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On June 22nd, 2026, PEC’s Senior VP for Legal & Government Affairs, John Walliser submitted the following letter opposing Senate Bill 857. Dear Senators, On behalf of the […]
House Bill 1834, approved by the state House with bipartisan support in March, is the first major legislation addressing data center development in Pennsylvania. Before the General Assembly adjourns for […]
Creating and linking trails isn’t easy. It requires many experienced and dedicated people, a well-thought-out design, expensive materials, and yes, of course, a giant pot of money. Creating just a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2026 Contact: Josh Raulerson Email: jraulerson@pecpa.org Phone: 412-481-9400 Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants Announced Pittston – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is […]
Summer and state budget season are upon us and Harrisburg is feeling the heat. June is a particularly busy time in the capital due to the June 30 budget deadline […]
Around 100 trail developers, planners, government officials, and community partners from across the region and around the state gathered at the York College campus to continue coordinating and planning a […]
Hello, world! My name is Becca, and I am PEC’s newest Watershed Program Manager. I have a background in landscape management, with a focus on the installation of projects that […]
Green Stormwater Management in Philadelphia Greening Faith-Based and Historic Properties Using Green Stormwater Infrastructure PEC is engaging with Philadelphia faith-based and historical organizations to facilitate and fund green stormwater infrastructure […]
Today Governor Shapiro unveiled his GRID (Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development) Principles for data center development. This guidance is welcome and a strong companion to legislation now under consideration in the […]
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are becoming an increasingly serious concern in freshwater bodies throughout Pennsylvania and the world. They occur when an excess of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, […]
The ever-evolving Circuit Trails Network provides safe green space for community members to use and enjoy in daily life. Since its launch in 2023, PEC’s Circuit Trails Community Grant Program […]
On May 6th, leaders in the region’s environmental, conservation, and outdoor recreation community gathered at the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards dinner hosted by PEC in Pittsburgh. Together, we celebrated […]