Pennsylvania Environmental Council News

NEPA Environmental Partners Announce Dinner Keynote Speaker and Master of Ceremonies

jessica — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:13:17 -0400

The Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners (Northeast Office of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Northeast Pennsylvania Alliance, PPL Corporation, The Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, Wilkes University, PA DEP and PA DCNR) are pleased to announce that Joanne Denworth of the Governor's Policy Office will be this year's Keynote Speaker and Joseph G. DeMarco will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Twentieth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards and Dinner.

The dinner will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010

PEC Releases Report on Marcellus Shale Development

john — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:11:07 -0400

Developing the Marcellus Shale Report

Press Release + Accompanying Remarks

Important State Budget Revenue Decisions Remain

john — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:11:59 -0400

Below is text of the mesage sent to members of the General Assembly as they consider the revenue component of the state budget.

June 30, 2010

PEC Statement on State Budget Negotiations

john — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:15:40 -0400

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council today joined the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Pennsylvania Office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) on the following statement.

Last chance to register for Delaware River Kayak Trips!

jessica — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:26:42 -0400

Day-long kayak trips are ideal for beginners, families and small groups since all equipment, shuttle service and meals are included.
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PEC presents lifetime achievement award to local green leaders

jessica — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:58:18 -0400

Philadelphia, PA -- The Pennsylvania Environmental Council, one of the oldest and most effective environmental organizations in the Commonwealth, announced that it will award the prestigious Curtin Winsor Award to longtime urban greening advocates Jane G. Pepper and J. Blaine Bonham Jr., both of whom have recently retired from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The award will be presented at PEC's 40th Annual Philadelphia Dinner on June 23rd at the Crystal Tea Room.

PEC Stream Projects to be featured on WNEP

jessica — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:16:36 -0400

PEC's Lands at Hillside Farms Riparian Zone Restoration Project will be highlighted on WNEP Channel 16 Power to Save show to be aired on June 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm. The story will focus on the issue of invasive Japanese Knotweed along the banks of Huntsville Creek and PEC's efforts through partnerships with the Lands at Hillside Farms, Wilkes University, Pennsylvania American Water Company, PADCNR and area business and industry to remove the invasive Japanese Knotweed and replant with native species

Nomination deadline extended to July 9th for Northeast Environmental Awards

jessica — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:29:55 -0400

The Northeast Environmental Partners (Northeast Pennsylvania Alliance, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Northeast Office, PPL Corporation, Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, and Wilkes University) are proud to announce that the 20th Annual Evening for Pennsylvania's Environment has been scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort.

PEC to recognize "40 under 40" environmentalists

jessica — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:44:32 -0400

Harrisburg, PA (June 1, 2010) -- In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), will recognize 40 Pennsylvanians under the age of 40 who are working to protect the environment.

Environmental professionals and volunteers who are helping to solve Pennsylvania's environmental challenges through leadership, innovation and collaboration are encouraged to apply.

Dozens of trees planted at the Lands at Hillside Farms

jessica — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:39:30 -0400

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council in partnership with the Lands at Hillside Farms coordinated a streamside tree planting project at the Lands at Hillside Farms in Trucksville on May 7, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.