Tinicum Township, Bucks County

TOHICKON CREEK STREAM DESIGNATION
Many of our residents have reached out to us with concerns about the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection proposal to re-designated the Lower Tohickon Creek to trout-stocked fishery status. Click here to read Tinicum Township's comment letter to the DEP. Posted 7/10/19

TOHICKON CREEK STREAM EVALUATION DRAFT REPORT
The draft report is available for public review at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments through May 13, 2019 via the website, email at ecomment@pa.gov, or mail to USPS to Dept. of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, PO Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063. Posted 4/22/19

ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES

Uhlerstown Hill Rd hill section going one-way, uphill is OPEN.
Headquarters Rd Bridge over Tinicum Creek at Sheephole Rd is CLOSED.
Check traffic conditions on major PA highways: Log on to www.511pa.com or call 511.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT: August 24
On Saturday, August 24th, a Residential Hazardous Waste Event will be held at Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar RD, Fairless Hills, Bristol Township. For more info, go to www.buckscounty.org/recycling or call 215-345-3400. Posted 7/8/19

RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS
TVs, computers and some other electronics can not be disposed of with your regular trash because many contain mercury, lead, arsenic and other potentially hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater. The Bucks County Planning Commission lists 611 Metals located at 6776 Easton Rd, Pipersville as a TV and electronics drop-off location. Please check with 611 Metals at 267-221-6924 for acceptable electronics and fees. For more recycling info go to www.buckscounty.org/recycling or call 215-345-3400. Posted 3/28/19

RECYCLE YOUR USED MOTOR OIL AT TINCUM PUBLIC WORKS
If changing your engine oil, please bring the used oil to the Public Works garage,where there is a barrel in the parking lot. No gas or antifreeze, please. Posted 3/28/18

HEADQUARTERS ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
In Oct. 2018, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) filed a complaint (Case#: 2:18-cv-04508) in US District Court against PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration with regard to the Headquarters Bridge Project, stating the defendants have unlawfully determined that the bridge must be replaced with a new 2-lane concrete bridge. The DRN maintains that the existing bridge can be rehabilitated. PennDOT engineers have determined that the deterioration is too severe and there are two options: 1) Construct a new two-lane bridge, which PennDOT would retain ownership and responsibility. 2) Construct a new one-lane bridge, which would require Tinicum Township taxpayers to take ownership and responsibility. Revised 1/28/19

PENNDOT ROADSIDE SPRAYING OPT OUT
Residents who live along a state highway/road can choose not to have PennDOT spray herbicides, by filling out a vegetation management permit. Property owners must cut back and maintain their stretch of vegetation according to PennDOT standards. PennDOT will log it onto a color-coded GPS map that informs contractors where to spray. Permits should be mailed to: PennDOT, District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Posted 3/28/19

INVASIVE & DISEASE CARRYING INSECTS

Bucks County Mosquito Disease Control - Larval and mosquito surveillance is conducted from April 1st into October. Click here to learn more about the County program.
Spotted Lantern Fly - The PA Dept of Ag recommends banding your trees in the spring with tape purchased online or from your local garden center to trap the nymphs crawling up the trees to feed. Click here for more info.
Emerald Ash Borer- For more info, go to http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/insectsdisease/eab/. Click for a list of Ash Replacement Trees and PA Audubon bird-friendly landscape.

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