PEC and TNC Statement on House Budget Negotiations

Joint letter to members of House urges balanced approach.
July 16, 2009

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

Join PEC along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg on September 22nd at 5pm for a reception celebrating PEC's 40 years of success, and honoring the winners of the 40 Under 40 Awards.
Link: 
http://www.pecpa.org/40thcelebration

Northeast Environmental Partners Announce Dinner and Awards Recipients

“An Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” – The Twentieth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner will be held on October 14 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort. Seven (7) recipients of the Environmental Partnership Award and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Recipient will be honored.
August 14, 2010
"An Evening for Pennsylvania's Environment" - The Twentieth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 5:00pm at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Rte 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Seven (7) recipients of the Environmental Partnership Award and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Recipient will be honored. To receive information or an invitation to the Awards Dinner, please call the Pennsylvania Environmental Council at 570-718-6507.

Paddle Penn's Landing

Fox 29 reporter Jennaphr Frederick spends some time at PEC's kayak and swan boat program at Penn's Landing.
August 10, 2010

Click the link below to see coverage of PEC's Paddle Penn's Landing program - featuring kayaks and swan boats on the Delaware River.

http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=d9a5ec9a-b5ca-482a-98bb-9e60dcdb3d8a

Pittsburgh-to-D.C. passage becomes even more attractive

Pittsburg Tribune Review covers recent activity in completing the Great Allegheny Passage, featuring a quote by Hannah Hardy, PEC Program Manager and VP of the Allegheny Trail Alliance .
August 12, 2010
By Ashley Gold
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

PEC recognizes 40 environmental leaders under the age of 40 who who will shape the way we treat our land, air and water over the next several decades.
August 18, 2010

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

WDUQ news reports on the new County Office roof that will help cool the building and absorb stormwater. The article features a quote by PEC Director of Green Infrastructure Janie French.
August 13, 2010
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato unveiled the County’s latest green building effort today, a green roof covering half of the County Office Building.

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

Grant of $204,000 will upgrade the park with river access and the Great Allegheny Passage in Connellsville.
May 4, 2010

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.

Ohiopyle 'Green Streets' Ribbon Cutting

Project beautifies borough while managing stormwater and reducing pollution.
August 16, 2010

 

Positively Philadelphia: Things to do on the Delaware River

KYW's Positively Philadelphia with Lauren Lipton features an interview with PEC Sr. VP Patrick Starr about recreation opportunities on the Tidal Delaware River Water Trail.
August 8, 2010

Positively Philadelphia: Things to Do On the Delaware
KYW Newsradio

 

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