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Nov 18th 2010

If you’re looking for a way to connect with some of the environmental concerns in Philadelphia and evoke change you might want to consider joining an organization such as the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) who are celebrating their 40th anniversary working to protect, restore, and improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.Started in 1969, a group of Pennsylvanians gathered in State College to discuss the establishment of a statewide environmental “coordinating organization” to which individuals, other organizations, government, and business and industry could turn for information on environmental issues. On January 30, 1970, the articles of incorporation were signed.The mission of the council is accomplished through:

  • Innovation: PEC seeks to develop new policies, programs and projects that demonstrate unique, but replicable approaches to solving environmental problems using market-based and other non-partisan, science-driven solutions.
  • Collaboration: PEC believes in the power of partnerships, bringing together people and interests of diverse backgrounds to develop positive solutions to problems that address the concerns of all stakeholders.
  • Education: PEC promotes the understanding of environmental issues by the public, communities, organizations, public officials and other decision-makers by making unbiased and understandable information available on problems and solutions.
  • Advocacy: PEC is a catalyst for legislative, regulatory and policy change by public and private decision-makers to advance solutions that are in the best environmental and economic interests of the Commonwealth.

Some of the initiatives of the council’s southeast office (Philadelphia) include:

  1. Climate Change Roadmap for Pennsylvania
  2. East Coast Greenway
  3. Environmental Advisory Council Network
  4. Greater Philadelphia Green Business Program
  5. Sustainable Philadelphia Initiative
  6. Wissahickon Roundtable Project

And there’s more. If interested why not give them a call at 215.592.7020 to see where your involvement can best fit in.

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