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. […]
2021 Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner
The Northeast Environmental Partners, which is comprised of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, PPL Corporation, Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company, and Wilkes University, are pleased to announce that the 31st Annual Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment will be held virtually this year on Wednesday, […]
Southcentral Regional Watershed Workshop
Trees and Trails Environmental Center 1731 S York St, Mechanicsburg, United StatesPlease join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for a gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in the Southeast Pennsylvania region.Invited guests include staff from PennFuture, Penn State Extension, PA DEP’s Office of […]
Northcentral Regional Watershed Workshop
Lycoming College One College Pl, Williamsport, PAPlease join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for a gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in the Northcentral Pennsylvania region. Invited guests include staff from PA DEP Office of Environmental Justice, PennFuture, […]
Southeastern Regional Watershed Workshop
Rushton Conservation Center at the Willistown Conservation Trust 915 Delchester Rd., Newtown Square, United StatesPlease join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for an in-person gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in Southeast Pennsylvania. Building on the success of previous regional meetings and the statewide conference, POWR […]
Northeastern Regional Watershed Workshop
BSA Scout Service Center 72 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, United StatesPlease join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for an in-person gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in Northeast Pennsylvania. Building on the success of previous regional meetings and the statewide conference, POWR […]
The Power of the Outdoor Industry – PA and National Perspectives
onlineJoin us for a webinar series highlighting Pennsylvania’s recreational economy and showcasing national outdoor industry leaders. These one-hour sessions will feature regional economic development, both in PA and beyond, provide a public investment perspective, and demonstrate the philanthropy happening within outdoor industry. All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. This is session one in the three-part […]
Outdoor Recreation as a Regional Economic Driver
onlineJoin us for a webinar series highlighting Pennsylvania’s recreational economy and showcasing national outdoor industry leaders. These one-hour sessions will feature regional economic development, both in PA and beyond, provide a public investment perspective, and demonstrate the philanthropy happening within outdoor industry. All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. This is session two in the three-part […]