LEA Earth Force
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Lake Erie-Allegheny(LEA) Earth Force offers programming in Western Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Eastern Ohio. Our offices are located in Pittsburgh and Erie.
 Bill Bartlett, Earth Force Program Manager (left) and Barbara Cole, Earth Force board member (right), accept a check from Michael Batchelor, Erie Community Foundation (center), for funding for materials for the Earth Force after school program.
 Dan Heher, Penelec, presents a $1,000 donation to support the Earth Force program through the First Energy Foundation to Earth Force’s Margarita Dangel, Director of Education and Annette Marshall, OSB, Director of Administration.
 Work is underway on the development of solutions to heal Presque Isle Bay. The Public Advisory Committee is asking you to be part it! Click here to find out more
Erie--The partnership between Wal-Mart and Earth Force is not just one for positive headlines or press, it is only a small part of our company's larger sustainability initiatives....more
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, PA NO MORE SEPARATING** PLACE INTO THE RECYCLE BIN: Aluminum and Steel Cans All Food and Beverage Cans Clear and Colored Glass Food and Drink Containers All Plastics-- Yes, even those plastic grocery bags! ...more |
Educator Training:
Youth Summit Special EventsMay 17, 2008 Bike Around the Bay
We’ve grown in numbers in Southwest PA. This year we have over 1,000 students participating in Earth Force in Southwest PA! ...more 
This page contains resources for teachers and students who are involved in addressing environmental issues in their community. Agricultural Issues Air Quality Issues Biodiversity Energy Issues Integrated Pest Management Litter Issues Nonpoint Source pollution Water Issues Watershed Issues --> check out the Toolbox for Educators
* 70 program sites * 117 educators * 2,000 youth engaged in Earth Force action projects  * 3,000 additional youth reached through in school programs and day programs * 200 adult participants in professional development workshops (Approved Provider for ACT 48 Hours
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 "Earth Force is teaching us how to make a difference and I believe everyone will take something away from this." ...more
NW PA Collegiate Academy hosts "Focus the Nation" ....more
Invest in Earth Force and invest in youth who will be our future problem-solvers, team players, and active and responsible community members. Donate Now.  Take advantage of Pennsylvania's tax credit program and apply for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit. Save money and support LEA Earth Force.
The Earth Force process entails six steps: Step One: Youth learn about their community's strength and challenges. Step Two: Youth choose the environmental issue they want to address. Step Three: Youth research the issue to understand how to address the problem. Step Four: Youth decide what to change and how to change it. Step Five: Youth design and complete an Action Plan (environmental action) Step Six: Youth reflect on their experience and go public.
LEA Earth Force and DV Earth Force, were one of twelve organizations and businesses recognized with The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in 2007. 
The Governor’s Award honors Pennsylvania businesses and organizations that put in place projects that tackle environmental problems and help build new businesses, enhance the bottom line and engage residents in a renewed commitment to investing in their communities. |
Documents
Wal-Mart partners with LEA Earth Force
22 Mar 2007 -
The partnership between Wal-Mart and Earth Force is not just one for positive headlines or press, it is only a small part of our company's larger sustainability initiatives. More...