Tail on the Trail Kickoff Winter Challenge – 30 miles in 30 days
Join the Rail Trail Council of NEPA and the Northeast Chapter of Get Your Tail on the Trail and celebrate with a Tail on the Trail Kickoff Winter Challenge - 30 miles in 30 days. The event will begin with a celebration on Saturday, February 6th, from noon to 3 PM at the Union Dale […]
Wild and Scenic Film Festival, On Tour (Virtual Event)
POWR is hosting The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, On Tour, virtually, on March 18, 2021. POWR invites you to join your colleagues, friends, and family to enjoy an evening of films from the brand new 2021 line-up- films that celebrate the beauty and wonder of our natural world and inspire audiences everywhere to seek […]
2021-22 Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grant Pre-Application Meeting
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grant Program – to apply go to: www.pecpa.org/apply Please consider joining us for the Pre-Application meeting – details below.
Hazelwood Riverfront Virtual Public Meeting
Join the Hazelwood Riverfront Master Planning team for a free, virtual public meeting on April 7. This meeting is an important step in finalizing the Hazelwood Riverfront Master Plan and follows up on the 2020 Fall workshop and other community conversations. This meeting will cover: • Updated designs for future riverfront improvements • Community member […]
Meaningful Engagement in Local Climate Action Planning
On May 6, 2021 at 6 PM, POWR will host Heidi Kunka, Energy Program Specialist from the PADEP and Daniel Rossi-Keen, the Executive Director of RiverWise for a one hour webinar for PA community watershed organizations on PADEP’s Local Climate Action Program. During the webinar Ms. Kunka will provide background information about the LCAP and […]
Water Quality Testing Tools for Watershed Groups
Join the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers as we host staff from Water Rangers for an educational and informative webinar on Wednesday September 8 at 6 PM. Water Rangers has designed beautifully integrated water testing experiences using tools that are easy-to-use and accessible. Their custom water quality test kits, an open-data platform to manage […]
2021 Greenways & Trails Summit
The 2021 Greenways & Trails Summit will be held at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA on September 19-21. The Summit seeks to inspire improvements and expansion to Pennsylvania’s trail system, build peer networks, and celebrate successful projects connecting the public to land and water trails throughout the state. Taking inspiration from our […]
2021 Public Lands Ride
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council Public Lands Ride is a mixed surface, non-competitive cycling event that seeks to showcase Pennsylvania’s public lands. There are two different ways to participate --- an in-person group ride at Black Moshannon State Park on October 2, 2021, or explore mapped routes on your own, whenever you want. Group Ride at […]
2021 Environment Ride
Why Participate in the Ride? As a statewide non-profit, PEC is a leader in trail planning and development across the Commonwealth. The Environment Ride supports PEC’s trail work. Overview: On the Ride This year’s ride will highlight water issues – specifically Pennsylvania’s role in improving water quality in the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. For something […]
GAP Relay
Program OverviewThe GAP Relay is a 150-mile relay starting in Pittsburgh, PA. Your team of eight, six, or four runners will start on Friday evening and run through the night along the Great Allegheny Passage. You'll end the race in Cumberland, MD on Saturday, October 16. More information on the race here.
51st Environmental Partnership Dinner
Join us on November 3, 2021 for the 51st Environmental Partnership Dinner as we pay tribute to those who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership, and accomplishment. COVID-19: As we head back to in-person events and responses to COVID-19 continue to evolve, PEC will be monitoring guidance from the CDC and others in order to […]
Statewide Conference for Watershed Organizations
POWR will be hosting a combined hybrid (in-person/virtual) Statewide Conference for Watershed Organizations on November 7-8, 2021 at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel and Conference Center in State College, PA. We are excited to announce that Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, will deliver the Keynote address on Monday, November 8. […]