Environmental Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  •  3rd Thursday

Meeting Schedule

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Agendas and Minutes


Bird Town Pennsylvania

As of December 2024, UPT is officially a Bird Town Pennsylvania (BTP).

BTP collaborates with local municipalities to foster conservation efforts that benefit birds, wildlife, and people while promoting a healthier, more sustainable environment.

UPT has achieved the Green Level of the program and is already on track to level up by the end of the first year. Initiatives like establishing a Bee City Committee, planning a Shade Tree Commission, and launching a Sustainability Task Force are making a big difference in our community.

Learn more about BTP in this presentation. 


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In July 2024, UPT became an affiliate of Bee City USA, joining numerous cities and campuses across the nation in enhancing landscapes for pollinators. Bee City USA aims to create healthy habitats rich in native plants and free of insecticides. Pollinators like bumble bees, honey bees, butterflies, and many others play a crucial role in the reproduction of almost 90% of the world’s flowering plant species and one in every three bites of food we consume.

Members

  • Joshua Demaree, 1st District 
  • Michael Geise, 1st District
  • Vale Jokisch, 3rd District
  • Abigail Van Wassen, 4th District
  • Elisa Peters, 5th District
  • Pete Quagliareillo, 4th District
  • Eric Nelson, 1st District

Overview

The Environmental Commission is an advisory body to the Township Planning Commission, Recreation Board and Township Council. They are empowered to identify environmental problems, make recommendations on the promotion and conservation of natural resources, make recommendations for the possible use of open land areas, promote community environmental programs, and undertake environmental tasks as requested by Township Council.