About PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center
PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania's air, water and open spaces. Pennsylvanians from all walks of life want and need clean water to drink and clean air to breathe; healthy rivers and streams that are safe for swimming and fishing; preserved open spaces and protection for Pennsylvania's great outdoors; clean sources of energy that don't pollute and never run out--all this should be the heritage we leave to future generations. To ensure this heritage, we investigate the array of environmental problems facing Pennsylvania and the planet, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers, and foster civic engagement.
About PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center
Research
Investigating problems and crafting solutions
Protecting the air we breathe. Every Pennsylvanian should be able to breathe clean air. But smog pollution from power plants and vehicles puts the health of our children and families at risk. Our report, Danger in the Air, shone a light on the smoggiest cities and counties in Pennsylvania, and recommended solutions for cleaning up our air.
Education
Educating the public and making our voices heard
Shining a spotlight on illegal polluters. A 2007 PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center study uncovered that GenOn Energy had illegally dumped manganese, selenium and other pollutants into the Conemaugh River for years, with potentially toxic effects on wildlife. When the government failed to step in, our sister group PennEnvironment sued to stop the pollution. Four years later, a judge ruled the company liable for a staggering 8,684 violations of the Clean Water Act. GenOn was ordered to end the pollution and pay a record-breaking $3.75 million to restore the Conemaugh.
Our Staff
Foundation Support
PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center would like to thank Claneil Foundation, Colcom Foundation, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Energy Foundation, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, George & Miriam Martin Foundation, Otto Haas Charitable Trust, Partnership Project, Philadelphia Foundation, Skoll Global Threats Fund, The Heinz Endowments, Workable Alternatives Foundation, Cameron Foundation, Edward and Virginia Gunst Family Foundation, Howard J. Sedran Family Foundation, Leo Model Foundation Inc., Madiman Family Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable and William Penn Foundation for supporting our work.
More Ways to Give
PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center gratefully accept bequests, beneficiary designations of IRAs and life insurance, and gifts of securities to support our work. Your gift will assure that we can continue to protect America’s air, water and open spaces for future generations.
DONATE NOW | LEARN ABOUT MORE WAYS TO GIVE