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 […]
Join PEC and DCNR at Raystown Lake for the 2019 Pennsylvania Mountain Bike Summit! Who: mountain bike advocates, land managers and anyone interested in improving off-riding for everyone in Pennsylvania. Goal: A strategic discussion around what it will take to improve and expand riding opportunities throughout PA. Different perspectives on how to achieve this will […]
You’re invited to take part in a day-long event focusing on the importance of trails in Pennsylvania and how trails and bicycling can improve your communities. The sixth annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Trails Symposium is a networking and educational event designed for trail sponsors and supporters, alike. This free-to-attend event will provide an informal setting to […]
PEC is administering DCNR mini-grants to provide support for “trail celebrations” during September in recognition of Pennsylvania Trails Month. Applications will be accepted starting April 15th. Click here for detailed instructions and guidelines.
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association is excited to host the 2019 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference at Skytop Lodge, Monroe County. Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, there are an abundance of land and water conservation efforts happening in this region. Each conservation story offers a unique blend of collaboration, determination, and inspiration — A […]
This wonderful river trip will include students, teachers, and others environmental and historical agencies from around the region. This trip is available for students, teachers and chaperones from the across the area. Scouts and church youth groups may also join this event, which is geared mostly for educating the local youth about the Susquehanna River. […]
A one-day event to promote the Loyalhanna Creek and its surrounding communities in Westmoreland County. Participants will paddle a nine-mile section of the Loyalhanna beginning at the Cardinal Park launch in Latrobe and continue downstream to the Gray Wing Park launch in New Alexandria. The day will include shuttle transportation, refreshments, boating safety, environmental education […]
Dominion Energy and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council invite you to join us at the 2019 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards dinner. This regionally acclaimed awards program recognizes and honors outstanding achievements in a wide range of environmental initiatives throughout Western Pennsylvania, and pays tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership, and accomplishment […]
The Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn will return in June. The 7-day, 112-mile guided paddle will begin on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from Schuylkill Haven and last until Friday, June 7, 2019 where it will end in Philadelphia. The event is organized annually by Schuylkill River Greenways. Participants can register for one day or the entire […]
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is partnering with the Friends of Wissahickon (FOW) for the Super Mega Volunteer Service Day. FOW are celebrating their 95th Anniversary with 10 different service locations throughout the Wissahickon Valley Park. Join us in celebrating FOW’s 95th anniversary on June 1 from 9am-12pm. We will be cleaning up trash & recycling […]
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