The June issue of EE Connections newsletter from the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is now available online.

The highlights from this month’s issue include—

General News: The Water Resources Education Network Project, Local Environmental Projects Funded By PECO's Green Region Grant Program, Johnson and Johnson Environmental Excellence Award Earns Visit from Secretary, The Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park in Erie is now open, DCNR Appoints New Director of Bureau of State Parks, More than $70 Million Available for Open Space Conservation and Recreation, Travel the State with "explore PA" on Public TV, Williamsport Company Honored for Environmental Excellence Award, Philadelphia Building Named to 2006 Top 10 Green Projects List, 2006 Envirothon Honors Garnered by Penncrest High School students, Hard to Recycle Collection Event in Pittsburgh July 15

New EPA WaterSense Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense.

K-12 News: Teacher's Lounge: Expedition Susquehanna, Learning Science Interactives

State of the Planet, EE Curriculum Needed for Abitibi Recycling Program, My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant, New Lesson Book on Global Sustainability.

Higher Education: AAC and U Annual Meeting Call for Proposals, Environmental Communication for Behavior Change Online.

Professional Development: Mine Reclamation/Mine Drainage Conference, Pittsburgh to Host National “Greening of Historic Properties” Summit.

Grants/Awards: DEP Soliciting Proposals for Recycling Market Development Grants

Do Something BRICK Awards, Groundwater Foundation Awards, Toshiba America Foundation Grants.

To get your own copy, send an email to: info@pcee.org or visit the EE Connections sign-up webpage.

7/14/2006