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| GVA PROTECTS the resources of Northern Chester County. |
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FOR EXAMPLE, GVA… |
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Helped to limit the
Warner Quarry expansion and protect Valley Creek. |
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Achieved
"Exceptional Value" status for upper French
Creek. |
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| GVA EDUCATES the community on environmental issues. |
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FOR EXAMPLE, GVA… |
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Organizes meetings on
water resources, streamside planting, effective
land-use planning, wildlife resources and local
participation in stream watches. |
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Offers summer camp
& school programs to young people, introducing
them to environmental concerns. |
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Offers horticultural
workshops and lectures to the adult community. |
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| GVA ADVOCATES environmental guidelines for growth. |
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FOR EXAMPLE, GVA… |
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Developed the Sustainable Watershed Management program as a tool for local
municipalities to incorporate regulation of water use
in their zoning ordinances. |
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Identified and
employed water resource experts in a local dispute
over Perrier's withdrawal of large amounts of ground
water. |
