announce a public hearing on repealing the borough's Stream Protection Fee Ordinance. They will also discuss street sweeping parking regulation…
Council to consider snow route expansion, rental program, capital projects
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will hold a public meeting on September 3, 2026, to consider several ordinances, change orders, and project updates. Key items include a proposed ordinance on snow emergency routes, change orders for street and masonry repairs, and discussions on a residential rental program and…
Sustainability Advisory Committee to discuss budget and outreach
The Sustainability Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main items are community outreach, volunteer coordination, updates from previous meetings, and the 2026/2027 budget. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
Upper Moreland EAC plans October bird and farmstead events
The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, plan a farmstead event for October 3rd, discuss Bird Town resources and an October 10th event, and review updates on their Facebook page. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions scheduled.
New Hope EAC discusses ordinance gaps and upcoming environmental events
The New Hope Environmental Advisory Council will review minutes from its August meeting, hear a council update, and discuss feedback on business glass recycling and single-use plastics reduction. Members will also review the Fall Newsletter for Bird Town USA and explore a potential expansion of the battery recycling…
Parks board to review softball batting cage request and 2027 budget plan
The Lower Paxton Township Parks and Recreation Board will meet on September 2, 2026, to discuss a request from the Linglestown Softball Association to install a batting cage at Koons Park, review the 2027 operating budget and capital plan proposal, and receive updates from the Greenway Committee. The board will also…
Council to vote on gun shop ordinance, EAC expansion, truck purchase
The Lansdowne Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting with a public hearing on a retail gun shop ordinance and several action items. The council will vote on expanding the Environmental Advisory Council, approving certificates of appropriateness for two Baltimore Ave properties, purchasing a pickup truck, and…
Public hearing on East Carson Street Neighborhood Improvement District
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a second public hearing regarding Ordinance 2026-0518. This ordinance proposes the establishment of an East Carson Street Improvement District to fund and manage specific area improvements.
Tree Commission to review risk evaluations and condemnations for 10 trees
The West Chester Tree Commission will review written evaluations of 10 trees, including several recommended for removal due to decay, dead branches, and storm damage. They will also discuss a priority recommendation to remove and replace a pin oak at 239 E Gay Street, and plan fall and spring tree plantings.
Shade Tree Commission to review tree work applications and programs
The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear the borough arborist's report on tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, and review five applications for tree work at specific addresses. The agenda also includes responses to previous applicants and new business items.
Wyomissing amends zoning code to mandate landscape architect plans for new developments
The Planning Commission is reviewing a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Borough's Zoning Code. The amendment adds a definition for 'Landscape Architect' and imposes uniform, detailed requirements for landscape plans as part of preliminary and final land development plans. It establishes specific rules for…
Commission to decide whether to remove or prune sycamore tree near tennis courts
The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission will review its ongoing collaboration with the school district and funding for tree inventory planning. The primary decision item is the removal or pruning of a sycamore tree next to the newly resurfaced tennis courts, which is dropping debris on the facility. The meeting also…
Sustainability Committee to discuss benchmarking, composting, and energy aggregation
The West Chester Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a benchmarking ordinance, composting program, and a Community Choice Aggregation resolution. The committee will also receive updates from other borough committees and hear resident comments on…
Committee to discuss tree protections, lawn-to-meadow rules
The West Goshen Township Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives, including a landscaping ordinance, native planting projects, and potential ordinance changes for lawn-to-meadow transitions. New business includes considering additional protections…
Shade Tree Commission to discuss fall festival, tree grants, inspections
The Lower Paxton Shade Tree Commission will meet to review July minutes, discuss the Fall 2026 Grant Cycle for Kohl Park, and continue planning for the Fall Festival on October 3rd. They will also address hazardous tree inspections and hear public comment.
