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The Mission of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation

The mission of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation is to forge a partnership between the private sector and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and Presque Isle in order to enhance educational programming, research, and visitor experience at the highest level.

Education
Education
Learn about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula.
Research
Research
TREC is a research center where scientists study the watersheds and environmental life of the Great Lakes and Presque Isle.
Visitor Services
Visitor Services
The official year-round Erie Visitor Center is located here.
Donate & Support
Donate and become a part of something greater. Your donation will benefit the TREC's and Presque Isle's education, research, and visitor experience.