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The
Ambler EAC represents a dedicated group of seven Borough residents, working to initiate
and sustain projects that improve Ambler's
ecological assets, reduce the total environmental & carbon footprint in
Ambler, and build awareness of environmental issues in the region. We write grants to obtain funding for projects and work with
the Borough to fulfill grants when awarded.
Borough Council appoints selected residents to serve a 3
year term as EAC Members. We benefit from the additional
support of committed Associates (not appointed by Council) who
volunteer to help with our initiatives.
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MEMBERS:
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Susan Curry, chairperson
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Ambler EAC since 1999, current
chair; former president of the Alliance for a Sustainable
Future; founded Pennypack Farm & Education Center in 2003
(an organic CSA farm); received grants to reduce lawn
chemicals, increase best stormwater management practices on
streamside properties, plant 100s of trees, restore riparian
buffers beyond 50' in Borough Park; install a rain garden at
Ricciardi Park, develop a downtown tree management policy;
advocate for natural resource protection ordinances; and serve
on asbestos citizen advisory group.
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Susan Johnsson
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Susan
Johnsson majored in Zoology and then became an
accountant. She loves watching the many different kinds
of fish in Rose Valley Creek, which runs alongside her back
yard. Susan has been a member of Ambler EAC since
December of 2007. She works to support clean, healthy
water, and enjoys the diversity of projects initiated by the
Ambler EAC.
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Candace
Kanaplue
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Candace
Kanaplue is a professional land use planner with a background
in community and environmental planning. She has worked with
communities helping them to manage change and to preserve
community character. Candace helps to guide communities and
private developers towards sustainable and responsible
development. She has lived in Ambler with her family for
several years and enjoys working with the community to make it
a wonderful place to live and visit. Candace has been a member
of the Ambler EAC since January of 2009.
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Skip Kershner
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Skip
Kershner received his M.Ed. in Environmental Science from
Arcadia
University
in 1992. He grew
up in
Upper Dublin
and has lived in the Borough since 2001.
As a former teacher, Skip is very aware of the
importance of educating and community service.
After leaving education, he became the managing partner
in Landscape Restorations LLC.
Skip prefers the naturalness of the world, advocating
the protection of all natural resources including the flora
and the fauna. He
is also certified under the Tree Tenders Program through the
PHS. Skip became a member of the EAC in 2008.
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Sigi Koko
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Sigi Koko is the
founder of the architectural design firm Down to Earth
Design and she brings over 15 years of expertise in
environmentally sensible design and education. She joined Ambler EAC
in Spring of 2008 and has worked on several initiatives,
including increasing the use of reusable bags in
Ambler.
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David Morgan
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Former member of the
Ambler Shade Tree Advisory Committee, during which time David
helped the Borough receive state and county grants. He
helps the Borough in gathering information for the
Environmental Corner of the Home Town News, which is published
twice yearly and appears on the Borough website. He has
attended conferences to learn more about EAC issues and
volunteers for special tree planting and other projects of the
Ambler EAC.
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Associates of Ambler EAC:
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Daniel Brouse
Andrew Salvadore
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PARTICIPATE!
Ambler's EAC currently has a vacant seat.
Please contact chairperson Susan Curry if you are interested & live
within Ambler Borough limits.
We welcome the public to attend our monthly Ambler EAC
meetings! You do not need to live within Borough limits to volunteer,
participate, or attend meetings.
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