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Upcoming Events                     

Saturday, September 20th - Electronics/Computer Recycling Event in Upper St. Clair

See the township’s web site for more information about this e-cycling event. Please take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of old TVs, computers, appliances, etc.

CLS News                     

CLS Honors Doug Watkins

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, CLS celebrated Doug Watkins’ 25 years of service to the Township and his work with CLS by holding a tree planting ceremony at Boyce Mayview Park.

Doug and Claire Watkins (sixth and seventh from left), Congressman Murphy (fifth from left), and members of the CLS board.

Doug and CLS worked together on the McLaughlin Run Streamside Stabilization Project to improve water quality and reduce flooding in McLaughlin Run and the Chartiers Creek watershed. He also gave his support for the CLS stewardship approach at Boyce Mayview Park which focuses on the worth and role of the natural lands resource conservation in our community. Doug supported and praised CLS’s work with the River Sweep project to keep our streams in USC clean and free of debris.

In honoring Doug, a Liriodendron tree, commonly known as a tulip poplar tree, native to our area was planted near the picnic pavilion at Boyce Mayview Park. The Watkins family and friends, Congressman Tim Murphy, USC Township staff, CLS Board of Directors and members attended the event.

Plastics Recycling Update

All Plastics Coded 1 through 5 Can Now Be Recycled at the Curb

The two organizations handling plastics recycling in the Pittsburgh region have upgraded their facilities and can now handle all plastic bottles, etc. bearing codes 1 through 5. Through the efforts of John Despines, the township was advised of this option and negotiated with our hauler to start accepting the additional plastics immediately. Well done!

Dell Lesnett Receives Tracey Buckman
Stewardship Award

Thomas “Dell” Lesnett has received the Tracey Buckman Stewardship Award for 2007.  This award is given annually to a person who has contributed in a significant way to the stewardship, care and nurturing of the natural environment.

Many years ago, Dell Lesnett, sometimes known as the Bluebird Man, began working with patients at Mayview State Hospital to build Bluebird boxes that were then installed on the hospital grounds.  Even though the Mayview Hospital project eventually faltered, Dell continued to expand his work, putting many more boxes into Boyce/Mayview Park, Gilfillan Park, the municipal golf course, and Friendship Village.  Not only did Dell build the boxes, but he maintained them throughout the year.  This required cleaning and repairing the boxes, looking in on the nesting birds, counting the eggs, counting those that fledged and maintaining extensive records.  At one time, Dell was maintaining as many as 100 Bluebird boxes.  Dell’s interest in the project continues even today, but age and health concerns have dictated that he pass his project on to others in the township.  All of us are indebted to Dell Lesnett for the large population of Bluebirds we find in Upper St. Clair’s wooded areas today.

REEC Events

The Regional Environmental Education Center in Boyce-Mayview Park has a variety of events planned for the coming months. There is something for all interests and all ages. See the Events page at the REEC website, www.regionaleec.org, for details.

USC Recycling

24/7 Paper Recycling Is Here!

Now it is easier than ever to recycle waste paper and cardboard in Upper St. Clair.

There is a permanent, 24/7, recycling drop-off site located in the small Public Works parking lot off of Truxton Road. You can bring materials for recycling anytime, and it is no longer necessary to separate cardboard from paper. Please flatten empty cardboard boxes and leave shredded paper in bags. (Hint: Although plastic bags for shredded paper are acceptable, why not use paper grocery bags or, if you have a lot, use paper leaf bags.) Please take household batteries to Walgreens (Photo Department), Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Batteries Plus (Rt. 88, Castle Shannon), IKEA, or the E-House (South Side).

Weather                     

Here’s what to expect if you’re going outside to enjoy the natural beauty of Western Pennsylvania.

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