Stroud to honor Prince Albert II of Monoco

Prince Albert will be recognized for his commitment to freshwater resources through the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Though geographically small, Monaco is globally significant, and the Prince has used his worldly influence to promote bold environmental and ecological ideals. AVONDALE — On the eve of Stroud Water Research Center’s 50th anniversary, the 2017 Stroud Award for Freshwater...

6 county watershed projects win state grants

City of Coatesville to get $150,000 for storm-water management The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will invest more than $20.65 million in watershed protection projects, the state announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Six watershed protection projects in Chester County will receive $980,828 of the state funding through the Growing Greener Program, State Sen. Andy Dinniman in a news...

Reforestation effort branches out to East Fallowfield

Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will  improve water quality Trees will be planted Oct. 26 in East Fallowfield, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy. In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County this month alone. The plantings will bring the conservancy up to...

Refreshing way to warm up to the environment

Brandywine Trek takes Coatesville youth on ecological journey Connie Shapiro of the Brandywine Valley Association briefs the group before entering the water. By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The CoatesvilleTimes.com The nine Coatesville-area teens participating in the Coatesville Youth Initiative’s second annual Brandywine Trek this week used the creek for refreshment as well as education...

Whetting a thirst for water research

‘Brandywine Trek’ an educational odyssey for Coatesville teens By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com Participants in the 2011 Brandywine Trek land on the banks of the Brandywine with smiles. Besides providing area drinking water and scenic vistas for hiking trails, next week the Brandywine Creek will also double as a learning lab. Ten Coatesville-area teens will...