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LEA Earth Force

Lake Erie- Allegheny (LEA) Earth Force
Lake Erie-Allegheny(LEA) Earth Force offers programming in Western Pennsylvania. Our offices are located in Pittsburgh and Erie.
Offices in Pittsburgh and Erie
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News
Heinz Renews Commitment
Heinz Endowments" We would like extend a special thanks to Heinz Endowments for expanding their commitment to our organization and mission. ...more
Second Annual Staples Earth Force Award
Larissa receives theStaples Earth fore Award
"The Staples Earth Force Award 2008 recognized the Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network Earth Force group ...more

Jewish Community Council presents Donation
name "LEA Earth Force received a donation from the Jewish Community Council at their tree planting ceremeny. .... more
MCANWPA selects Earth Force

Doug Armstrong, Executive Director of MCA of NW,(right) and Andi Masse (left) present a $1,000 check The Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Pennsylvania selected LEA Earth Force as a beneficiary.
PEC and Earth Force launch initiative
Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and LEA Earth Force announce the Northern Allegheny River Conservation Project... more
Erie Community Foundation supports LEA Earth Force
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) Erie Community Foundation funds Earth Force after school program.
First Energy Partners With LEA Earth Force
First Energy Dan Heher, Penelec, presents a $1,000 donation to support the Earth Force.

LAKE ERIE BASIN
Lake Erie Basin Heal Presque Isle Bay. The Public Advisory Committee is asking you to be part it! Click here to find out more

Wal-Mart Partners with LEA Earth Force

Erie--The partnership between Wal-Mart and Earth Force is not just one for positive headlines or press ......more

Singlestream Recycling

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!
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Events

Educator Training:
Earth Force Training in Erie: Nov. 1 and Nov. 12, 2008
Earth Force Training in Pittsburgh: October 11, 2008

Youth Summit
April and May, 2008: 1652 students attended our Youth Summits.

Resources for Educators and Students

"Addressing environmental issues in your community? Browse these resources:
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
LEA Earth Force
" LEA EF supports:
* 60 program sites
* 127 educators
* 2,684 youth doing Earth Force action projects
Student taking an Inventory
* 5,700 additional youth reached through school programs and News in Education
* 200 adult participants in professional development workshops (Approved Provider for ACT 48 Hours 
* 54 partner organizations supported our mission

EF Office in Erie and Pittsburgh

Other Earth Force sites
visit:
Capital Region
Delaware Valley Earth Force
Frontrange Earth Force
GREEN
Lowcountry Earth Force
Michigan Earth Force
Pinjog - Earth Force
Suncoast Earth Force
Windy City Earth Force

Youth Success Stories
Visit our Youth Success Stories - Environmental Action and Service Learning

Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School
Earth Force CHAMPs students at Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School help launch the Tree Vitalize Metro in Erie. This is a state wide tree planting initiative...more

Youth Space

Klein students recycle
"I learned that if you change one thing it will affect everything." Mitchell C., Klein Elementary

Youth2 “The Earth Force program is great because then we all know we make the environment better for the next generation.
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Donate Now

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.

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.
Earth Force Process

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.
>Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence

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.
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Sister Pat Lupo, the program director at Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force, has been appointed by the Governor to the Pennsylvania Climate Change Advisory Committee (August 2008)

Success Stories

  • Erie Students Win Staples Earth Force Award

    20 Oct 2008 - Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network Team to Receive $500 Donation of Staples Eco-Friendly Products for Dedication to Improving the Environment More...
  • Documents

  • The Group Against Smog & Pollution

    16 Dec 2008 - The Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP)annouces an annual competition in environmental advocacy for middle-school and high-school level students in Allegheny County, PA More...
  • Tree Vitalize Metros

    23 Oct 2008 - Earth Force CHAMPS students at Pfeiffer-Burleigh help launch the Tree Vitalize Metro in Erie. This is a state wide tree planting initiative of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The City of Erie More...
  • Jewish Community Council

    20 Oct 2008 - Jewish Community Council of Erie donates to LEa Earth Force. More...
  • New Staff at LEA Earth Force

    7 Aug 2008 - LEA Earth Force recently welcomed two new staff members – Mike Waltner, Director of Development/NWPA and Gretchen Smith, Administrative Assistant More...
  • Staples Earth Force Award 2008

    11 Jun 2008 - The Staples Earth Force Award 2008 recognized Jr. PLEWA, Erie and Claysville Elementary School, Claysville. More...
  • 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...
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