Southeast
Vibrant and alive! Philadelphia has become one of America’s most exciting cities, witnessing unprecedented growth and development that brings new environmental challenges to the city and its decentralized suburbs. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is the region’s recognized leader in advancing innovative solutions to this array of challenges.
Southeast Programs
Climate Change Roadmap for Pennsylvania
Stakeholder-driven process produces 38 recommendations for Pennsylvania action -- we're a big part of the problem, we should be a big part of the solution!
Developers for the Delaware
Regional developers use methods like low impact development, better site design, and stormwater management best management practices to minimize their impact on nearby natural resources like forests and streams. While these practices are often…
East Coast Greenway
People are all about trails these days, but if the thought of ticks and poison ivy makes you want to stay inside, then hiking the deep woods might not be the best path for you.…
Environmental Advisory Council Network
The EAC Network helps local officials make sound environmental decisions within and across municipal boundaries. The Network promotes and supports Environmental Advisory Councils, who are appointed volunteers at work protecting the environment through project implementation,…
Golf Course Best Management Practices
Golf courses have the potential to become more "green" - on their greens and in everything they do - if they use an interactive, on-line "Green Toolbox" that is being developed by PEC and LandStudies,…
Greenspace Alliance, Inc.
The GreenSpace Alliance seeks to protect vanishing open spaces in five Southeastern Pennsylvania counties. The Alliance brings together its members, local government and non-profit organizations to promote open space for economic vitality, quality of…
Protecting SEPA's Water Resouces
Communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania struggle to deal with water issues such as drinking water quality, recreation opportunities and flooding. Since stormwater runoff is a leading the cause of water pollution in our region, the Council…
River Conservation Planning Initiatives
PEC is implementing or has implemented River Conservation Plans in almost a dozen watersheds across the Commonwealth.
Smart Growth and Transit Oriented Development
People love living in Southeastern PA! It's no surprise that Philadelphia's suburbs are growing. New homes, new communities, new services are sprouting up (some might say sprawling) all over the region, most without regard…
Sustainable Philadelphia Initiative
Living in a green building, traveling by public transit and eating local food - that's the picture of a sustainable lifestyle in Philadelphia. As home to some of the world's most sustainable buildings, businesses,…