Wilkes-Barre Riverfront in Luzerne County
Photo credit: Mark James and Active Living by Design
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

Recent News

  • Watershed Implementation Plan for Pine Creek finalized
    Nov 5 2009
    - New plan identifies 5 main approaches to reducing the impacts of urbanization in the watershed, including using "green streets" and steep slope protection.
  • ALCOSAN Public Meetings
    Oct 30 2009
    - PEC, which serves on a regional stakeholder committee to advise the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority on the development of their sewer overflow plan, invites you to attend a series of public meetings.
  • Pa. budget cuts hamper environmental protection
    Oct 24 2009
    - Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Sandy Bauers looks at recent environmental funding cuts, including comments by PEC President Don Welsh.