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The late Clifford A. Phaneuf, wasa Springfield teacher, who playedan integral role in the developmentof the Environmental Center for OurSchools, known as ECOS.In 1970, with the support of theSpringfield Park Department andthe School Department, ECOSfound its home in the former PorterLake skate house. It was theideal classroom setting, allowingstudents to learn while exploring750 acres of historical Forest Park.Since its inception ECOS hasintroduced thousands of Springfieldelementary and middle schoolstudents to the critical role they playin preserving our environment.Phaneuf shared a vision to protectthe future of our world. He wasDirector of the ECOS program for17 years. His dedication helpedthe vision become a reality-for thebenefit of many.
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ECOS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
11 AM • Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center
Forest Park • Springfield, Massachusetts
Welcome Mayor Domenic Sarno
Opening Remarks Daniel Warwick School Superintendent
History of ECOS Chris Collins School Committee Vice-Chairman
ECOS Reflection Burt Freedman Lead Teacher
Special Thanks Brain Santaniello Park Chairman
Family Remarks Wayne Phaneuf Republican Executive Editor
Future of ECOS Peter Garvey Director of Capital Asset Construction
Closing Remarks Patrick Sullivan Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation
Program
2015April 29,
The late Clifford A. Phaneuf, was
a Springfield teacher, who played
an integral role in the development
of the Environmental Center for Our
Schools, known as ECOS.
In 1970, with the support of the
Springfield Park Department and
the School Department, ECOS
found its home in the former Porter
Lake skate house. It was the
ideal classroom setting, allowing
students to learn while exploring
750 acres of historical Forest Park.
Since its inception ECOS has
introduced thousands of Springfield
elementary and middle school
students to the critical role they play
in preserving our environment.
Phaneuf shared a vision to protect
the future of our world. He was
Director of the ECOS program for
17 years. His dedication helped
the vision become a reality-for the
benefit of many.
Clifford A. Phaneuf • Environmental Center • Forest Park • Springfield, Massachusetts
ECOS continues to live up to its mission set forth over 40 years ago.
Today marks the occasion that will preserve the legacy for future
generations. It is a testament to the core principles of ECOS—fulfilling
our obligation to preserve the environment.
New ECOS improvements include:
• increased classroom space
• conversion to natural gas
• new HVAC system
• removal of septic system
• kitchen space
• new electrical system
• future solar capacity
• improved outdoor classroom space
• life safety equipment, and
• landscape improvements
ECOS 20151970 ECOS
Photo courtesy of The Republican Photo courtesy of The Republican
The late Clifford A. Phaneuf, was
a Springfield teacher, who played
an integral role in the development
of the Environmental Center for Our
Schools, known as ECOS.
In 1970, with the support of the
Springfield Park Department and
the School Department, ECOS
found its home in the former Porter
Lake skate house. It was the
ideal classroom setting, allowing
students to learn while exploring
750 acres of historical Forest Park.
Since its inception ECOS has
introduced thousands of Springfield
elementary and middle school
students to the critical role they play
in preserving our environment.
Phaneuf shared a vision to protect
the future of our world. He was
Director of the ECOS program for
17 years. His dedication helped
the vision become a reality-for the
benefit of many.
Clifford A. Phaneuf • Environmental Center • Forest Park • Springfield, Massachusetts
ECOS continues to live up to its mission set forth over 40 years ago.
Today marks the occasion that will preserve the legacy for future
generations. It is a testament to the core principles of ECOS—fulfilling
our obligation to preserve the environment.
New ECOS improvements include: (1) increased classroom space;
(2) conversion to natural gas; (3) new HVAC system; (4) removal
of septic system; (5) kitchen space; (6) new electrical system,
(7) future solar capacity; (8) improved outdoor classroom space,
(9) life safety equipment; and (10) landscape improvements.
ECOS 20151970 ECOS
Photo courtesy of The Republican Photo courtesy of The Republican
