EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
November 2009

News and Updates

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General News

• Pocono Raceway to Build Largest Sports Solar Energy Facility
• Sustainable Business Network Releases Project Report
• EPA Presents Environmental Awards to Five PA Organizations
• 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' Project Launches Website

K-12 News

• PA State Departments Launch 'Farm to School' Program
• Wildlife Leadership Academy Field Schools Offered
• Earth Day Network's New 'Green Your School Guide'
• 'Top Stars' Contest Accepting Submissions
• Cloud Institute Develops New EfS Curriculum
  

Higher Education

• Two PA Schools Receive EPA's P3 Awards
• Dickinson College Initiates Car-Share Program
• Temple University Launches New Bike Campaign
• Duquesne University Wins EPA Energy Star Award
• Sierra Club Releases 'Moving Campuses Beyond Coal' Report

Professional Development for Educators

• 'Obesity and Other Environmental Health Issues' Workshop
• 'Tohora: Origin of Whales' Teacher Workshops Offered
• Project WILD Workshops Offered at Ohiopyle

Other Professional Development

• SRBC, DCNR Host Stormwater Management Workshop
• Grid-Tied Solar Installation Workshops Offered
• Wind Basics Workshops Blow into Northeastern PA
• PRC East Plans Invasive Plants Workshop

Grants/Awards

• DEP's Environmental Education Grants Now Available
• Citizen Power, Inc. Offering Renewable Energy Grants
• Alternative Fuels Grant Now Available
• Toyota TAPESTRY Program Science Grant Competition

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