EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
February 2008

News and Updates

PCEE News

PCEE Director Presents for State Legislature and Online Blog

Kathleen Paul, Director of PCEE, updated members of the state legislature during a recent Environmental Issues Forum of the PA Joint Conservation Legislative Committee in Harrisburg. Highlights of her presentation can be seen in a video blog for the Pennsylvania Environmental Digest's online newsletter.

In other news, PCEE's popular "Question of the Week" is back to educate both children and adults regarding Pennsylvania's environment. Aligned with academic standards, the activity also provides additional links to research materials and classroom activities.

PCEE News:
PCEE Director Presents for State Legislature & Blog
"Question of the Week" Returns!

General News

• Recycling Program Development Grants Recently Awarded
• New Pennsylvania Invasive Species Website
• 'Growing Greener: Renewable Energies Reality' Conference
• Several February Classes Offered at Jennings
• 'Farm to Table' Conference
• DCNR Aerial Photography Featured on Google Earth
  
  

K-12 News

• Allegheny County Global Warming Poster Contest
• Philadelphia 'Clean Water' Art Contest
• Springside School Awarded Two RecycleBank Grants
• New EPA Website for Teens
• 'EarthVision' Summit in Washington, D.C.
  
  

Higher Education

• Reduce Carbon Emissions on Your Campus - Free Workshop
• Campus Ecology's Teleconference Series
• Wind Turbine Deployment Web Conference
• Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity
  
  

Professional Development

• 'Environment and Ecology' Workshop for K-4 Teachers
• PROP Offers Advanced Composting Course
• Save the Date - National Green Jobs Conference
• ACI Home Performance Conference in Pittsburgh
• Earth Force's Spring Workshops Announced
• Early Registration for Biofuels Conference Due Soon
  
  

Grants/Awards

• Chesapeake Bay Grants Available, Applications Due Feb. 29
• Nominations Accepted for Karl Mason Award
• Sustainable Endowments Institute Offers Research Fellowships
• 'Schoolyard Wetland Habitat' Grants Still Available
  

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