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Bike Erie Is Moving Forward
We\'re excited to announce that we\'ve been working with the good folks at Environment Erie to obtain fiscal sponsorship!
See Erie rain gardens at work
Every time it rains or snow melts, the health of the very water used by millions for drinking and attracting tourists, anglers and boaters is negatively impacted.
Stormwater workshop looks at best practices
Stormwater creates serious problems that are best addressed by a separate regional stormwater program.
Our View: Great Lakes need federal funding
Lake Erie was declared dead more than 40 years ago. Don't let it happen again. That's the message that Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, an advocacy group representing more than 120 environmental, conservation and outdoor recreation groups, will take to members of Congress, including the Pennsylvania delegation, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Get free compost bin by attending Erie County workshop
Erie County residents can attend a free workshop this year on diverting food waste and recyclables from the landfill.
Recent college grad embraces new role in environmental outreach
The organization's mission is to protect and restore the watershed and promote environmental stewardship, particularly among children.
Environment Erie Hosts Students at TREC
Grants available for tree planting in Erie County
Environment Erie training youth
News From Environment Erie
Restoration Success Stories
Rain Gardens and Barrels
Storm water runoff is a problem that every city faces. After a strong rain, water has no place to go except down a storm drain and into the nearest steam or lake. But it’s not just water that is flowing into our waterways. Oils and other transportation fluids, salt, sediment, fertilizers and pet waste will all be carried by the runoff and polluting our watershed. But there are ways that we can help prevent this by planting rain gardens and installing rain barrels.
Do you know McDannell Run?
McDannell Run is named for a family who had several farmsteads where this small stream crosses East Lake Road. Some histories of Erie County also refer to it as Three Mile Creek, its distance east of Perry Square. Its watershed lies between those of Cemetery Run (on the west) and Four Mile Creek (on the east).
Focus on Fourmile Creek
Fourmile Creek is a stream on the east side of the Erie urban area flowing through the municipalities of Greene, Harborcreek, Wesleyville and Lawrence Park (see map). From its headwaters to the mouth, this stream reaches approximately 8 miles in length. Its watershed encompasses 11.93 square miles, including densely developed areas from Route 5 southward to 38th St, then on southward becoming much more rural in character.
Fishing: It appears as if the state's first fish ladders will be on Four Mile Creek
Fish and fishermen will have more room to move on Erie's Four Mile Creek once plans to construct Pennsylvania's first salmonid ladders take shape.
Fishing: Access for fish on Four Mile Creek
Efforts are underway to open more of Erie's Four Mile Creek to both steelhead and anglers, although removing obstacles to fish may be easier than gaining access for people.
