13th Annual Southeast EAC Conference

jessica — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:55:52 -0500

LOCATION:
Abington Friends School
Jenkintown
575 Washington Lane
Jenkintown, PA 19046 (Click here for directions)

TIME: 9:00 am – 2:00pm.

Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

john — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:33:34 -0500

Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Duquesne University

MARCELLUS SHALE POLICY CONFERENCE
May 3 & 4, 2010
The Power Center / Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

jessica — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:27:42 -0500

How should Pennsylvania construct an effective regulatory framework that allows the natural gas industry to prosper...while protecting environmental and conservation values?

PEC Announces Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

john — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:26:51 -0500

Marcellus Shale Policy Conference
May 3 & 4, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you have a stake in the development of regulatory policy and decision-making pertaining to Marcellus shale gas production in Pennsylvania, then you should attend this important conference!

Accomplishments of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

jessica — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:09:47 -0500

1970 - 2010

Pennsylvania Environmental Council turns 40!

jessica — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:57:08 -0500

Harrisburg, PA (January 11, 2010) -- The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), one of Pennsylvania's oldest and most respected voices on environmental issues, today marked its 40th anniversary of service.

PEC was founded three months prior to the first Earth Day as part of a sweeping national environmental movement that dramatically changed environmental values, regulation and stewardship in America.

Cyclists may find bike map ‘wheel' useful

brad — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:54:22 -0500

Scranton Times-Leader

By Rory Sweeney
Staff Writer

The state Department of Transportation doesn't just make driving easier. Earlier this fall, it released a map to the recreation trails of Northeastern Pennsylvania that hikers and cyclists will no doubt find useful.

The map, available in east and west segments on the department's Web site, covers 11 counties, including Luzerne, and lists details for finding trailheads.

Pocono Forest and Water Conservation Landscape Roundtable meeting a huge success

jessica — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:35:26 -0500

On October 15th PEC and partners held the first Pocono Forest and Water Conservation Landscape Partners Roundtable. The Landscape aims to connect the conservation of natural resources with sustainable community development.

$58 million in DEP cuts to have far-reaching effect

brad — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:47:17 -0400

From The Allentown Morning Call

By Arlene Martínez of the Morning Call

Budget Dramatically Shifts Resources From Environmental Protection, Natural Resource Conservation

john — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:51:07 -0400

Cuts and diversions in the budget just adopted by the state have dramatically reduced spending for environmental and natural resource programs in Pennsylvania by $347 million in just one year according to Donald S. Welsh, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

Researchers Encouraged by Biomass Crop Growth on Abandoned Mine Lands

brad — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:17 -0400

From Lancaster Farming

Chris Torres
Staff Writer

PINE GROVE, Pa. - Nearly 180,000 acres of Pennsylvania mine land sit abandoned, relics of an old mining industry that used to dominate areas like Schuylkill County and an area of northeastern Pennsylvania referred to by many as "the coal regions."

With much of the area's land depleted of the necessary nutrients to support plant life, it has little use other than possibly putting buildings on it.

Fire Sale

jessica — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:14:27 -0400

Unable, after a hundred days, to balance the budget, the Senate, House and Gov. Rendell have put a sign on our State Forest lands saying "Fire Sale. Must sell."

One of the last unresolved issues is the proposal to lease a minimum of 96,000 acres of State Forest land for natural gas drilling, or however much it takes to yield $240 million. Although those numbers may change, the fact remains: this will overturn a century of careful forest management that earned Pennsylvania a sustainable forest certification.

It's lawmakers obligation to make environment better

jessica — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:52:50 -0400

Harrisburg Patriot

The debate surrounding a natural gas severance tax has become the latest political football in budget battles in Harrisburg; one that sidesteps a much deeper and more serious issue: the more than $385 million in additional budget cuts for environmental programs now being discussed in the state Capitol.

Lehigh Valley EAC Conference

jessica — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:35:13 -0400

LOCATION:
Northampton County Community College
Fowler Center
511 E. Third St., Bethlehem.
Room 605
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TOPICS and sessions include (click here for full agenda):

Action Alert: Make Your Voice Heard on the State Budget

john — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:40:08 -0400

Heading into our fourth month without a budget, the alleged light at the end of the tunnel is proving itself to be on oncoming train for those who care about the environment.

