Oko Environmental, LLC

Kara Okonewski is an environmental science professional with a concentration in Natural Resources and Conservation and a resident of Springfield Township. She understands how difficult it can be to follow major local decisions when important information is spread across meeting packets, technical reports, FOIA records, zoning documents, and public meetings.

She created Oko Environmental to help bring that information together and explain it in plain language.

Through independent research, document review, meeting summaries, and public records, Oko Environmental helps residents better understand major land use and environmental issues affecting Springfield Township and nearby communities. Current focus areas include the proposed Levy/Burroughs sand and gravel mine on Ormond Road, data center zoning discussions, groundwater, wetlands, traffic, township records, and public participation.

The goal is simple: Help residents understand the facts, ask informed questions, and stay involved.

All information is shared openly and at no charge. Resident contributions help support this work and cover ongoing expenses, including website costs, public records requests, document access, research tools, and community outreach.

Residents can sign up for weekly email updates, explore the document library, contribute to support the work, or reach out anytime with questions.

Oko Environmental is resident-supported. If this information has helped you understand what is happening in our community, please consider making a contribution. Thank you!