Hazelwood Green Neighborhood Pop-Up
A vision and master plan are currently being developed for the riverfront at Hazelwood Green. Before looking forward to the future, we want to look back at the past. Stop by Hazelwood Initiative's parking lot at 4901 Second Avenue to share your Mon River stories and memories of Hazelwood Works. The Greater Hazelwood Historical Society […]
PEC Statewide Silent Auction
PEC’s Silent Auctions—associated with its Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, Northeast PA Environmental Partnership Awards and Philadelphia Environmental Partnership dinner—are combined for a statewide event as PEC celebrates its 50th anniversary. The auction will be presented online through the Bidding For Good platform. An array of items related to the great outdoors, lodging, gift baskets and so much […]
2020 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council invites you to join us at the 2020 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards dinner -- now being offered in virtual format. 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 […]
50th Environmental Partnership Dinner
2020 is a particularly significant year for us at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council—it is PEC’s 50th Anniversary! Shawn McCaney, William Penn Foundation Join us on November 17 to celebrate 50 years of Conservation through Cooperation at PEC’s milestone Environmental Partnership Dinner -- for the first time ever, in a virtual format! Regarded by many as […]
2020 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 30th Annual Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment will be held virtually this year on Thursday, […]
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 […]