July 2006

PCEE News and Updates

The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education’s July newsletter, EE Connections, is now available.  PCEE e-mails the newsletter early each month with news and important information for the environmental education community. 

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General EE News

The Water Resources Education Network Project
Local Environmental Projects Funded By  PECO's Green Region Grant Program
Johnson and Johnson Environmental Excellence Award Earns Visit from Secretary
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park in Erie is now open.  
DCNR Appoints New Director of Bureau of State Parks
More than $70 Million Available for Open Space Conservation and Recreation
Travel the State with " explore PA" on Public TV
Williamsport Company Honored for Environmental Excellence Award
Philadelphia Building Named to 2006 Top 10 Green Projects List
2006 Envirothon Honors Garnered by Penncrest High School students
Hard to Recycle Collection Event in Pittsburgh July 15
New EPA WaterSense Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense

K-12 News

Teacher's Lounge: Expedition Susquehanna
Learning Science Interactives
State of the Planet
EE Curriculum Needed for Abitibi Recycling Program
My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant
New Lesson Book on Global Sustainability

Higher Education

AAC and U Annual Meeting Call for Proposals
Environmental Communication for Behavior Change Online

Professional Development

Mine Reclamation/Mine Drainage Conference
Pittsburgh to Host National “Greening of Historic Properties” Summit

Grants and Awards

DEP Soliciting Proposals for Recycling Market Development Grants
Do Something BRICK Awards
Groundwater Foundation Awards
Toshiba America Foundation Grants