Pennsylvania Environmental Council

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy.

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Join the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) for an important webinar discussing their recently released PFAS Water Quality and Fish Tissue Assessment Study.

Register now: https://t.co/OG2aNLfGJn

Read the study: https://t.co/xwyDd8IrSA

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A dynamic line rating system has shown the ability to increase capacity on transmission lines by 25%. This is just one example of how ATTs can help make our electric grid more efficient and reduce consumer cost. https://t.co/bajy5jzqDb

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@pennsylvaniaDEP's community climate conversations series comes to western PA in June. Sign up for a workshop in your area:
https://t.co/NAcEtOCXir

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New funding opportunity for nonprofit or municipal projects to provide backup electricity for essential services during power outages in southwestern PA. Learn more: https://t.co/ZZSzXkfjsG #PoweredAndPrepared

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The GRID plan identifies voluntary principles for responsible data center development, but there's a limited window of opportunity to pass legislation that would give them the force of law. Why we think GRID is a good start, and what needs to happen next:
https://t.co/yfot1gHb0b

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Check out the latest episode of PEC’s podcast, Pennsylvania Legacies! In this episode, we talk with Nick Spinelli, Executive Director of the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District. Tune in to learn about their newly created HAB Lab. https://t.co/06x6E7jCFG

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PEC had the honor of hosting David and Lillian Cale at this year’s 2026 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards. The Cales were presented with this year’s Conservation Leadership Award for their gift of the Laurel Caverns property to the state.

More: https://t.co/FzNTfC0Uai

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Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is hosting a virtual community engagement meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30 pm to discuss their Low Carbon Pathways Project.

Register now to provide your input. https://t.co/GAFlIKl5u3

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PEC staff recently got together for our annual retreat! Each year, staff members meet up to collaborate on new ideas and explore the natural resources of PA. After a day of brainstorming, we took team building to the trails and explored the Pine Creek Rail Trail!

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Earlier this month, the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) was honored with the Trailblazer Award at PEC’s 2026 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards.

Learn more about the LHHT and why it was honored at this year's awards ceremony. https://t.co/uU2RVJRkb1

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The General Assembly has been busy with legislation to manage impacts of data center development. Time is running out to address the issue before the legislature adjourns for the summer. Creating guardrails will ensure PA sustainably develops this industry.https://t.co/cMKpn9cVBz

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Don’t miss out on the first ever NEPA Ecotour!

This two-day, 85-mile cycling excursion will take place on June 6th & 7th in northeast PA.

Learn more and register! https://t.co/1C6dziiiKF

Interested in sponsoring? Learn more: https://t.co/OLqvXrBjXE

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It’s Native Species Day!

Today we're celebrating our state’s native species and the important roles they play. 🌲 🐦‍⬛

For more information, visit https://t.co/UO3fMB2CPO

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Attention Environment Riders!

The dates for the 2026 Environment Ride have changed. The ride will now take place on October 16th -18th in Bethlehem, PA. More details coming soon!

We hope to see you there. 🚲️

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Applications for Round 4 of the Small-scale Award Track (SAT) for the RISE PA Grant are now open! The deadline to apply is August 17th. Click on the link below to learn more about eligibility and the application process.

https://t.co/PFo7Pnvnv3

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Over the next few months, we're highlighting organizations in our Circuit Trails Community Grant Program making a difference in local communities.

Today we’re shining a light on the partnership between the JSJ Food Bank and @RiverfrontNorth. Read more: https://t.co/CvzcieYel9

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Last week, we presented the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with the Sustainability Leadership Award at our 2026 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards.

Learn more about why the Airport was honored at this year's awards ceremony: https://t.co/TiURglqT37

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“The great thing about being a designated water trail is it really benefits the community,” said PEC Watersheds Program Manager Tali MacArthur.

Read more about the new effort to get Lackawanna River designated as a state water trail. https://t.co/Y9MO5Qkb1Y

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Team Pennsylvania has released its Nuclear Energy Roadmap for Pennsylvania, outlining a strategic path forward for this critical technology. PEC was proud to participate in the broad stakeholder process that helped inform this important effort.

More: https://t.co/miafsJoJ12

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We had a great time at the Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference last week!

PEC had the opportunity to present on regional landscape conservation alongside our partners, @DCNRnews, @WaterLandLife, and @laurelhighlands.