Municipal Environmental Policy Advisor
As a Municipal Environmental Policy Advisor, I provide professional advice and technical expertise to advance the municipality’s environmental, climate, and sustainability objectives. I work with elected officials, staff, and committees to integrate environmental considerations into planning, policy, infrastructure, and service delivery, while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and alignment with community priorities.
- Provide municipal leaders with information on environmental issues and advice on the course of action
- Assist in forming an EAC (Environmental Advisory Council) or guiding an existing EAC.
- Provide updates on regional activities that may impact the municipality
- Engage with community groups, government agencies, and stakeholders on environmental initiatives
- Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for council meetings and committees
- Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, regulations, and council policies
- Coordinate environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Locate and support grant applications and funding related to environmental projects
- Contribute to environmental education, awareness, and capacity-building programs
- Coordinate with municipal environmental planning with the county climate action plan goals
Recent engagements and learning opportunities
TMACC – Turning the Corner: Funding, Trust, and the Future of SEPTA
Caln Township – Presented guidelines on best practice for EACs
WeConservePA – Fall gathering EAC Conference|
Chester County Planning Commission – Transportation Summit
Honey Brook Community Library – Air & Water Quality, Protecting the Headwaters of the Brandywine Creek
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry – Legislative Forum
Penn State – Solar Law Symposium
TESTIMONIALS
Under John’s leadership as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Honey Brook Township, the County and Township
have been able to stretch limited public funds further than ever. Over the years, John has been an effective steward of the
Township’s natural resources as well as it’s financial resources. John has been an important and leading voice to continue
preserving the irreplaceable natural resources that bless the Township with balance and frugality. Well managed and
maintained programs like John has promoted in Honey Brook offer a good positive vision for a sustainable future and high
quality of life for current residents as well as their children and grandchildren.
Bill Gladden
Former Director of Chester County Department of Open Space Preservation
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Key Provisions of the Clean Water Act Include:
Summary of the Clean Water Act
For over 50 years, the Clean Water Act has been critical in improving water quality and protecting public health and ecosystems. Today, it continues to guide how we manage and safeguard water resources across the United States.
Chester County’s Climate Action Plan
The Chester County Climate Action Plan was adopted by the County Commissioners on October 7, 2021. The Chester County Planning Commission prepared the plan with the County’s Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. It provides a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency at County government facilities and community-wide.