Pennsylvania Environmental Council

We had a great time at the @PhillyBikeExpo! We love being able to connect with people and share the work we’re doing to create and maintain trail systems throughout PA. Shoutout to those that stopped by our booth and said hi! We’re already looking forward to next year.

Pennsylvanians can replace up to three invasive trees and shrubs with native species for free through the statewide Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program. Preregistration will open March 31 and is required to participate. Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/…

On March 25, the Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council is hosting a public meeting and you’re invited! For more information, visit: buff.ly/M7tNfnS Register for virtual attendance here: buff.ly/TuAZRSB

Don’t forget to catch up on the latest episode of Pennsylvania Legacies!🎧️ On this episode, we talk with Russ Kolacek and Andrew Griesemer of Phoenix Contact USA and discuss their company’s impressive commitment to sustainability. Listen now: pecpa.org/news/pennsylva…

Congratulations to @BristolTwpPA for being awarded funding for Building the East Coast Greenway in Bristol Township! @ECGreenway PEC is proud to partner with Bristol Township and help make important projects such as this become a reality. More: dvrpc.org/news/2026/boar…

A state House Energy Committee hearing today will take up HB 2223, which requires electric utilities to evaluate and consider the use of Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) on new & existing service lines. Learn more about ATTs on our podcast soundcloud.com/pennsylvaniaen…

Last week, House Bill 2150 and House Bill 2151 advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee. These are important bills that could assist in the responsible development of data centers in our state. Read more: mychesco.com/a/news/governm…

The deadline to apply for a PA Sojourn Mini-Grant is quickly approaching! Don’t wait to submit your application. Apply here: pecpa.org/grants-awards/

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Allegheny County residents! Don’t forget to register for the public meeting for the Allegheny Forward comprehensive plan on March 11th. The meeting will be held online at 6:00 p.m. Register here: buff.ly/ciMUmiX For more information, visit buff.ly/AEwJM8Z

Legislation (buff.ly/0BAt4vZ) has been introduced in the General Assembly to encourage adoption of advanced transmission technologies (ATTs), making our electric transmission grid more resilient and efficient. Learn more about these tools here: buff.ly/ZZnwHSA

Get ready for spring in Philly with Wednesday Night Rides! This week’s bike ride is helping the community get ready for spring by equipping bikers with seeds to disperse throughout the ride. Learn more: billypenn.com/2026/02/24/sky…

Huge congratulations to @PhilaParkandRec as they get ready to roll out the city’s first ever trail maintenance crew! 👏 Read more at the link: inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we would like to recognize Pennsylvania’s first African American State Forester – Ralph Elwood Brock. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Brock achieved many firsts in his home state. Learn more about his legacy. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/78ad31…

Today the General Assembly will hold a hearing to discuss the proposed budget for DEP, which addresses shortfalls in the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund used to clean up hazardous materials across the Commonwealth. Learn more about this important work here: buff.ly/O6fNIuX

Don’t miss the 12th Annual PA Renewables Summit on March 16th and 17th! This summit gathers industry professionals, NGOs, and decision makers together to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania renewables industry. Learn more and register here: pasolarcenter.org/12th-annual-pa…

Congratulations to the Pine Creek Rail Trail for being named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year! This 62-mile trail is packed with history and outdoor recreation opportunities, making it a truly invaluable asset to Pennsylvania. Learn more below.

Attention Allegheny County residents! You can help shape the future of your county by joining an online public meeting on March 11th at 6:00 p.m. Register here: buff.ly/ciMUmiX For more information , visit buff.ly/AEwJM8Z

The 2026 Sojourn Grant Cycle is now open! The deadline is March 20th at 5:00 p.m.‼️ Follow the link below to learn more. pecpa.org/news/2026-sojo…

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