Pennsylvania Environmental Council
@pecpa.bsky.social
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy.
Don’t forget‼️
The Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner is next week and it's not too late to buy a ticket! We invite you to join us on November 19 as we honor leaders in sustainability.
Follow the link to grab your ticket now, fundraise.givesmart.com/e/j18EYw?vid...
The Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner is next week and it's not too late to buy a ticket! We invite you to join us on November 19 as we honor leaders in sustainability.
Follow the link to grab your ticket now, fundraise.givesmart.com/e/j18EYw?vid...
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Don’t forget‼️
The Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner is next week and it's not too late to buy a ticket! We invite you to join us on November 19 as we honor leaders in sustainability.
Follow the link to grab your ticket now, fundraise.givesmart.com/e/j18EYw?vid...
The Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner is next week and it's not too late to buy a ticket! We invite you to join us on November 19 as we honor leaders in sustainability.
Follow the link to grab your ticket now, fundraise.givesmart.com/e/j18EYw?vid...
Listen to the latest episode of Pennsylvania Legacies where we talk about advanced transmission technologies (ATTs)!
Full episode here: pecpa.org/news/pennsyl...
Full episode here: pecpa.org/news/pennsyl...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Listen to the latest episode of Pennsylvania Legacies where we talk about advanced transmission technologies (ATTs)!
Full episode here: pecpa.org/news/pennsyl...
Full episode here: pecpa.org/news/pennsyl...
Join us November 6 from 5pm - 6pm for Colors of the River: Art of the Susquehanna, a program on making paint and ink from natural materials found on the Susquehanna River.
This program will be held at the Public Library located at 225 Reitz Blvd, Lewisburg, PA. See you there!
This program will be held at the Public Library located at 225 Reitz Blvd, Lewisburg, PA. See you there!
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Join us November 6 from 5pm - 6pm for Colors of the River: Art of the Susquehanna, a program on making paint and ink from natural materials found on the Susquehanna River.
This program will be held at the Public Library located at 225 Reitz Blvd, Lewisburg, PA. See you there!
This program will be held at the Public Library located at 225 Reitz Blvd, Lewisburg, PA. See you there!
Scenes from this week's annual Conservation Landscapes Gathering. On Day 1 we learned about ROE work and future collaboration opportunities. Day 2 was a tour of the Kittatinny Ridge CL including Ft Indiantown Gap, a hike at Cove Mountain Preserve, and tour of Duncannon on the AT.
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Scenes from this week's annual Conservation Landscapes Gathering. On Day 1 we learned about ROE work and future collaboration opportunities. Day 2 was a tour of the Kittatinny Ridge CL including Ft Indiantown Gap, a hike at Cove Mountain Preserve, and tour of Duncannon on the AT.
Nominations for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year are open!
The nomination period will remain open until November 21st at 5:00 p.m.
To learn more, visit: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit.
The nomination period will remain open until November 21st at 5:00 p.m.
To learn more, visit: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit.
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Nominations for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year are open!
The nomination period will remain open until November 21st at 5:00 p.m.
To learn more, visit: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit.
The nomination period will remain open until November 21st at 5:00 p.m.
To learn more, visit: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit.
Big day in Montco! PEC was at the groundbreaking for Norristown's new Trail Junction Center Tuesday, along with Circuit Trails partners including Montgomery County Commissioners Lawrence, Makhija, and Winder. More in The Reporter:
www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/08/m...
www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/08/m...
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Big day in Montco! PEC was at the groundbreaking for Norristown's new Trail Junction Center Tuesday, along with Circuit Trails partners including Montgomery County Commissioners Lawrence, Makhija, and Winder. More in The Reporter:
www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/08/m...
www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/08/m...
Thanks to the riders, donors, and support crew who made last weekend's Environment Ride a success! We had beautiful weather, amazing scenery, and good company throughout the journey from Philly to Harrisburg. Learn how you can help support PEC's mission: pecpa.org/join-pec
October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thanks to the riders, donors, and support crew who made last weekend's Environment Ride a success! We had beautiful weather, amazing scenery, and good company throughout the journey from Philly to Harrisburg. Learn how you can help support PEC's mission: pecpa.org/join-pec
Thanks to the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources for the opportunity to meet with future conservation & outdoor professionals at the recent PA Outdoor Corps job fair!
October 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thanks to the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources for the opportunity to meet with future conservation & outdoor professionals at the recent PA Outdoor Corps job fair!
PEC and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development are cohosting the PA Nuclear Summit today at Acrisure Stadium, where industry, labor, and policy leaders are exploring the potential for advanced nuclear and other emerging, zero-carbon energy technologies in Pennsylvania.
October 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
PEC and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development are cohosting the PA Nuclear Summit today at Acrisure Stadium, where industry, labor, and policy leaders are exploring the potential for advanced nuclear and other emerging, zero-carbon energy technologies in Pennsylvania.
Proud to sponsor the Unite & Ignite conference hosted by our partners Justice Outside this week in Philly. Collaboration like this is how we create equitable and sustainable outdoor spaces that are welcoming to everyone! #UniteIgnite
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Proud to sponsor the Unite & Ignite conference hosted by our partners Justice Outside this week in Philly. Collaboration like this is how we create equitable and sustainable outdoor spaces that are welcoming to everyone! #UniteIgnite
Thanks to We Conserve PA for hosting our trails team at the 2025 Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit!
September 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thanks to We Conserve PA for hosting our trails team at the 2025 Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit!
We're in Philadelphia with @governor.pa.gov and the governors of the 12 other states served by @pjminterconnection.bsky.social, all calling on the regional grid operator to clear the interconnection backlog that's driving steep price increases on utility customers across the northeast.
