Climate Change Task Force tours Valley Forge National Historical Park

GVF’s Climate Change Task Force, which advocates for its partners by taking proactive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy costs, protect air quality and public health and improve the environment throughout our region, took things outside "the office" and held a walking tour of the Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Sustainability is a priority for the VFNHP, which was showcased during GVF's Fall Partner Breakfast where the VFNHP received Platinum level for GVF's Sustainable Awards for the second year in a row.

Valley Forge National Historical Park began the rehabilitation on Washington’s Headquarters about four years ago. Below are some highlights from our most recent walking tour:

• One goal was to have less impervious surface by removing 2.5 acres of pavement, as well as improving their storm water issues with water infiltration system.


• No flooding has occurred, especially with the most recent hurricane.


• All concrete and asphalt that was removed was and continues to be recycled, opposed to going to a landfill.


• VFNHP also only plants native plants.


• Their 1911 train station was recently stored last year with the intention of trying to keep everything from its original existence. With the VFNHP focus on sustainability, they installed energy efficient light bulbs, as well as time sensors; energy efficient heating/cooling system.

Be sure to visit our Flickr page for pictures of the Climate Change Task Force tour.

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