Envisioning the possible future of climate change

jessica — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:19:36 -0400

Envisioning the possible future of climate change
Recent history makes Pittsburgh a gritty example of the changes required to combat global warming
By Don Hopey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The irony of lunch-bucket-turned-high-tech Pittsburgh hosting a global financial summit scheduled to tackle the daunting challenge of paying for a less carbon intensive energy future is rich on so many levels.

Severe Budget Cuts Mean Erosion Of Our Right To A Clean Environment

john — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:30:20 -0400

Statement by Donald S. Welsh
President & CEO

Proposed Budget Framework Puts Pennsylvania’s Environment at Further Risk

john — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:04:48 -0400

Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) President and CEO Don Welsh today issued the following statement on the proposed budget framework agreement set forth by leadership from the General Assembly this morning.

"This budget proposal does nothing to address the critical funding shortfalls facing Pennsylvania's environment. In fact, it continues the theme of making millions of dollars of cuts and diversions from agency budgets that are already insufficient.

Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners Announce Award Recipients

jessica — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:34:55 -0400

"An Evening for Pennsylvania's Environment" - The Nineteenth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 5:00pm at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Rte 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Eight (8) Recipients of the Environmental Partnership Award and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Recipient will be honored. To receive information or an invitation to the Awards Dinner, please call the Pennsylvania Environmental Council at 570-718-6507.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

jessica — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:50:37 -0400

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
$35 per person

Includes wine, hors d'oeuvres and Interpretive Center tours, including a special exhibit "100 Years of Filtration"

Meet and greet with PEC's new President & CEO, Don Welsh.

Wine discussion/tasting by Phil Hinerman, PEC Board Member, Attorney, Associate in London's Institute of Wines and Spirits, LEED-AP, and Certified Specialist for Wines, Society of Wine Educators.

Biomass Production on Reclaimed Mined Land Field Day

jessica — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:30:25 -0400

Click here to view the event flyer

October 6, 2009
10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Schuylkill County, PA
Lunch and refreshments provided

Hosted by the Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Red Barn Trading

Visit a 4 year old mine reclamation experiment in Schuylkill County.
•Reclaimed with poultry manure in 2006
•Planted to switchgrassin 2007

iConservePA Partnership

jessica — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:54:54 -0400

Earth Friend Award Video

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:38:24 -0400

Click the video below to see the Bartramiam video

Levin Furniture

Earth Friend Award Videos

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:21:34 -0400

Check out more Earth Friend Award Winners by clicking the videos below:

3 Rivers Heritage Trail

Allegheny Land Trust

Stoney Creek

Earth Friend Award Videos

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:17:29 -0400

Check out more Earth Friend Award Winners by clicking the videos below:

Commute Info

Gateway Middle School

Audubon

Earth friend Award Videos

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:13:17 -0400

Check out more Earth Friend Award Winners by clicking the videos below:

Succop Conservancy

Peters Creek Watershed

Northern Ambridge

Earth Friend Award Videos

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:06:14 -0400

Check out more Earth Friend Award Winners by clicking the videos below!

Nature's Way

Wildlife Works

TASOW

Earth Friend Award Videos

jessica — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:54:23 -0400

Check out more winners of the Earth Friend Award by clicking below:

Grow Pittsburgh

Swap a Palooza

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Annual Members Meeting 2009

jessica — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:03:21 -0400

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
http://www.hiharrisburgh.com

New Handbook will help make golf courses more "green"

jessica — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:32:32 -0400

Golf course superintendents can now take advantage of a new Water Resources Best Management Practices Handbook to help make their courses truly green.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), in partnership with Land Studies, Inc., published the new Best Management Practices Handbook with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Greener Grant Program.

PEC Supports Forward-Looking Climate Legislation

john — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:34:29 -0400

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council today announced its support for House Bill 80 (Rep. Vitali, Delaware), with proposed Amendment A01746 (Rep. Ross, Chester), which will be considered by the House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee tomorrow morning.

A copy of PEC's letter of support can be found immediately below.

