by Elizabeth Hughes | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
EC was proud to show its ongoing work in addressing mine-scarred lands and waters in the South Valley as part of a tour with Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Deb Haaland; U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright; Deputy Secretary for PADEP’s Office of...
by Earth Conservancy | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Earth Conservancy received a $10,000 grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation to support the 2022 cohort of the Environmental Workforce Training Program, which trains unemployed area residents for environmentally-focused careers and provides ongoing job search...
by Elizabeth Hughes | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
It was a cold but eventually sunny November morning as EC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dziak Drive, named in honor of EC’s original President/CEO, Mike Dziak. As always, Mike was humble in his acceptance. But as Senator John Yudichak noted, “All...
by Elizabeth Hughes | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
September 23rd marked the final class for the 2021 cohort of the Environmental Workforce Training Program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Participants completed 233 hours of environmentally-oriented training. While some plan to pursue jobs, others intend to continue...
by Elizabeth Hughes | Sep 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Earth Conservancy’s staff and Board of Directors are proud announce we have made a $100,000 donation to support the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project. The contribution supports Earth Conservancy’s mission of revitalization in the region, especially in its...
by Elizabeth Hughes | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Earth Conservancy is excited to announce planned upgrades to its community garden in Plymouth Township! Supported by grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Price Chopper Supermarkets’ Golub Foundation, the project will improve the site’s...