Shade Tree Commission reviews multiple landscape and planting updates
The Downingtown Shade Tree Commission is meeting to hear public comments and receive updates on various ongoing projects, including the Borough, Miyawaki Grant, and several landscape reviews. The commission will also discuss a work session under new business. The agenda is primarily procedural, consisting of updates…
Council to review conditional use and site plan for Beverly Manor
The Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to consider a conditional use application (CU-3-26) and site plan (SP-6-26) for the Beverly Manor property. Public comment will be taken before the discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
Council to consider street acceptance, zoning amendment, and traffic changes
Lititz Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to accept Hensley Street in Sutters Meadow and amend downtown zoning for solar and accessory structure demolition. They will also consider an ordinance for a four-way stop on N. Cedar Street and one-way Pine Lane, along with sewer and water acceptance…
Commission reviews five new grading permits and updates on riparian projects
The Radnor Township Shade Tree Commission will review five new grading permit applications, including one involving the removal of three trees at 317 Devon Ave. The meeting includes status updates on the Williams Riparian Project, the Warren Filipone Memorial Park Riparian Maintenance Project, and the Commemorative…
Allentown EAC to discuss Climate Action Plan priorities and community input
The Allentown Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on the Climate Action Plan, including public engagement tools like an interactive map and a poll for prioritizing strategies. The agenda also includes old business such as the Lehigh Valley Switch Together update and goal review, plus community…
EAC to discuss stormwater grant, bird resolution, and garden events
The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from Borough Council and other boards, and discuss ongoing 2026 projects. Key items include a grant application for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin, a bird migration lighting resolution, and upcoming volunteer…
EAC plans tree planting, native tree giveaway, and recycling events
The Lansdale Environmental Advisory Commission is meeting to review past events and plan upcoming activities, including a rain barrel event, nature walk, electronic recycling, and bird walks. They will also coordinate volunteer efforts for tree planting and streambank restoration along North Neshaminy Creek and…
Environmental Advisory Council to discuss 2027 budget and initiatives
The Abington Township Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from July, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss ongoing projects including recycling outreach, energy initiatives, Bird Town updates, land development, and school district collaboration. New business includes planning for the 2027…
Commissioners vote on Landex renewal, river cleanup funding, and service agreements
Warren County Commissioners will review the consent agenda and vote on new business items, including the renewal of the Landex agreement and requests for Act 13 river funding. The meeting also covers amendments to family services and medical transportation agreements, as well as reassessment appeals settlement offers.
Council reviews salt reduction, plastic surveys, and warehouse solar bill
The Environmental Advisory Council will hold a public meeting to review reports on climate action, sustainability, and transportation. The agenda includes a presentation on salt reduction alternatives and discussions on plastic and litter pollution surveys. The body will also discuss a state bill regarding solar…
Shade Tree Commission reviews plantings, ordinance revisions, and tree orders
The New Hope Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review old business, including pending plantings at Lenape Park and Kingswood Entrance, and to discuss new items such as a tree trim application, ordinance revisions, and whether to order PHS Bare Root Trees. The agenda is largely routine administrative work, with no…
Planning Commission to review multiple solar projects and subdivision modifications
The Bradford County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to review subdivision and land development applications, including several modification requests for on-lot septic and street access, and to consider approvals for multiple solar energy projects. The agenda was amended at the…
Shade Tree Commission plans Main St tree replacement, library planting
The Ephrata Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss replacing a removed tree on Main St with a November planting target, updating the Tree Bank sign project, and collaborating with the Ephrata Public Library on property-line plantings. They will also review feedback on a tree inventory app and other updates.
Planning commission to review multiple solar projects and subdivision requests
The Bradford County Planning Commission will review 13 subdivision and land development applications, including three solar projects, a fuel station, and a gas compressor station. Several subdivision requests seek waivers from on-lot septic and street frontage requirements. The commission will also receive a monthly…
Shade Tree Commission reviews planting, programs, and new projects
The Malvern Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review unfinished business, including approving June meeting minutes, updates on King Street fall tree planting and the Silva Cell project, and planning for the Tree Checkers and fall BRT programs. They will also discuss finances, follow up on a tree survey, and get an…
EAC to discuss grants, tree ordinance, and recycling outreach
The Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on old business, including a Bird Town PA grant, a possible publication on lithium batteries, and the tree ordinance. New business includes a state grant possibility, bird outreach, and recycling outreach. The council will also consider ongoing requests…
Council to consider vacating part of Perkiomen Street
The Emmaus Borough Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 1288, which would vacate a portion of Perkiomen Street. The agenda also includes solicitor comments, public comments, and council comments before adjournment.
Parks Committee to review Sixth Street Park and Memorial Park projects
The Lititz Borough Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the skatepark, Memorial Park, and the Rail Trail, along with a discussion on Sixth Street Park and the Snyder Little Library. They will also review the Memorial Park Phase 1 project and hold a park tour and improvement discussion. The agenda is…
Lansdale EDC to discuss $51,850 Main Street grant for BID creation
The Economic Development Committee will discuss a PA DCED Main Street Matters grant application to create a business improvement district (BID), with a total project cost of $51,850 and a required 30% match of $15,555. The committee will also review Main Street cleanup plans, budget funding for communications, and…
Council to consider vacating Perkiomen Street and disabled parking spots
The Emmaus Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including vacating a portion of Perkiomen Street, adding residential disabled parking signs at 217 N 7th Street and 368 Broad Street, and making Adrain Street a two-way street. The council will also review resignations, a request to use a borough-owned…