House Bill 80 and Amendment A01746 pursue two primary objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Pennsylvania:

Allegheny County will conduct energy audit

jessica — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:55:54 -0400

Times Observer

Allegheny County will conduct energy audit PITTSBURGH (AP) - Allegheny County plans to conduct an energy audit of its cars and buildings in hopes of saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

County Executive Dan Onorato said he is committed to operating an efficient and sustainable government. Recently, the county replaced hundreds of incandescent lights at its jail with energy-efficient LED lights.

Shale tax would help PA

jessica — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:46:57 -0400

Shale tax would help Pa.
Revenue from natural- gas extraction holds promise economically and environmentally.

By Don Welsh

Against an increasingly stark outlook, state budget negotiations have begun in earnest. Many thorny choices need to be made - not just about where to cut the budget, but also about where to find new, reasonable revenue sources.

The latter should include a tax on natural-gas extraction within the state, which could help pay for environmental programs.

Western PA Environmental Awards Winners & Lifetime Achievement Announced

jessica — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:24:15 -0400

Snakes and salamanders, wildlife and watersheds, and brownfields with a green future comprise the five area environmental programs that have been named as the winners of the 2009 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, announced yesterday by Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

2009 Raffle supporting the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

jessica — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:31:59 -0400

Congratulations!

The following people are winners in PEC's 2009 Raffle!

Grand Prize of $5,000 cash - Angela Morini

Don’t be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish on Environmental Budget

john — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:42:04 -0400

Starting June 1, against the backdrop of stark economic conditions, the state budget negotiations begin in earnest in Harrisburg. Many thorny choices need to be made; not just about where budget cuts should occur, but also about where new, reasonable revenues can be secured.

Even before current budget difficulties, environmental programs have often found themselves in the crosshairs of being diverted to help balance the budget or pay for other programs.

Maia Sharp’s songs combine an edge with an intelligent softness

brad — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:01:35 -0400

In keeping with our tradition of offering music from relatively unknown artists you should know, give a listen to Maia Sharp as the latest musical feature on PEC's web site.

Maia Sharp is a great singer-songwriter whose songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, the Dixie Chicks, Art Garfunkel, Lisa Loeb, Mindy Smith, Cher, David Wilcox, Edwin McCain and more. She's written with Carole King, Jules Shear, Timothy B. Schmitt, the Go Gos and many others.

County plans to audit costs of energy use

brad — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:28:45 -0400

By Karamagi Rujumba, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County will conduct a full-scale audit of its energy costs and output in all county buildings and vehicle fleet as part of its Allegheny Green initiative.

The initiative, which County Executive Dan Onorato launched last year, is an effort to reduce the county's toxic gas emissions, conserve energy and cut wasteful spending in county operations.

PEC Announces Gala Event to Honor Recipients of the 2009 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

jessica — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:36:38 -0400

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council announced today that the award ceremonies for this year's recipients of the 2009 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence will take place at a gala dinner on April 22, 2009 in Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Announces New President & Chief Executive Officer

john — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:52:02 -0400

Harrisburg, Pa. - Paul M. King, Board Chair for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), announced today that, following a unanimous vote from the PEC Board of Directors, the organization has hired Donald S. Welsh as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Welsh will officially begin his new role in PEC's Harrisburg office on Monday, April 27th.

'Toxic Truth' book signing and discussion

jessica — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:13:27 -0400

Reception at 6 p.m.

Program at 6:45 p.m.

Millions are being poured into polar opposite clean coal campaigns

jessica — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:04:18 -0400

Can there ever be "clean coal," and can it be part of the nation's energy future?

Environmentalists and the coal industry have mounted dueling marketing campaigns that promote and oppose coal as part of the nation's energy mix. The campaigns are being waged to win the hearts and minds of Americans and to change public policy affecting coal use.

Call For Nominations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards and the Thomas P. Shelburne Award

jessica — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:31:59 -0400

PEC Opposes Diversion from Oil & Gas Fund

john — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:09:53 -0400

Included below is the text of a joint letter submitted to members of the Pennsylvania Senate.

PEC Joins Call on Environmental Funding

john — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:05:18 -0400

A coalition of environmental, conservation, and sportsmen groups including the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, as well as local government officials, today announced their support for directing a portion of any extraction tax on natural gas to restoration and habitat programs and to local governments impacted drilling operations.

