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Protect Our Water

The Problem
Do you ever think about what happens to a drop of rain that
falls onto the ground? It may land on a tree and evaporate; it
may land on a farm field and be absorbed into the soil; or it
may land on a rooftop, driveway, or road and travel down
the street into a stream or storm drain. Any precipitation in
an urban/suburban area that does not evaporate or soak
into the ground, but instead pools and travels downhill is
considered stormwater. Stormwater is also referred to as
urban stormwater runoff and polluted runoff. Increased
development across York County’s watersheds has made
stormwater runoff the fastest growing source of pollution
to the creeks, river, and the Chesapeake Bay.
The Solution
What can you do to prevent/control stormwater runoff? Check out the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection’s Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater BMPs on the DEP website (www.dep.
pa.gov) or on the Township’s Stormwater/MS4 page.
The Township has adopted and enforces a Stormwater Management Ordinance. New developments
need to have engineering review and approval of stormwater management plans.
Observe an erosion or sediment problem from any construction site? Call the York County Conserva-
tion District at 717.841.7430 to commence the investigation. Any other type of stormwater issue or
concern, please call the Township Office at 717.848.2858.

ADMINISTRATION

Goodbye…hello

Public Works Superintendent Steven Smith (right) retired in September 2021 after being with Spring
Garden Township for 24 years. Steve’s easy-going demeanor, his institutional knowledge, and his
hearty laugh will be missed in our facilities! We wish Steve the best in life’s next chapter. Craig Ruhl
(middle) was promoted from Building and Grounds Crew Leader to Public Works Superintendent.
Craig’s established knowledge of nearly 25 years of our Township’s infrastructure and facilities will
aid in his success. Brandon Burke (left) was promoted to Building and Grounds Crew Leader after
being with the township for 12 years.

Remember Robert Peña from the Spring
2021 newsletter? He was appointed as
the full-time Code Enforcement Officer
and Rental Inspector during the summer
of 2021! 2021 was the year of change for
Spring Garden Township. We would like
to welcome Beth Barnes and April Doster-
Wright (Administrative Assistants) and
Luther Wike, Jr. (Accounting and Benefits
Coordinator).

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