The Pennsylvania Environmental Council protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities, and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. PEC has a statewide presence with three regional offices strategically located in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Wilkes-Barre. PEC provides services and benefits to all of the Commonwealth's 67 counties through a multitude of programs and initiatives in three broad program areas: Trails and Recreation, Watersheds, and Energy & Climate.