The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is a seven-member Board, comprised of Township residents appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Members serve in a volunteer capacity for terms of three years or until their successors are appointed. 

Environmental Advisory Council Members

• Marc Basist  |  Member  (Term Expiration:  4/2026)

• Marie North  |  Member  (Term Expiration:  4/2027)

• Frank Petrocelli  |  Member  (Term Expiration:  4/2025)

• Derek Pinkham  |  Member  (Term Expiration:  4/2026)

• Sara E. Seipel  |  Member  (Term Expiration:  4/2027)

• Vacancy  |   Member

• Vacancy  |   Member

If you are interested in serving on this Council, please fill out the Volunteer Board Member Application and submit to the Township as explained on the form. There are currently (2) vacancies on this council.

Volunteer Board Member Application Form

Letter of Intent for Board Reappointment Form

About the Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council advises the Board of Commissioners and other Boards and Commissions on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of the natural resources located within South Whitehall Township.

Specific duties may include:

1. To identify environmental problems and recommend plans and programs for conservation of natural resources and protection and improvement of environmental quality.
2. In conjunction with the Park and Recreation Board, to make recommendations as to possible uses of open space areas.
3. To promote a community environmental program.
4. To keep an index of all open space areas, publicly or privately owned including, but not limited to, flood prone areas, swamps, and other unique natural areas for the purpose of obtaining information of the proper use of such areas.
5. To advise the appropriate Township governmental agency in the acquisition of property, both real and personal, by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, easement, devise, or lease in matters dealing with the purposes of this article.
6. The Environmental Advisory Council shall review subdivision and land development plans in accordance with the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, limited to matters pertaining to the foregoing subject matter. The findings of this review shall be prepared and sent to the Planning Commission as recommendations.