The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has been awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to administer the 2018 Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Mini-Grant program. This program will provide mini-grants of $2,000 to $10,000 to projects within Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties that support and advance the […]

Join Heritage Conservancy for a FREE environmental community day at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve! Heritage Conservancy and over 15 dynamic partner organizations will be in attendance with games, giveaways, and children's activities. Heritage Conservancy will offer guided hikes of the property, EnviroScape demonstrations, a nature explorer activity for kids, and opportunities to make a difference […]

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Trail Symposium!   On Thursday, May 10th Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council/Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape, the Anthracite Scenic Trails Association, and the North Pocono Trails Association and DCNR will hold a day-long trails symposium at the newly renovated Anthracite Center in Downtown Carbondale. […]

Join the Lackawanna River Conservation Association for a one-day paddle on the Lackawanna.   This event is funded by the Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) River Sojourn Mini-Grant Prog

The Alle-Kiski-Connie Rivers Canoe Sojourn planning committee is pleased to present the  21st Annual Canoe Sojourn May 17 – 20, 2018! Join us for a scenic river adventure; paddling through the beautiful Allegheny, Kiskiminetas and Conemaugh Valleys. Share in the rich heritage of these unique waterways. The sojourn planning committee would like to thank Pennsylvania Organization for […]

Join the Endless Mountains Heritage Region for a two-day, 40-mile float on the Susquehanna River.   This event is funded by the Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) River Sojourn Mini-Grant Prog

Paddle 9 miles of the Loyalhanna Creek from the Cardinal Park launch in Latrobe to the Gray Wing Park launch in New Alexandria! After the float, stay to enjoy live music, food, vendors, and fun!    This event is funded by the Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) River Sojourn Mini-Grant Prog

PEC and Friends of Starrucca Creek are looking for volunteers to help clean up an illegal dumpsite on Turkey Woods Road in Oakland Township. Equipment, supplies, meals, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Friends of Starrucca Creek for more information.

Join Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership to celebrate the achievements of local clean water heroes at the annual Watershed Milestones Award Ceremony & Reception on May 23! This year, TTF is honoring the following people: Nonprofit Stewards: Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys and Girls Club Corporate Stewards: AstraZeneca Philadelphia Community Impact Committee; The Philadelphia Insurance Companies TTF Watershed Educators: […]