ORPC Regional Environmental Advisory Committee
Mission Statement
We are volunteers committed to helping local governing boards, watershed associations, conservancies, and other environmental partners in restoring our watersheds, reducing stormwater runoff pollution, protecting safe drinking water, and meeting the environmental goals and objectives of our Oxford Region Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan.
Options to Get Involved
Interested in getting involved or learning more about the EAC and its current initiatives? Email orpceac@gmail.com for an invitation to our next meeting. We typically meet via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
The six Oxford Region municipalities have been sponsoring information tabling events during Oxford First Fridays and expanding educational outreach via social media. If you’d like to help, email orpceac@gmail.com.
The Octoraro Watershed Association (OWA) has resumed volunteer stream monitoring at 12 locations across the 208 sq. mile Octoraro Watershed (see calendar) and would love to have you join us. Contact rupertrossetti@gmail.com.
Calendar of Events
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to identify events or opportunities to volunteer or learn more about restoring and protecting our streams and drinking water. To add an event, email orpceac@gmail.com.
Facebook Page
Our volunteer EAC has launched a Facebook page that provides more frequent updates about news and events of interest to all who care about protecting our watersheds and enhancing water quality.
Partner Resources
Alliance for Chesapeake Bay Reduce Your Stormwater
Chester County Solid Waster Authority — Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
Chester County Water Resources Authority — Stormwater Management
Master Watershed Steward Program
Meeting Reports
Click on the month below for a copy of the most recent meeting report. (coming soon)
To propose an addition to the calendar "invite" please email orpceac@gmail.com.