Ross Township
Sustainability News and
Programs
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Ross Township’s first Community Garden is well underway! This
spring, we have been busy preparing and planting raised beds for
the first crops! We are looking for volunteers who would like to
take part in this community effort, alongside Michael Miller, our
most recent Eagle Scout candidate that will be working with us on
this project.
Please contact Eloise Peet at 412.931.7055 x 233, or Lana Mazur at
412.400.3444 for more info on how to get involved!
If you would like to be informed of the committee’s progress or
contribute to the planning process, please contact Commissioner
Shaffer at [email protected].
CELEBRATE THE RAIN! WATERSHED
AWARENESS RAIN BARREL
WORKSHOP
SUMMER COOL-DOWN OPTIONS
Warmer weather is coming soon! Although Ross does not operate
its own pool, we can suggest three options: Bellevue Municipal
Pool, North Park Pool, & Valley Brook Swim Club. Ross will again
participate with Bellevue Pool to offer resident rates for Ross
residents. North Park (Allegheny County funded) Pool remains an
excellent family value!
R O SS TOWN SH IP NE WS
oss Township
BIKE//PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
NEWS
In celebration of the season the PA Resources Council, in
partnership with Ross Township, is offering a Watershed
Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshop. Rain barrels are a great way
to conserve water, supply non-chlorinated water for gardening,
and keep excess water out of the stormwater system, thus
alleviating one of the causes of flooding, water pollution, and
combined sewer overflow in the region. A rain barrel is a system
that connects to your downspout to collect and store rain water
from your roof. The water would otherwise be lost to runoff and
diverted to storm drains, streams and rivers.
One of the objectives of the committee is to identify corridors in
Ross that would most benefit from sidewalks and bike-friendly
improvements. The committee will also research potential
signage, lane marking and lighting improvements that may
contribute to increased bike travel safety.
Monthly meetings are h