EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
January 2008

News and Updates

PCEE News

Environmental Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

Looking to turn over a new employment leaf with the arrival of the New Year?  PCEE maintains a list of Pennsylvania organizations that often have environmental education positions available.  Check out this list on our website, here.

Speaking of new employment, PCEE would like to wish its matriculating graduate Student Assistants, Erin and Gina, best of luck with their future endeavors!  Thank you for all of your efforts!!

General News

• DEP Awards Three Million in Recycling Performance Grants
• Calendar Highlights Threatened Pennsylvania Flora
• PNC Bank Trademarks 'Green Branch®' Term
• Training for Home Energy Assessments Offered

K-12 News

• 'Protect Our Watersheds' Art Contest
• Award Creates New Programming for RiverQuest
• Chester County Schools Recognized for Biofuel Use
• Recycling Curricula Added to Online Library
• Journey North's 'Citizen Science' Project
• 'Creating a Green Neighborhood' Essay Contest
  

Higher Education

• International 'Global Excellence' Conference Call for Papers
• Sustainable Food Purchasing Policy Guide Released
• Web Course Offered on Climate Neutral Planning
• Villanova University Unveils New Solar Electric System
  
  

Professional Development

• Keystone Coldwater Conservation Conference, Feb 22-23
• Wild Resources Symposium, Feb 28
• Online EETAP Courses Announced, Scholarships Available
  
  

Grants/Awards

• WREN Accepting 2008 Grant Applications
• Soliciting Nominations for Government Leaders in Conservation
• REAP Guidelines, Application Available to Farmers
• 'Toyota TAPESTRY Grants' Still Available
• Entries for Children's Contests Due Jan. 31
  
  

Contributions welcome!  The Center receives news and information from a variety of sources across Pennsylvania and beyond.  We appreciate all of the organizations, agencies and individuals who provide EE services and share their relevant information.  If you would like to contribute to future issues of EE Connections, please submit your article before the 15th of the month.  Articles should be of statewide interest and are subject to space availability.

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