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 to vote for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year!
Voting is open until 5:00 p.m. on January 16th, but why wait? Let your voice be heard now!
Vote now: pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2...
Voting is open until 5:00 p.m. on January 16th, but why wait? Let your voice be heard now!
Vote now: pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2...
Vote for a 2026 River of the Year! - POWR Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers
Learn more about the Nominees.Review the nominees, click on the vote button under your choice for 2026 River of the Year, scroll to the bottom and enter your email address and press Enter! Alternate…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Don’t forget to vote for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year!
Voting is open until 5:00 p.m. on January 16th, but why wait? Let your voice be heard now!
Vote now: pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2...
Voting is open until 5:00 p.m. on January 16th, but why wait? Let your voice be heard now!
Vote now: pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2...
Introducing @healthy-waters.bsky.social ! PEC is proud to be a part of the Healthy Waters Coalition to help protect and restore the interconnected waters of the Ohio River Basin.
Learn more: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
Learn more: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Introducing @healthy-waters.bsky.social ! PEC is proud to be a part of the Healthy Waters Coalition to help protect and restore the interconnected waters of the Ohio River Basin.
Learn more: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
Learn more: pecpa.org/news/introdu...
The House just passed important legislation (House Bill 505) that will update energy efficiency programs in our Commonwealth, which are critical to helping address growing energy demand, saving consumers money, and supporting skilled workforce opportunities.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The House just passed important legislation (House Bill 505) that will update energy efficiency programs in our Commonwealth, which are critical to helping address growing energy demand, saving consumers money, and supporting skilled workforce opportunities.
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Join us TODAY at 12:00 pm for a webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) focusing on the successes of a pilot capacity building initiative for community-based watershed organizations.
To learn more visit, fundraise.givesmart.com/form/8vkT8g?...
To learn more visit, fundraise.givesmart.com/form/8vkT8g?...
December 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us TODAY at 12:00 pm for a webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) focusing on the successes of a pilot capacity building initiative for community-based watershed organizations.
To learn more visit, fundraise.givesmart.com/form/8vkT8g?...
To learn more visit, fundraise.givesmart.com/form/8vkT8g?...
Voting for the 2026 River of Year is now open! 🥳
Voting is open until Friday, January 16th. To learn more and vote, visit: pawatersheds.org/2026-river-o...
Don’t miss out on this chance to vote for your favorite river!
Voting is open until Friday, January 16th. To learn more and vote, visit: pawatersheds.org/2026-river-o...
Don’t miss out on this chance to vote for your favorite river!
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Voting for the 2026 River of Year is now open! 🥳
Voting is open until Friday, January 16th. To learn more and vote, visit: pawatersheds.org/2026-river-o...
Don’t miss out on this chance to vote for your favorite river!
Voting is open until Friday, January 16th. To learn more and vote, visit: pawatersheds.org/2026-river-o...
Don’t miss out on this chance to vote for your favorite river!
This Friday, December 12th, the Pennsylvania Solar Center and the Philadelphia Energy Authority will host a webinar on how nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and faith groups can take advantage of federal incentives to go solar!
To learn more, visit: secure.everyaction.com/5o3rDzlpx0CT...
To learn more, visit: secure.everyaction.com/5o3rDzlpx0CT...
Join me at this upcoming webinar with the PA Solar Center and Philadelphia Energy Authority!
Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and Philadelphia Energy Authority to learn more about federal benefits for tax-exempt entities.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Friday, December 12th, the Pennsylvania Solar Center and the Philadelphia Energy Authority will host a webinar on how nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and faith groups can take advantage of federal incentives to go solar!
To learn more, visit: secure.everyaction.com/5o3rDzlpx0CT...
To learn more, visit: secure.everyaction.com/5o3rDzlpx0CT...
Don’t forget to listen to the latest episode of Pennsylvania Legacies! 🎧
This month we sat down with Ta Enos to discuss her new book – Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/pennsylvania...
This month we sat down with Ta Enos to discuss her new book – Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/pennsylvania...
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Don’t forget to listen to the latest episode of Pennsylvania Legacies! 🎧
This month we sat down with Ta Enos to discuss her new book – Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/pennsylvania...
This month we sat down with Ta Enos to discuss her new book – Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/pennsylvania...
It’s not too late to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
We need your help developing outdoor recreation and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources!
Support our mission by donating here: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
We need your help developing outdoor recreation and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources!
Support our mission by donating here: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It’s not too late to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
We need your help developing outdoor recreation and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources!
Support our mission by donating here: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
We need your help developing outdoor recreation and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources!
Support our mission by donating here: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
It's Giving Tuesday!
You can join a growing group of supporters who empower PEC to advocate for critical conservation and environmental protection policies and to expand outdoor recreation experiences throughout PA.
You can donate now at fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
You can join a growing group of supporters who empower PEC to advocate for critical conservation and environmental protection policies and to expand outdoor recreation experiences throughout PA.
