EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
June 2008

News and Updates

PCEE News

New PCEE Website Unveiled

Work on the new PCEE website is nearly complete and we can't wait to share it with you!  The many features that Pennsylvanians have come to depend on are still present, in addition to hundreds of links to "green" services, products and information.  The website is up and running; give us your feedback by completing an online survey.  Check out www.pcee.org today!

In Other PCEE News:
POW! Workshop Slated for Western PA
Summer Teacher Professional Development Issue Released

General News

• PA's Resources, Open Spaces get Grant Funding
• PEEC Honored for Green Design
• TreeVitalize Pittsburgh Forms to Grow Region’s Tree Cover
• Free CFL Bulb Collection in Allegheny County
• Pennsylvania 2008 Farm Market Guide Available
• Two Philadelphia Teams Take 'Green' Steps

K-12 News

• Cash Award Available for Outstanding Educator
• New Book Explains Climate Science for Middle Schoolers
• Phipps Conservatory's 'Fairchild Challenge'
• Summer Camps for Kids
  

Higher Education

• Three PA Schools Recognized for Green Power Purchase
• Dickinson College and PA Receive Recycling Recognition
• Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards Available
• Call for 'Research on Campus Sustainability' Papers
  

Professional Development

• DEP/DCNR Alternative Energy Introductory Workshops
• Go WILD with Game Commission Wildlife Workshops
• Audubon Society of Western PA – Beechwood Farms Workshops
  

Grants/Awards

• Funds Available for Non-Game Species Protection
• 'Energy Education' Added to Grant Program
• Nominations Accepted for Environmental Partnership Awards
• Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Grants for Appalachia
• Clean Diesel Grant Applications Due June 13
• High School Environmental Education Challenge Grants
• 'Live Green' Teacher Grants Available

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