Project Updates
Call for Nominations: Western PA Environmental Awards
Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards
Please read all nomination information before completing the nomination form.
About the Awards
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Dominion, this regionally...
Montgomery School and PEC plant native grass meadow
Protecting SEPA's Water Resources
The Montgomery School in Chester Springs will install a new native grass meadow on their campus this winter in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.
The meadow restoration will...
Job posting: Conservation Landscape Coordinator (NEPA)
Poconos Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Initiative
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Conservation Landscape Coordinator
The Conservation Landscape Coordinator is currently listed as a contract position with no benefits; renewable annually...
Now recruiting Delaware River Ambassadors
Tidal Delaware Water Trail
If you like kayaking, fishing, walking, biking or any other activity along the Delaware River, then become a Tidal Delaware River Ambassador! River Ambassadors are volunteer leaders who organize...
Stonycreek River Voted PA's 2012 River of the Year
POWR
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Stonycreek River, flowing through Cambria and Somerset counties, has been voted Pennsylvania's River of the Year for 2012.
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Call for Nominations for Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards Gala
The Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging environmentally-conscious businesses and organizations to apply for the 2012 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award. ...
GreenLife Pennsylvania features Ohiopyle stormwater projects
Green Infrastructure
Check out this 5-minute video about how Ohiopyle Borough, Ohioyle St. Park, and the PEC used green infrastructureto reduce stormwater runoff into the Youghiogheny River.
http://greenlifepenn.org/?p=...
VOTE NOW for Pennsylvania's River of the Year
POWR
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announce the 2012 River of the Year nominations and voting, open until...
Portal Bridge design submissions now available online
Portal to the Point: A Design Ideas Exploration
Submissions for a “design ideas exploration” for the redesign of the Portal Bridge at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh are now posted online at www.portaltothepoint.org. Visitors can also post...
Conservation Conference attracts 60 participants
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative
The Laurel Highlands Conservation Coalition Conference featured a wide variety of well-received presentations on Nov. 7, 2011, at Powdermill Nature Reserve.
Sixty people participated in the program,...
Senate Resolution Passed!
Thank you to the Senate and sponsor Senator Pippy for passage of Resolution 143. This directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to undertake an economic impact analysis of PA...
Conservation Conference Registration Deadline Now
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative
A broad-ranging program including a presentation on the "value" of conservation will be featured at the Laurel Highlands Conservation Coalition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at...
Job posting: Executive Director, GreenSpace Alliance
GreenSpace Alliance
GreenSpace Alliance Executive Director
The GreenSpace Alliance is seeking a self-motivated, innovative thinker with the ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere and in partnership with non-...
PA Water Trails Program - Web Site
Pennsylvania Water Trails Program
There is a new online resource that is filled with information about water trails. PEC recently launched the PA Water Trails Program web site with links to Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. ...
CLI accomlishments celebrated with Secretary's tour
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative
Completion of three major CLI projects was celebrated in events on Aug. 30 and 31 that included DCNR Secretary Richard J. Allan and various federal, state and local officials.
Conveyance of the 137-...
Scenic Fall driving tour updated
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative
DCNR has competed an update of the Discover Fall Scenic Driving Tour for the Laurel Highlands.
The Northern loop is on line: click Northern Loop here.
The Southern loop is on line: click Southern...
PEC officially joins national green infrastructure partnership
Green Infrastructure
The Environmental Protection Agency's Green Infrastructure Partnership aims to promote green infrastructure as a preferable approach to manage stormwater runoff. The Pennsylvania Environmental...
Online courses offered for watershed conservationists
POWR
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), a supporting organization of PEC, recently launched the Watershed Learning Center (http://learn.pawatersheds.org).
This ...
Colcom Foundation sparks public arts project for Point State Park
Portal to the Point: A Design Ideas Exploration
The Colcom Foundation is initiating a new public arts project celebrating the completion of renovations to Point State Park next fall.
“We see Point State Park as the city’s crown jewel,” said...
Paddle Penn's Landing is back with a splash!
Tidal Delaware Water Trail
PEC's introductory boating program is back at the Penn's Landing Marina in Center City Philadelphia. Kayaks and foot-pedaled swan boats are available Friday - Sunday NOW through Sept. 11th.
Click the...
Request for Proposals: Shaler Rain Garden Demonstration Project
Green Infrastructure
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) intends to procure a qualified Design Builder (DB) to provide design and construction services for a Shaler Rain Garden Demonstration Project.
Click here...
Application Deadline Extended for Catawissa Creek Watershed Grant Program
River Conservation Planning Initiatives
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is pleased to announce a grant program for the Catawissa Creek Watershed. The Catawissa Creek Watershed Rivers Conservation Assistance Program (RCAP) is a...
Recent Summit is focus of Post-Gazette column
Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative
A column in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sunday, May 15, 2011, highlighting the economic benefitis of trails was written based on the comments of participants in the recent Laurel...
Paddle Penn's Landing jobs open
Tidal Delaware Water Trail
This year's Paddle Penn's Landing program will be operated by Hidden River Outfitters. Applications are now being accepted! While applications are accepted through PEC, employees will be HRO...