You can donate now at fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's Giving Tuesday!
You can join a growing group of supporters who empower PEC to advocate for critical conservation and environmental protection policies and to expand outdoor recreation experiences throughout PA.
You can donate now at fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
You can join a growing group of supporters who empower PEC to advocate for critical conservation and environmental protection policies and to expand outdoor recreation experiences throughout PA.
You can donate now at fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd!
Your gift to PEC protects PA’s natural resources and builds the trail connections to the outdoors that we all love!
Can’t wait to give? Visit: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Your gift to PEC protects PA’s natural resources and builds the trail connections to the outdoors that we all love!
Can’t wait to give? Visit: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd!
Your gift to PEC protects PA’s natural resources and builds the trail connections to the outdoors that we all love!
Can’t wait to give? Visit: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
Your gift to PEC protects PA’s natural resources and builds the trail connections to the outdoors that we all love!
Can’t wait to give? Visit: fundraise.givesmart.com/form/w1Lntw?...
THANK YOU!
At this time of thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and your support of PEC.
We’d like to share an inspirational read from our environmental friend David Hess about the good things Pennsylvanians are doing for the environment every day: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/pa-e...
At this time of thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and your support of PEC.
We’d like to share an inspirational read from our environmental friend David Hess about the good things Pennsylvanians are doing for the environment every day: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/pa-e...
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
THANK YOU!
At this time of thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and your support of PEC.
We’d like to share an inspirational read from our environmental friend David Hess about the good things Pennsylvanians are doing for the environment every day: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/pa-e...
At this time of thanksgiving, we are grateful to you and your support of PEC.
We’d like to share an inspirational read from our environmental friend David Hess about the good things Pennsylvanians are doing for the environment every day: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/pa-e...
We urge @repsummerlee.bsky.social and Reps. Joyce, Reschenthaler, Thompson, and Kelly to join the bipartisan sponsors of H.R.5966, which would provide needed investment in water quality, invasive species management, flood prevention, and other critical needs in the Ohio River Basin.
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We urge @repsummerlee.bsky.social and Reps. Joyce, Reschenthaler, Thompson, and Kelly to join the bipartisan sponsors of H.R.5966, which would provide needed investment in water quality, invasive species management, flood prevention, and other critical needs in the Ohio River Basin.
PEC supports proposed clean manufacturing tax credits in HB 1556, approved last week by a House committee. The measure will help manufacturers reduce energy usage and carbon emissions through upgrades, retrofits, grid modernization improvements, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHr3...
Finance Committee -- November 19, 2025
Voting meeting on HB 1556 and any other business that may come before the committee.
More at http://www.pahouse.com
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November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
PEC supports proposed clean manufacturing tax credits in HB 1556, approved last week by a House committee. The measure will help manufacturers reduce energy usage and carbon emissions through upgrades, retrofits, grid modernization improvements, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHr3...
Some encouraging news: safer, cleaner, next-gen nuclear is a step closer to becoming part of the zero-carbon energy mix we desperately need to power our economy and lower Pennsylvanians' electric bills.
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Next-generation nuclear reactors will be smaller, safer, Pa. House Energy Committee hears • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Small modular reactors require less space, are easier to build and are inherently safer than plants built decades ago, the panel heard.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Some encouraging news: safer, cleaner, next-gen nuclear is a step closer to becoming part of the zero-carbon energy mix we desperately need to power our economy and lower Pennsylvanians' electric bills.
penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
Be a part of the first Pennsylvania Outdoor Economy Summit & Industry Expo this spring!
On April 26-28, 2026, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance will host the first of its kind summit in State College, PA.
Learn more and sign up at obapa.org/pa-outdoor-e...
On April 26-28, 2026, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance will host the first of its kind summit in State College, PA.
Learn more and sign up at obapa.org/pa-outdoor-e...
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Be a part of the first Pennsylvania Outdoor Economy Summit & Industry Expo this spring!
On April 26-28, 2026, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance will host the first of its kind summit in State College, PA.
Learn more and sign up at obapa.org/pa-outdoor-e...
On April 26-28, 2026, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance will host the first of its kind summit in State College, PA.
Learn more and sign up at obapa.org/pa-outdoor-e...
Join the Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania on November 24th to learn the ins and outs of launching and growing your outdoor business!
Secure your spot today by registering on OBA PA’s website: obapa.org/starting-and...
Secure your spot today by registering on OBA PA’s website: obapa.org/starting-and...
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Join the Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania on November 24th to learn the ins and outs of launching and growing your outdoor business!
Secure your spot today by registering on OBA PA’s website: obapa.org/starting-and...
Secure your spot today by registering on OBA PA’s website: obapa.org/starting-and...
Did you hear?
The Circuit Trails officially has 500 miles of trails completed or in progress in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region!