Program notes Rachel Carson's influence on environmental literacy

brad — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:41:19 -0400

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is proud to sponsor a presentation entitled "From Nature Study to Environmental Literacy: Rachel Carson as Teacher," as part of the Outdoor Heritage Month activities in partnership with Natural BioDiversity, Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team, Johnstown Area Heritage Association and other organizations.

The free presentation will be held at 7 p.m. April 27 at the Johnstown Heritage Discovery Center, 201 Sixth Street, Johnstown.

Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Dinner

jessica — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:38:36 -0500

FEATURING

Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner celebrates "An Evening for Pennsylvania's Environment"

jessica — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:41:43 -0500

5:00pm

Woodlands Inn & Resort
Rte 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Features 8 award recipients and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mr. John Serrao, Naturalist and Writer-Photographer
DINNER CHAIR: Robert J. Barkanic, PPL
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Bill Kelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of WVIA

Coalition Calls for Reinvestment in Pennsylvania's Natural Resources

john — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:26:29 -0500

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), as part of the Pennsylvania Alliance for Restoration and Conservation (PARC Coalition), today called on Governor Rendell and the General Assembly to invest a portion of the proposed severance fee on drilling for natural gas in Pennsylvania toward environmental protection and improvement through the Environmental Stewardship Fund.

Global Warming Forum Set at UPJ

brad — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:57:10 -0500

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Brad Clemenson of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will make a presentation on global warming at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Student Union building of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

The presentation is part of Global Warming Day 2009 on campus. Clemenson, who is PEC's communications director, will speak about unavoidable and potential impacts of global warming in Pennsylvania and the state's Climate Change Action Plan.

PEC and Center for Climate Strategies Announce Creation of "Center for Climate Strategies, Inc."

john — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:32:51 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE

Contact:

For the Center for Climate Strategies:
Thomas Peterson, Chair (703) 691-3064

For the Pennsylvania Environmental Council:
Paul King, Chair and Interim President (412) 481-9400

Lardner's Point Park to receive restoration funding

jessica — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:37:46 -0500

Lardner's Point Park has been announced as a recipient of over $500,000 in construction funding as part of the Athos Oil Spill mitigation project. Over the past four years the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has worked to publish a Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan that includes Lardner's as one of nine projects to be funded to mitigate the damage when an oil tanker, the Athos 1, struck a large submerged anchor in November of 2004 and spilled more than 263,000 gallons of oil in the Delaware River near Paulsboro, New Jersey.

PEC Annual Harrisburg Dinner

jessica — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:17:58 -0500

Join PEC as we celebrate the recipients of the Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards at an our annual gala at the Harrisburg Hilton. Click here to register online.

John Hanger, Acting Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event and Janelle Stelson, News Anchor for WGAL television will be the program emcee.

Go Green Expo Philly

jessica — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:56 -0500

Among the exhibits at the Go Green Expo, be sure to check out the winners of the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards!

Visit www.gogreenexpo.com for more information. PEC is offering free admission for our members to this event. Simply enter the code PECPA when you register online.

Southeastern PA Environmental Advisory Council Conference

jessica — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:34:22 -0500

Join us for the 12th Annual Southeastern PA EAC Conference!

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia (one block from SEPTA Market East Station)

Philadelphia Sustainability Awards

jessica — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:27:32 -0500

SAVE THE DATE!

PEC Presents the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards, hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Monday, March 2nd at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

Visit www.philadelphiasustainabilityawards.org for details and to RSVP. Details coming soon!

Earth Friend Award by PEC at WTAE sponsored by SONY

jessica — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:08:54 -0500

The Earth Friend Award honors friends, neighbors, schools, and organizations that are improving our environment and greening our community. Sony is pleased to sponsor the award, which is presented by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and WTAE-TV Channel 4.

Earth Friend Award is presented on a bi-weekly basis to recognize specific efforts being made by persons, schools, groups, organizations, or communities to improve or conserve our environment and our communities in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.

The Unkindest Cut

brad — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:17:47 -0500

From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

By Paul King, Acting President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Pennsylvanians enjoy a cleaner, healthier environment because of efforts made since the first Earth Day 38 years ago. Nonetheless, funding for the environment is often considered optional by the General Assembly and the governor.

