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Winter Scenes and Cleaner Streams

Thursday, September 5, 2019

By: Jan Bowers, P.G., Director of Facilities, Chester County

As we prepare for the winter months ahead, learn about some of the challenges associated with keeping icy roads safe and waterways clean with this special guest article by Jan Bowers, P.G., Chester County's new Director of Facilities, and former Executive Director of Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA). Throughout the years, monitoring has shown increased chloride levels over time due to a "runoff cocktail" of road and pavement deicers, wastewater treatments, fertilizers and animal manure. Read about how these increased chloride levels impact our waterways, as well as actions you can take to reduce your salt footprint at home.

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Looking Into the Future: Our Day Spent with Young Conservationists

Thursday, August 25, 2016

By: Michele Gandy, GIS Specialist

As an organization whose mission involves protecting clean water and open space, we understand how valuable the national parks have been as a way to engage both current and future generations with the glorious outdoors. From lush forests to deserts the color of a sunset, these national treasures...

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Preserving a Way of Life

Friday, March 11, 2016

By: David D. Shields, Associate Director for Land Conservation

The Brandywine Creek begins in Honey Brook Township in the northwest corner of Chester County. Hundreds of springs seep groundwater out of the Welsh Hills to form rivulets that turn into streams that ultimately become the east and west branches of the Brandywine...

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Coffee with Conservationists: David Shields

Monday, February 8, 2016

By: Meredith Mayer, Community Engagement Coordinator

Magnificent Landscapes Preserved ForeverAs the youngest member of the Brandywine Conservancy staff, I find that the differences in perspective on the environmental and conservation fields generate some fascinating conversation....

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GIS: More than Just Mapping

Friday, January 22, 2016

By: Michele Gandy, GIS Specialist

You might have heard of the term GIS (Geographic Information Systems), but you are not alone if you’re wondering how this important technology is used. Over the holiday season, friends and family would occasionally ask me, “So you just make maps all day?”,...

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