West Goshen Township is committed to keeping its creeks and streams clean and safe. You can do your part by following these guidelines: DO Plant native trees and shrubs along your stream. The roots of woody plants stabilize the banks and reduce erosion. In addition to shading, cooling and improving water quality, the […]
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West Goshen Installs an Enhanced Treatment System to Reduce Phosphorous
Phosphorous is a nutrient that increases plant growth and also helps the crops, but it is not conducive to the aquatic system because it causes preferential growth of plants over other wildlife which is known as eutrophication. A significant consequence of eutrophication can be algal blooms (cyanobacteria) in streams, rivers and lakes, some of which […]
Robert Lambert Park Offers Opportunities for all Levels of Skateboarders
Whether your child is a stepping on a skateboard for the first time or has been boarding for years, the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department offers opportunities for your son or daughter to improve skills, meet other boarders, and have fun. Beginner Skateboarding Clinics Beginners can participate in seven weekly skateboarding clinics between 1:30 […]
Belair Estate: The Home of George A. McCall
During the nineteenth century, West Goshen Township was a getaway for Philadelphia residents to relax at their country homes. The expansive pastures and dense forests offered a quiet reprieve from the chaos of the city. One of these notable residents was General George Archibald McCall. He retired to his West Goshen farm after a life […]