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminar

brad — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:13:25 -0500

The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Area Council are jointly hosting two one-day seminars in State College, Pa., and Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 12 and Feb. 19.

The Feb. 12 meeting will take place at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center, State College. The Feb. 19 meeting will be at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Lancaster.

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminar

brad — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:09:49 -0500

The Feb. 12 meeting will take place at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center, State College. The Feb. 19 meeting will be at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Lancaster.

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminars Scheduled

brad — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:05:44 -0500

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Area Council are jointly hosting two one-day seminars in State College, Pa., and Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 12 and Feb. 19.

Locations

The Feb. 12 meeting will take place at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center, State College. The Feb. 19 meeting will be held at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Lancaster.

2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards Nominations due FRIDAY, January 9th

jessica — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:24:11 -0500

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and seven other regional organizations announce a call for nominations for the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards.

2009 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards

jessica — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:38:54 -0500

Sponsored by Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Instructions:

PEC Co-Presents the Urban Sustainability Forum - Lights, Carbon, Action: Energy Action Agenda for Buildings in PA

jessica — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:51:48 -0400

Urban Sustainability Forum

6:00 p.m. - 6:30: Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:00: Presentation

Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th St. and Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Lights, Carbon, Action:
Energy Action Agenda for Buildings in Pennsylvania

Speakers:

Introduction:

Liz Robinson, Executive Director, Energy Coordinating Agency
Assessment of Pennsylvania's Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Resources:

UCS Report: Climate Impacts on Pennsylvania

jessica — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:53:32 -0400

Environmental Partnership Awards announced

jessica — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:19:35 -0400

The Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners are proud to announce the recipients of the Environmental Partnership Awards for 2008 which includes two groups from our region: the Countryside Conservancy and Don and Wendy Sweppenheiser.

Fall Networking Wine Tasting

jessica — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:33:22 -0400

Thursday, November 6th

5:00 - 7:00pm
read more

Annual Members Meeting: A Look at Act 70

jessica — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:10:09 -0400

read more

Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce Dinner, Awards Recipients

jessica — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:50:03 -0400

Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners are proud to announce the recipients of the Environmental Partnership Awards for 2008:
read more

Ohiopyle Joint Master Plan and Implementation Strategy

brad — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:49:26 -0400

Global warming’s impacts and risks at home identified

brad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:29:54 -0400

A report being released tomorrow by the Union of Concerned Scientists will identify the impacts and risks of global warming in Pennsylvania, underscoring the need for the state to adopt a strong Climate Change Action Plan, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council said today.

The Action Plan is required under legislation passed recently by the State Legislature, and the committee overseeing the plan development met for the first time in September.
read more

PEC Releases RFQ for Ohiopyle Project

brad — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:29:44 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pennsylvania Environmental Council has issued a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for consultants interested in developing the Ohiopyle Joint Master Plan and Implementation Strategy for both Ohiopyle Borough and Ohiopyle State Park.
read more

Acting DEP Secretary to speak at PEC Annual Members Meeting

jessica — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:32:57 -0400

John Hanger, recently sworn in as Acting Secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection, will address attendees at PEC's Annual Members Meeting on September 17 in Harrisburg.
read more

PEC participates in GreenFest Philly

jessica — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:34:15 -0400

Greenfest Philly
Sunday, September 7
11am - 6pm
2nd and South Streets

Eco Film Forum including "Philadephia Riverfronts and Trails"
3:30pm - 6pm
PhillyCarShare Tent: 2nd & Pine Streets
read more

PEC Annual Members Meeting

jessica — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:22:15 -0400

Harrisburg Hilton
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
10am - 1pm

Members Click here to register. Not a member click here to register.

Or call Cyndee O'Malley at 717-230-8044 x21 for more information.
Email: comalley@pecpa.org
read more

State climate change law tackles impact of global warming here

jessica — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:43 -0400

The creation of a $650 million state fund to spur development of alternative energy sources is one of the heralded achievements of the spring legislative session.

Little attention has been paid to a new state law that tackles an issue closely identified with the search for energy that doesn't come from fossil fuels: global warming.

