EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
July 2009

News and Updates

PCEE Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education announced its inaugural Board of Directors since the passage of Act 71 in July 2008. "I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with this group of talented and committed environmentalists" said PCEE Director Kathleen Paul. "With this Board providing direction and support, PCEE is sure to become even more valuable and useful to the people of Pennsylvania."

In other PCEE News:
PCEE's 2008 Annual Report Released (.pdf)

General News

• Free Eastern PA Birding and Wildlife Guide Available
• Giant Hogweed Found in Butler County
• Plant Trees in Pennsylvania with Help from Odwalla
• U.S. EPA Introduces Indoor Air Quality Label for New Homes
• GoodCompany Launches Sustainable Business Incubator

K-12 News

• Penncrest H.S. Takes First Place in Pennsylvania Envirothon
• 'Principals for Change' Bike to Washington, D.C.
• New Climate Change Toolkit for Middle School Released
• U.S. House Passes Green School Facility Act
  
  

Higher Education

• Lafayette College Students Prepare Community Water Solutions
• CCAC Launches Green Institute, Offers Free Classes
• 'AASHE Digest 2008' Now Available
• Solar Research Funding for Minority Institutions

Professional Development for Educators

• Educator Call for Environmental Ed Praxis Design
• Teaching Energy in the Middle School Science Classroom
• NAAEE Conference Registration is Open

Other Professional Development

• PROP Hosts 19th Annual Conference in Scranton
• Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course at McKeever
• Canoe Creek SP to Host Wind Energy Program
• U.S. FWS Offers Conservation Professional Training

Grants/Awards

• New Service Initiative Provides Volunteer Recruitment
• WPC Offers Funds for Canoe and Kayak Access Sites
• Water Quality Funding Available from USDA
• First Day to Submit REAP Applications is Aug. 3
• Aug. 21 Deadline for Watersheds Grant Applications

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