The Lower Saucon Township Planning Commission voted 5-0 Thursday to recommend preliminary approval of Bethlehem Landfill's expansion plans, subject to conditions identified in a Hanover Engineering compliance letter being met. The commission also voted to recommend granting various waivers identified in the Oct. 19 letter, which are needed for the plans to proceed.
The natural environment in part of Hellertown will receive some TLC thanks to a mini grant the borough has been awarded by Lehigh Valley Greenways.
If you've become a fan of the sustainable cleaning, personal care and other products sold by FD Market at the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market in Hellertown and elsewhere, you'll soon be able to purchase them nearby at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.
A group of residents concerned about proposed rezoning that would allow the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township to expand have announced a public meeting that will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Steel City Mennonite Church in Steel City.
A local stream will receive some TLC thanks to a Wildlands Conservancy grant for $120,000 awarded by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced earlier this month.
Just like their human counterparts are, Monarch butterflies and other beneficial species will soon be drawn to a popular trailhead on the Saucon Rail Trail in Lower Saucon Township. They won't be there to bicycle or jog, but they will be thankful for the efforts of those who do, some of whom recently created a native plant garden along Reading Drive.
If you're someone who is concerned about environmental sustainability, you're going to enjoy learning more about one of the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market's newest vendors.
On a beautiful late April day, Saucon Valley student-volunteers fanned out to help make their corner of the planet greener by planting saplings area residents recently purchased.
While Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, the Lehigh University community has been recognizing the spirit of the occasion by promoting sustainability and other green initiatives throughout the month of April as well as all year round.
This week--in celebration of Earth Day--we've released No Rain Date early. Fittingly, our special guest this April 22 is someone who cares deeply about our local environment. Christopher Kocher is president of Wildlands Conservancy and an advocate for preserving the Lehigh Valley's open spaces.
