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

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The 2026 Environment Ride was a success! 🎉 We logged over 153 miles on Pennsylvania's best trails and roads including the Delaware & Lehigh Trail and the Slate Heritage Trail.
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Join us on November 6th for Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Annual Gathering! We'll meet with our partners at the International Conservation Center in Somerset County and learn about projects that connect with our four priority areas. Register: buff.ly/j1BcDgD
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The application deadline for the Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant has been extended until November 23rd at 5:00 p.m. If you haven’t checked out this grant opportunity yet, now is the time! More: buff.ly/FPficIa
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We’re hiring a Vice President of Eastern Pennsylvania and Water Programs! This position will direct programs in the northeast and southeast region of Pennsylvania and guide our statewide water initiatives. Head to our website for more details. buff.ly/iSHoQL9
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At the beginning of each month, we send out an e-newsletter, In Case You Missed It. This is a great way for you to stay updated on our work, but it’s also an opportunity to learn about new employment and mini-grant opportunities at PEC. Sign up now: buff.ly/Qt7v1aU
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Exciting news! Governor Shapiro and @DCNRnews Secretary Dunn this week announced $81 million in new state grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects across PA, including several new and ongoing PEC initiatives. More: buff.ly/MB0rhie

Gov. Shapiro and DCNR Invest to Improve PA Trails, Parks, and Public Lands

Gov. Shapiro and DCNR Invest to Improve PA Trails, Parks, and Public Lands

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PEC recently participated in a panel discussion as part of a PA PUC briefing event on the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) study, which is now open for public comment. Review the preliminary analysis here: buff.ly/tcR3hj0

PATER Study

Explore how the PUC regulates the electric utility industry in Pennsylvania, including information on consumer savings, electric retail markets and sustainability.

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Monarch butterflies are an iconic species found throughout North America, but they're also in decline. To boost populations, Monarch Waystations are popping up all over the world. Listen to our recent episode of Pennsylvania Legacies to learn more. buff.ly/KUXSeot
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PEC and Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, have announced a fourth round of “Protect Your Drinking Water” grants! The grant cycle will open on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 and close on Friday, January 15th, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Learn more: buff.ly/3nWL6Bu
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to help fund 31 grid-improvement projects in 26 states as part of their SPARK initiative. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and Duquesne Light Company were among the selected projects. More: buff.ly/7uRtLtf

Advanced transmission projects get $1.9B in DOE funding

The department expects the projects will add 23 GW in grid capacity and will come online in “record time” to improve the existing transmission system.

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Help a great partner of PEC, @FriendsRvFront, by telling them how you experience Pittsburgh’s riverfront trails. Your feedback will help guide future maps, signage, communications, connections, stewardship, and trail improvements. Take the survey here: buff.ly/JbC3fox
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We’re mid-way through #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! 💧🌱 Clean drinking water starts long before it reaches your tap. Simple, everyday habits around your home go a long way in keeping our local rivers, streams, and groundwater clean. Swipe through to check out 6 quick tips you can try today to help protect our water supply! ➡️ #SourceWaterProtectionWeek #CleanWater #PADEP #WaterQuality
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We’re hiring! PEC is looking for a Northeast Regional Director that will provide strategic leadership, program oversight, and staff management in PEC’s northeast office. Learn more on our website. buff.ly/U6nHrm9 The deadline to apply is October 16th!
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Join the @PennsylvaniaDEP for Sustainability Week! On October 5th - 9th, the DEP will host a variety of informative webinars focusing on the future of PA’s energy. Learn more and register for webinars here: buff.ly/FE1HMLX
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The 2026 PA Water Trail Mini-Grant application is now open! Grants are available for projects that advance the PA Water Trail Program’s goals. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 4th, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/YYFOo3I Apply: buff.ly/FVhVv6l
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We had a great time at the Eastern PA Greenways and Trails Summit! We learned a lot at the Summit, but PEC Program Manager Helena Kotala shared knowledge as well! Helena presented on a new PEC tool launching soon...
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Join the @PennsylvaniaDEP for an informative webinar on September 24th to learn more about the Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program (HEELP) and how it can help you pay for energy upgrades in your home. Register for the webinar here: buff.ly/g0MIOnI
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Applications are now open for round 5 of the RISE PA grant program’s Small-Scale Award Track. Learn more here: buff.ly/Ri8hliM

RISE PA - PennTAP

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You’re invited to the 2026 Trail of the Year celebration on September 24th – 26th. 🎉 The Pine Creek Rail Trail was selected by the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee (PTAC) as the 2026 Trail of the Year – an impressive accomplishment!
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After PEC’s recent board meeting, staff and board members had the pleasure of touring The Nature Conservancy’s Hamer Woodlands and Cove Mountain Preserve. Thank you, @PA_nature for showing us around the preserve and the work you do to protect special places in Pennsylvania.
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