Main Line Green Initiative

07/18/2026

Hidden among Philadelphia's creeks are a scattered collection of these features—meant to alleviate pressure from our waste sewer system. These are Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) outfalls, which is part of a system of pipes which incorporates our typical toilet waste with stormwater and rainwater—hence the term, "combined".

It's an old system that mixes with our typical toilet waste with stormwater, which normally should end up at the treatment plant, but during times of heavy rainfall, these pipes get backed up and overflow out these portals, sending our waste into creeks and rivers.

Fortunately, Philadelphia is working on fixing this, but it's moving at a slow pace, which is why DRN has a program recruiting volunteers to monitor these outfalls to collect data. If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking to participate this summer, please sign up here:
https://givebutter.com/CSOMonitor

07/18/2026

Haverford Township’s curbside composting begins in one week!

How can residents participate?

Check out all the details and guidelines @ https://havtwp.org/News/Havtwp_Curbside_Composting_Program.html .tab=0

07/18/2026

On Monday night at 6 p.m., I am hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss the issues with the enacted 2026-27 state budget and pending data center legislation. Register to participate and submit questions in advance at the link in the comments!

07/18/2026

Sustainability Update Lower Merion Township sent this bulletin at 07/17/2026 02:26 PM EDT View as webpage Friday, July 17, 2026 Solar Energy Support for Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits & Businesses Monday, July 20, 5:00pm, Ludington Library Join Philadelphia Energy Authority and the Lower Merion Env...

06/29/2026

03/17/2026

⚡ SESSION SPOTLIGHT ⚡

We are excited to announce our second breakout session speakers for the 5th Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference THIS FRIDAY! For a session designed to spark ideas, celebrate local wins, and keep Delaware County's sustainability momentum strong, join Community Projects Lightning Rounds at 1:15-2:15pm or 2:30-3:30pm!

Please note: this session is only available for in-person conference attendees and will not be livestreamed due to capacity restraints. If you missed registration for this year's conference, tune in for the morning sessions at a livestream link coming soon!

Thank you to Deb Soutar & Karen Murphy from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Steve Jacobs from Concord Township Parks & Recreation, Sarah Newman & Carol Armstrong from Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, Jay Baxter from Haverford EAC, and Woody Kotch from Transition Town Greater Media for what is sure to be an inspiring, action-oriented breakout session! Read more about the session speakers on our website at www.delcopa.gov/sustainability!

03/17/2026

The Haverford Township Paper Shredding Event is just two weeks away!

The FREE event takes place on March 21 at the Township Building from 8:00-11:00 a.m. (or ends when the trucks are full).

Full details and guidelines can be viewed @ https://havtwp.org/News/Havtwp_Shredding_Events_Info_Page.html