The January EE Connections, the environmental education newsletter published by the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education, is now available online.

Highlight: The PCEE maintains a list of Pennsylvania organizations that often have environmental education positions available. Check out this list on the website.

General News: DEP Awards Three Million in Recycling Performance Grants, Calendar Highlights Threatened Pennsylvania Flora, PNC Bank Trademarks 'Green Branch’ Term, Training for Home Energy Assessments Offered

K-12 News: 'Protect Our Watersheds' Art Contest, Award Creates New Programming for RiverQuest, Chester County Schools Recognized for Biofuel Use, Recycling Curricula Added to Online Library, Journey North's 'Citizen Science' Project, 'Creating a Green Neighborhood' Essay Contest

Higher Education: International 'Global Excellence' Conference Call for Papers, Sustainable Food Purchasing Policy Guide Released, Web Course Offered on Climate Neutral Planning, Villanova University Unveils New Solar Electric System

Professional Development: Keystone Coldwater Conservation Conference, February 22-23, Wild Resources Symposium, February 28, Online EETAP Courses Announced, Scholarships Available

Grants/Awards: WREN Accepting 2008 Grant Applications, Soliciting Nominations for Government Leaders in Conservation, REAP Guidelines, Application Available to Farmers,'Toyota TAPESTRY Grants' Still Available, Entries for Children's Contests Due Jan. 31

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.

Share EE Connections! If you know of others who would appreciate receiving EE Connections, please complete the on-line form or call 724-738-9020.

To see all of the resources available, visit the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education website.

1/11/2008