Learn more at paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/will...
The Circuit Trails officially has 500 miles of trails completed or in progress in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region!
Learn more at paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/will...
William Penn Foundation Renews $12.9 Million Commitment To Expanding Circuit Trails In Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life—runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge...
paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Did you hear?
The Circuit Trails officially has 500 miles of trails completed or in progress in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region!
Learn more at paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/will...
The Circuit Trails officially has 500 miles of trails completed or in progress in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region!
Learn more at paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/11/will...
PEC is gearing up for a night celebrating those we’re proud to call our partners at the annual Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner.
There’s still time to get your ticket at pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more about the dinner and each awardee at pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
There’s still time to get your ticket at pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more about the dinner and each awardee at pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
PEC Recognizes City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department for Sustainability Leadership - PECPA
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is proud to honor leaders in sustainability at this year’s Environmental Partnership Dinner.
pecpa.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
PEC is gearing up for a night celebrating those we’re proud to call our partners at the annual Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner.
There’s still time to get your ticket at pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more about the dinner and each awardee at pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
There’s still time to get your ticket at pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more about the dinner and each awardee at pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
RGGI's demise brings new urgency to critical proposals for expanding energy storage, boosting efficiency, and upgrading the grid.
"Our challenge now is to craft an interwoven set of policies that move our state forward," says PEC's Tom Gilbert.
www.wesa.fm/environment-...
"Our challenge now is to craft an interwoven set of policies that move our state forward," says PEC's Tom Gilbert.
www.wesa.fm/environment-...
Pennsylvania ends attempt at CO2 regulation, leaving questions on how to address climate change
The six-year battle over Pennsylvania’s attempt to curb climate pollution has ended with a few lines of legislation in the latest state budget.
www.wesa.fm
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
RGGI's demise brings new urgency to critical proposals for expanding energy storage, boosting efficiency, and upgrading the grid.
"Our challenge now is to craft an interwoven set of policies that move our state forward," says PEC's Tom Gilbert.
www.wesa.fm/environment-...
"Our challenge now is to craft an interwoven set of policies that move our state forward," says PEC's Tom Gilbert.
www.wesa.fm/environment-...
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...
Protect Your Drinking Water Grants are now open!
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The grant application will be open until January 16th at 5:00 p.m. Follow the link to learn more about guidelines to apply and areas of focus for 2026: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit
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The grant application will be open until January 16th at 5:00 p.m. Follow the link to learn more about guidelines to apply and areas of focus for 2026: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Application Manager
Welcome to Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant ProgramsThe Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and our supporting organization the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Protect Your Drinking Water Grants are now open!
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The grant application will be open until January 16th at 5:00 p.m. Follow the link to learn more about guidelines to apply and areas of focus for 2026: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit
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The grant application will be open until January 16th at 5:00 p.m. Follow the link to learn more about guidelines to apply and areas of focus for 2026: pennsylvaniaenvironmentalcouncil.submittable.com/submit
PEC is excited to honor the City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, the Philadelphia Water Department, and David Hess at this year’s Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner.
Learn more at: pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
For ticket information: pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more at: pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
For ticket information: pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
PEC Recognizes City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department for Sustainability Leadership - PECPA
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is proud to honor leaders in sustainability at this year’s Environmental Partnership Dinner.
pecpa.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
PEC is excited to honor the City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, the Philadelphia Water Department, and David Hess at this year’s Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner.
Learn more at: pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
For ticket information: pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Learn more at: pecpa.org/news/pec-rec...
For ticket information: pecpa.org/philadelphia2025
Pennsylvania’s formal withdrawal from RGGI makes one thing clear: Gov. Shapiro and lawmakers must act now to ensure Pennsylvania has a strategy to provide affordable, reliable, clean energy to power our economy, help communities, create jobs, and reduce emissions. pecpa.org/news/pec-sta...
pecpa.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Pennsylvania’s formal withdrawal from RGGI makes one thing clear: Gov. Shapiro and lawmakers must act now to ensure Pennsylvania has a strategy to provide affordable, reliable, clean energy to power our economy, help communities, create jobs, and reduce emissions. pecpa.org/news/pec-sta...
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...
As part of PEC's evolving role in the Circuit Trails Coalition, we're hiring a full-time program manager based in Philly. This is an opportunity to be part of something great: not just building a world-class trail system, but ensuring it serves our communities! pecpa.org/home/about/e...
Employment - PECPA
Employment Opportunities Circuit Trails Coalition Manager Full-time Exempt Position, Hybrid Schedule About the Pennsylvania Environmental Council: The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is a…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
As part of PEC's evolving role in the Circuit Trails Coalition, we're hiring a full-time program manager based in Philly. This is an opportunity to be part of something great: not just building a world-class trail system, but ensuring it serves our communities! pecpa.org/home/about/e...