PEC and TNC Statement on House Budget Negotiations
Text of Letter from Don Welsh, President & CEO of PEC, and William Kunze, Pennsylvania State Director of The Nature Conservancy:
July 16, 2009
40th Anniversary Celebration
Northeast Environmental Partners Announce Dinner and Awards Recipients
Paddle Penn's Landing
Click the link below to see coverage of PEC's Paddle Penn's Landing program - featuring kayaks and swan boats on the Delaware River.
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Pittsburgh-to-D.C. passage becomes even more attractive
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Soon, a bike ride from the Steel City to the nation's capital will be easier to navigate.
In the past, bikers started their journey on the 400-mile Great Allegheny Passage either in Washington or at Pittsburgh's main access point in McKeesport. This fall, however, that will change.
Hannah Hardy, vice president of the Allegheny Trail Alliance, said crews are working hard to complete two more access points, at the Waterfront and in the city of Duquesne.
PEC recognizes "40 Under 40" environmentalists
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), has selected 40 Pennsylvanians under the age of 40 as recipients of its 40 Under 40 Awards. Recipients will be honored at PEC's 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Civic Club of Harrisburg on September 22nd.
Nearly 100 environmental professionals and volunteers were nominated for this statewide honor. Nominees included volunteers and professionals in a diverse range of environmental fields throughout the entire Commonwealth including planning, research, education and advocacy.
County Office Building Roof Goes Green
The $620,000 project covers 8,400 square feet of the roof with a multilayered system that cools the building and absorbs storm water runoff.
Onorato says he hopes the stimulus-funded development sets an example for other downtown buildings.
DCNR awards $204,000 to improve Yough River Park
Pennsylvania will invest $204,000 to improve Youghiogheny River Park in Connellsville, Fayette County, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary John Quigley said today.
The funds will help connect the park to the river and stabilize the river bank, and expand trail amenities along the Great Allegheny Passage including secure showers and bike-washing facilities.
