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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

  • ACTION ALERT: Armstrong Trail needs your help.
    Mar 8 2010
    - The Armstrong Trail is a trail project that is critical to the Erie-Pittsburgh Trail. Contact your legislators and ask them to support the negotiations of the Allegheny Valley Land Trust with Kiski-Junction Railroad to reconsider the offer made by Allegheny Valley Land Trust and find a resolution that benefits both the railroad and the Armstrong Trail.
  • Seminar in Carnegie touts green roofs
    Mar 4 2010
    - PEC cosponsors program that attacts 50 people to hear about the benefits of green roofs for water retention and energy savings.
  • Environmental groups clean up 28 illegal dump sites
    Mar 3 2010
    - NEPA Times Leader reporter Bill O'Boyle covers PEC's Community Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup Program