Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: May 17, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org Philadelphia – For his continued leadership in the development of the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway, along with over a decade of commitment on the Delaware River City Corporation’s...
In the weeks leading up to the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will feature each of this year’s five awardees, along with a local group receiving special recognition. The Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance, Crawford County Riparian Restoration Program,...
In the weeks leading up to the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will feature each of this year’s five awardees, along with a local group receiving special recognition. The Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance, Crawford County Riparian Restoration Program,...
Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: May 4, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org Pittsburgh – In an effort to enhance water quality and restore forest habitat, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) organized a tree planting event at Weiser State Forest on...
In the weeks leading up to the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council will feature each of this year’s five awardees, along with a local group receiving special recognition. The Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance, Crawford County Riparian Restoration Program,...
Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: April 27, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org Pittsburgh – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) was presented with the Friend of French Creek Award at the French Creek Valley Conservancy’s (FCVC) 2016 awards dinner held at...
Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: April 23, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org Philadelphia – For its leadership, contributions, and commitment to reducing stormwater pollution by implementing watershed-based strategies, PEC’s Watershed Partnership Program was recognized with the Achievement Award at the...
Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: April 20, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org Harrisburg – Along with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) hosted the annual Harrisburg Dinner last night, honoring the 13 recipients of...
Contact: Alex Oltmanns Date: April 14, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: aoltmanns@pecpa.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXUkuMyDJqc&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded: Pennsylvania Environmental Council 04/17/16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXUkuMyDJqc&feature=youtu.be) Pittsburgh – Methane emissions, the main component of natural gas and a highly potent greenhouse gas — and...
Contact: Angela Vitkoski Date: April 13, 2016 Phone: (570) 718-6507 Email: avitkoski@pecpa.org Luzerne – The Northeast Environmental Partners are seeking nominations for the 26th annual Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards. Now in its 26th year, the regionally acclaimed awards program pays tribute to those organizations...
Contact: Sally Tarhi Date: April 8, 2016 Phone: (412) 481-9400 Email: WPEA@pecpa.org Pittsburgh – Four environmental programs and one individual will share $25,000 from Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for innovation and effectiveness in making a positive impact...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2016 *Press release initially produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that 17 organizations involved in 13 projects from across the commonwealth will receive the prestigious...