Community solar dramatically expands the opportunities for residents and businesses to participate in the growing solar economy. In community solar, participants can subscribe to a portion of an offsite solar project and receive credit on their electricity bill for the power produced, just as if the solar panels were on their own roof. Eighteen states […]
Come learn, explore, & connect in Philly! The inaugural Mid-Atlantic Greenways & Trails Summit will bring together leaders and advocates of active transportation and greenway and trail development to advance bicycling and walking innovations across the region. Submit a presentation proposal We will celebrate the region's progress in developing the East Coast Greenway and other […]
TTOn Saturday, April 13, 2018, Penn State Philly is teaming up with SHARE Food Program to host a Tree Philly Yard Tree Giveaway. PEC staff will attend with information on stormwater management; trash, recycling, and household hazardous waste disposal. Free trees for you to plant in your Philly Yard. Planting Workshops Meet Penn State Alumni, Share […]
Each Spring since 1984 the Darby Creek Valley Association hosts a watershed-wide clean up event focusing on removing trash, tires, and other debris from regional waterways. During this event, volunteers work together to clean up sites located throughout the watershed. An incredible amount of trash makes its way into our local waterways each year. Last […]
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is now accepting reservations for the PEC Harrisburg Dinner to Honor the Recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. We are pleased to announce that Patrick McDonnell, Secretary, PA Department of Environmental Protection will be the keynote speaker and and Lauren Imgrund, Deputy Secretary for Conservation and Technical Services, […]
Celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping PEC and DCNR plant trees in Weiser State Forest. The event will be held rain or shine. Be sure to wear boots or sturdy shoes. We’ll take care of the rest, including food and supplies. Details are still being finalized, so please watch this space for updates. UPDATE 3/6/19: […]
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council in partnership with Northeast Eagle Distributors, Budweiser and the City of Pittston in conjunction with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will conduct an Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup This event will focus on cleaning up illegally dumped trash, tires and debris at two sites, both sites are located along Towpath Court. Please dress appropriately, long […]
The Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape (PFW CL) mini-grant program is a reimbursement-funding program, which is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through DCNR’s Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation and administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council was awarded a total […]
PEC and DCNR need your help to plant trees in Moshannon State Forest. The event will be held rain or shine. Be sure to wear boots or sturdy shoes. We’ll take care of the rest, including food and supplies. Details are still being finalized, so please watch this space for updates. In the meantime, RSVP […]