September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We're in Philadelphia with @governor.pa.gov and the governors of the 12 other states served by @pjminterconnection.bsky.social, all calling on the regional grid operator to clear the interconnection backlog that's driving steep price increases on utility customers across the northeast.
Today PEC brought together Circuit Trails Community Grant Program grantee partners for a relaxing and rejuvenating morning on the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek.
September 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Today PEC brought together Circuit Trails Community Grant Program grantee partners for a relaxing and rejuvenating morning on the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek.
We got a chance to visit Phoenix Contact USA's facility in Middletown and see the many investments they've made to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. Thanks for the tour!
September 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We got a chance to visit Phoenix Contact USA's facility in Middletown and see the many investments they've made to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. Thanks for the tour!
PEC's Board of Directors doesn't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. In fact -- as seen at last week's meeting in Ohiopyle -- they hike the hike, and bike the bike!
Find out how to double the impact of your donation through our ongoing board match: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Find out how to double the impact of your donation through our ongoing board match: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
September 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
PEC's Board of Directors doesn't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. In fact -- as seen at last week's meeting in Ohiopyle -- they hike the hike, and bike the bike!
Find out how to double the impact of your donation through our ongoing board match: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Find out how to double the impact of your donation through our ongoing board match: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Our western PA trails team is hearing from community members tonight in Braddock about plans for the Turtle Creek Connector. Couldn’t make it? Catch the presentation and ask your questions Wednesday on Zoom: pecpa.org/event/turtle...
September 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Our western PA trails team is hearing from community members tonight in Braddock about plans for the Turtle Creek Connector. Couldn’t make it? Catch the presentation and ask your questions Wednesday on Zoom: pecpa.org/event/turtle...
REMINDER: PEC and @FriendsoftheRiverfront will be hosting two public meetings to discuss the latest news around the Turtle Creek Trail Connector. We hope to see you there!
September 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
REMINDER: PEC and @FriendsoftheRiverfront will be hosting two public meetings to discuss the latest news around the Turtle Creek Trail Connector. We hope to see you there!
Exciting trail updates for Allegheny County! See below for details on two upcoming public meetings to discuss the latest news around the Turtle Creek Trail Connector.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
August 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Exciting trail updates for Allegheny County! See below for details on two upcoming public meetings to discuss the latest news around the Turtle Creek Trail Connector.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
PEC and partners including @nfwfnews.bsky.social are working together to re-establish healthy forest on PA's abandoned mine lands, and the conversation took a big step forward at the Reforestation Summit we recently cohosted in Altoona. Take a deeper dive: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e033...
August 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
PEC and partners including @nfwfnews.bsky.social are working together to re-establish healthy forest on PA's abandoned mine lands, and the conversation took a big step forward at the Reforestation Summit we recently cohosted in Altoona. Take a deeper dive: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e033...
TONIGHT! Get your free copy of the Happy Valley Gravel Adventure Field Guide, hang out with friendly bike folk, and wash it all down with a pint of Boal City Brewing's new PEC Public Lands Ride-branded session IPA! More on our role in developing the Guide: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
August 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
TONIGHT! Get your free copy of the Happy Valley Gravel Adventure Field Guide, hang out with friendly bike folk, and wash it all down with a pint of Boal City Brewing's new PEC Public Lands Ride-branded session IPA! More on our role in developing the Guide: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
It's been a big summer for accessible paddling on Pittsburgh's three rivers!
pecpa.org/news/an-alle...
pecpa.org/news/an-alle...
August 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's been a big summer for accessible paddling on Pittsburgh's three rivers!
pecpa.org/news/an-alle...
pecpa.org/news/an-alle...
Congratulations to Jessica Shirley, who has been confirmed as Secretary of the Pennsylvania DEP with overwhelming, bipartisan support. PEC looks forward to our continued partnership and appreciate the experience and leadership she brings to the role.
Learn more: www.pa.gov/governor/new...
Learn more: www.pa.gov/governor/new...
June 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations to Jessica Shirley, who has been confirmed as Secretary of the Pennsylvania DEP with overwhelming, bipartisan support. PEC looks forward to our continued partnership and appreciate the experience and leadership she brings to the role.
Learn more: www.pa.gov/governor/new...
Learn more: www.pa.gov/governor/new...
PEC staff were thrilled to join the 2025 Delaware River Sojourn! This was a particularly special event, marking the sojourn's 30th anniversary and the Delaware's designation at the 2025 River of the Year!
June 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
PEC staff were thrilled to join the 2025 Delaware River Sojourn! This was a particularly special event, marking the sojourn's 30th anniversary and the Delaware's designation at the 2025 River of the Year!
PEC is honored to receive a $10,000 grant from Pennsylvania American Water! The funds will be used to conduct cleanups in NEPA watersheds and repurpose the trash into a large-scale mosaic artwork by local artists, transforming waste into a meaningful public art piece!
June 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
PEC is honored to receive a $10,000 grant from Pennsylvania American Water! The funds will be used to conduct cleanups in NEPA watersheds and repurpose the trash into a large-scale mosaic artwork by local artists, transforming waste into a meaningful public art piece!
PEC joined PA Fish and Boat Commission in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to raise awareness about #NationalSafeBoatingWeek.
Here’s to a fun and safe paddling season!
Here’s to a fun and safe paddling season!
May 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
PEC joined PA Fish and Boat Commission in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to raise awareness about #NationalSafeBoatingWeek.
Here’s to a fun and safe paddling season!
Here’s to a fun and safe paddling season!