newsletter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EE Connections

 

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

 

www.pcee.org
January 2009

 

News and Updates

"Question of the Week" Returns for Another Semester

One of our more popular online activities, "Question of the Week" returns this month to educate and entertain Pennsylvanians for another semester. Providing thought-provoking questions and information about Pennsylvania's environment, each week's question highlights a current or seasonal topic. The questions target students in grades 4 – 10, and are aligned with the PA Environment and Ecology Academic Standards.
Answer the question today, and check back the following week to see if you got it right!

PCEE would also like to wish its matriculating graduate Student Assistant, Phil,
best of luck with his future endeavors! Thank you for all of your effort!!

General News

  • Pennsylvania Climate Change Report Released
  • 'Green Share Program' Turns Waste into Raw Materials
  • DCNR to Invest $44 Million in Park and Recreation Projects
  • 15 Pennsylvania Mayors Join Climate Protection Agreement
  • New LEED Rating System

K-12 News

  • PA Environment and Ecology Education Website Highlighted
  • Food-related Curricula Taking Root Nationwide
  • Launch of 'Climate Ambassadors' Program for Students
  • New Book for Teens on Being Green

Higher Education

  • Bucknell University Rolls Out Bike Share Program
  • Green Chemistry Fellowship Program Invitation
  • Marywood University Program to Emphasize Green Building
  • RecycleMania 2009 Begins in January

Professional Development

  • Save the Date: PAEE Conference Coming in March
  • 'Environmental Communication for Behavior Change' Course
  • Registration Open for Environmental Ed. Workshop in Peru

Grants/Awards

  • Grants Available for Aquatic Education Programming
  • Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers
  • NEA Foundation Providing Student Achievement Grants
  • Reimbursement for Fresh Products Audit Available
 

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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