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Plymouth Township, Luzerne County

Plymouth Township in Luzerne County has been awarded the title of the "First PA CleanWays Community" in Pennsylvania. Plymouth Township has been instrumental in the fight against litter and has committed themselves to take an active role in keeping their environment clean.

Plymouth Township has a history of being an environmentally friendly community. Its board of supervisors and planning commission have been active in organizing roadside and streamside cleanups, abandoned mine land cleanups, environmental education and workshops, and other activities that allow community members in the township to take part in making their municipality a cleaner place to live.

State Representative John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) commended the township for its
newly acquired "PA CleanWays Community" status. "The citizens of Plymouth Township have taken the initiative to make a lasting and recognizable difference in their community," Yudichak said. "Both residents and visitors will be able to enjoy an environmentally sound and aesthetically pleasing landscape as a result of these
efforts."

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) have recognized the township for its accomplishments. A sign unveiling for the "PA CleanWays Community" designation was held in April 2004.

We would like to welcome Plymouth Township into the PA CleanWays Communities Program!

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