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Call for Nominations: Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards
June 5, 2013
The Northeast Environmental Partners announce the “23rd Annual Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” and are seeking nominations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards.
Pennsylvanians Choose Monongahela as 2013 River of the Year
February 1, 2013
Among 25,450 ballots cast, the Monongahela River received 8,156 votes.
Vote Now for Pennsylvania’s 2013 River of the Year
December 18, 2012
The public again is invited to vote online for the 2013 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among six waterways nominated across the state.
Philadelphia Bike Share - Strategic Business Plan RFP Announced
December 10, 2012
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is issuing a Request for Proposals for the creation of a strategic business plan, consulting and cost estimate services to create a strategic and business plan to lay the backbone for a bike sharing system in Philadelphia.
Grants to Preserve and Promote Pocono Area’s Natural and Cultural Assets Awarded
November 2, 2012
The funded projects work to connect the region’s public lands to their local communities.
Conservation Landscape Summit Rescheduled to January 14-15, 2013
October 28, 2012
Conference was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.
2013 River of the Year nominations are now open
October 25, 2012
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announce the 2013 River of the Year call for nominations, open until November 16, 2012.
PEC Comments on ALCOSAN Draft Wet Weather Plan
October 19, 2012
LEGISLATIVE ALERT
September 28, 2012
Two Bills (One Good, One Bad) Likely Up for Vote Early Next Week
PEC Presents Testimony on Stormwater Legislation
September 18, 2012
Time is running out for passage of important legislation.