This law directs state officials to pay closer attention to what's called the impact of climate change in Pennsylvania.
read more

Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards

jessica — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:54:30 -0400

Alt-country artist Jason Ringenberg plays to “kids”

brad — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:47:45 -0400

Farmer Jason is the "twin brother" of Jason & the Scorchers frontman Jason Ringenberg (wink-wink), a legend in alternative country. Hot out of Nashville, the Scorchers essentially invented alternative country in the early 1980s with a sound that fused country with punk.

They have been hailed as the best band ever from the modern American South, and in September 2008 will be honored with the Americana Music Association's lifetime achievement award.
read more

PEC Praises Final Passage of Bill to Require Climate Change Action Plan for Pennsylvania

john — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:12 -0400

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Seminar in Carnegie touts green roofs

Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

2010 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

13th Annual Southeast EAC Conference

Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

PEC Announces Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

Accomplishments of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Pennsylvania Environmental Council turns 40!

Cyclists may find bike map ‘wheel' useful

Pocono Forest and Water Conservation Landscape Roundtable meeting a huge success

$58 million in DEP cuts to have far-reaching effect

Budget Dramatically Shifts Resources From Environmental Protection, Natural Resource Conservation

Researchers Encouraged by Biomass Crop Growth on Abandoned Mine Lands

Fire Sale

It's lawmakers obligation to make environment better

Lehigh Valley EAC Conference

Action Alert: Make Your Voice Heard on the State Budget

Envisioning the possible future of climate change

Severe Budget Cuts Mean Erosion Of Our Right To A Clean Environment

Proposed Budget Framework Puts Pennsylvania’s Environment at Further Risk

Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners Announce Award Recipients

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Biomass Production on Reclaimed Mined Land Field Day

iConservePA Partnership

Earth Friend Award Video

Earth Friend Award Videos

Earth Friend Award Videos

Earth friend Award Videos

Earth Friend Award Videos

Earth Friend Award Videos

Annual Members Meeting 2009

New Handbook will help make golf courses more "green"

PEC Supports Forward-Looking Climate Legislation

Allegheny County will conduct energy audit

Shale tax would help PA

Western PA Environmental Awards Winners & Lifetime Achievement Announced

2009 Raffle supporting the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Don’t be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish on Environmental Budget

Maia Sharp’s songs combine an edge with an intelligent softness

County plans to audit costs of energy use

PEC Announces Gala Event to Honor Recipients of the 2009 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Announces New President & Chief Executive Officer

'Toxic Truth' book signing and discussion

Millions are being poured into polar opposite clean coal campaigns

Call For Nominations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards and the Thomas P. Shelburne Award

PEC Opposes Diversion from Oil & Gas Fund

PEC Joins Call on Environmental Funding

Program notes Rachel Carson's influence on environmental literacy

Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Dinner

Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner celebrates "An Evening for Pennsylvania's Environment"

Coalition Calls for Reinvestment in Pennsylvania's Natural Resources

Global Warming Forum Set at UPJ

PEC and Center for Climate Strategies Announce Creation of "Center for Climate Strategies, Inc."

Lardner's Point Park to receive restoration funding

PEC Annual Harrisburg Dinner

Go Green Expo Philly

Southeastern PA Environmental Advisory Council Conference

Join us for the 12th Annual Southeastern PA EAC Conference!

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia (one block from SEPTA Market East Station)

Philadelphia Sustainability Awards

Earth Friend Award by PEC at WTAE sponsored by SONY

The Unkindest Cut

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminar

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminar

Nutrient and Carbon Trading Seminars Scheduled

Locations

2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards Nominations due FRIDAY, January 9th

2009 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards

PEC Co-Presents the Urban Sustainability Forum - Lights, Carbon, Action: Energy Action Agenda for Buildings in PA

UCS Report: Climate Impacts on Pennsylvania

Environmental Partnership Awards announced

Fall Networking Wine Tasting

Annual Members Meeting: A Look at Act 70

Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce Dinner, Awards Recipients

Ohiopyle Joint Master Plan and Implementation Strategy

Global warming’s impacts and risks at home identified

PEC Releases RFQ for Ohiopyle Project

Acting DEP Secretary to speak at PEC Annual Members Meeting