The French Creek in Northwestern Pennsylvania houses more species of fish and freshwater mussels than any other stream in the Northeast US, including the unique eastern hellbender, a large aquatic salamander.
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.
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PEC recognizes 40 environmental leaders under the age of 40 who who will shape the way we treat our land, air and water over the next several decades.
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“An Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” – The Twentieth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner will be held on October 14 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort. Seven (7) recipients of the Environmental Partnership Award and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Recipient will be honored.
Join PEC along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg on September 22nd at 5pm for a reception celebrating PEC's 40 years of success, and honoring the winners of the 40 Under 40 Awards.
