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Environmental Advisory Council

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Aug 21, 2026

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EAC Approves Bylaws, Expands Litter Work

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Environmental Council Advances Dam Lighting Review

The Environmental Advisory Council voted 5-0 to send letters to Friends of Easton and City Council about lighting at the Lehigh Dam falls. Members also planned outreach for a screened solar program available to residents and nonprofits at no cost to the city.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Dark Sky ordinance draft moves forward

The council voted 6-0 to send a letter about the draft Dark Sky municipal ordinance to Dave Hopkins for review. The ordinance discussion included how municipal tree lighting and decorative property lighting should align with shade tree requirements.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Easton EAC Advances Plastic Waste Reduction

The council discussed developing a plastic waste reduction survey and considered a local approach to reducing single-use plastic waste. A presentation reported that microplastics were found in Lehigh Valley waterways and that 41 Pennsylvania municipalities have adopted plastic bag bans.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

EAC Backs Safe Streets Grant

The Environmental Advisory Council voted 5-0 to draft a letter advising City Council to adopt the city's application for a Safe Streets for All grant involving the Larry Holmes and 3rd Street intersection.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

EAC Approves Bylaws, Expands Litter Work

The EAC approved two bylaw amendments and advanced a tobacco-litter reduction program that has collected 11 pounds of cigarette waste—about one-third of all litter collected—with approval for 40 collection straps and a grant supporting 150 additional units.

2 min readMunicipal coverage