http://www.pecpa.org/news/releases News from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council en http://www.pecpa.org/node/473 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> “Philadelphia Riverfronts and Trails,” a five-minute television program produced by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, 3PPG and MiND tv, will be featured at the Eco Film Forum at the GreenFest celebration on September 7 at 3:30. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> &nbsp; </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/473">read more</a></p> Southeast Sustainable Communities Water Resources Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:48:58 -0400 jessica 473 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/454 <p> Farmer Jason is the &quot;twin brother&quot; of Jason &amp; the Scorchers frontman <a href="http://www.jasonringenberg.com" title="Jason Ringenberg">Jason Ringenberg</a> (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. </p> <p> 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. </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/454">read more</a></p> Energy &amp; Climate Sustainable Communities Water Resources Statewide Fun Links Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:47:45 -0400 brad 454 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/420 <p> The Pennsylvania 2008 River of the Year was celebrated for four days during the Youghiogheny River Sojourn, which concluded Sunday. </p> <p>  (See a <a href="/image/tid/19" title="Yough Sojourn Image Gallery">gallery of images from the sojourn here</a>.) </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/420">read more</a></p> Water Resources Statewide Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:50:48 -0400 brad 420 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/417 Philadelphia PA - The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is planning to bring more trails and greenways to Southeastern Pennsylvania. While some trails weave through lush parks or along bustling riverfronts, PEC also works to create urban paths that connect communities and businesses, and provide a safe, off-road way to travel by walking or biking. <p> <p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/417">read more</a></p> Southeast Sustainable Communities Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:26:25 -0400 jessica 417 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/415 <p> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> <p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/415">read more</a></p> Energy &amp; Climate Statewide Policy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:12 -0400 john 415 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/416 <p> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"> </object> <style> <p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/416">read more</a></p> Northwest Sustainable Communities Water Resources Statewide Policy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:27:33 -0400 john 416 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/414 <p> The Pennsylvania Environmental Council urges the Senate Appropriations Committee to pass <b>House Bill 1705</b> (Rep. Harkins - Erie), which would approve the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact in Pennsylvania.  <b>Pennsylvania is the last Great Lakes state to approve the Compact.</b> </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/414">read more</a></p> Northwest Policy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:40:19 -0400 john 414 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/411 <p> John Dawes of Alexandria, PA, won a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle donated to the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. </p> <p> The raffle was highly successful, according to PEC Acting President and CEO Paul King, who noted that nearly all of the 999 tickets available were sold and raised  about $40,000 for the council, a non-profit organization that focuses on water quality, sustainable communities and energy and climate issues. </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/411">read more</a></p> Central Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest Sustainable Communities Statewide Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:46:02 -0400 john 411 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/409 <p> The deadline for registration for the Youghiogheny River of the Year Sojourn has been extended until July 3.  All registration material is available on line at <a href="http://www.pecpa.org.youghsojourn/">http://www.pecpa.org.youghsojourn/</a>. </p> <p> A news release with more details, issued June 20 by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Natural Resources, follows. </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/409">read more</a></p> Central Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest Water Resources Statewide Fun Links Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:56:34 -0400 brad 409 at http://www.pecpa.org http://www.pecpa.org/node/408 Harrisburg, Pa. [June 24, 2008]  The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (&quot;PEC&quot;) today announced its support for the Pennsylvania Fair Share for Clean Water Plan, a comprehensive funding package that would dramatically reduce nutrient pollution from wastewater plants and farms across the state.  <p> PEC joins more than 30 other agriculture, environmental, local government and business groups in endorsing the Fair Share Plan. </p><p><a href="http://www.pecpa.org/node/408">read more</a></p> Water Resources Statewide Policy Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:49:35 -0400 john 408 at http://www.pecpa.org