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Public Information Center
The Public Information Center (the "PIC") is located in the lobby of 1650 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the home office of EPA's Mid-Atlantic States Region. The PIC's hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The PIC is open to the public and supplies free general environmental
publications and educational materials to the citizens and schools in
the mid-Atlantic region. The exhibits in the PIC vary from season to season
and issue to issue. Visitors experience multimedia exhibits with access
to environmental software in our Library. The public is always welcome!
Special arrangements can be made for school groups. Note that all visitors
are required to pass through security, including a metal detector. Visitors
16 years of age and older must show photo identification.
Exhibits:
The PIC has displays that provide valuable information about many environmental
topics such as ecosystems, hazardous waste, radon, lead, wetlands, and
habitat. If you are
in the area of 17th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on
Earth Day, stop by.
Programs Arrangements may be made by environmental groups and schools to visit the PIC. The tour may include, if requested, a learning experience on any environmental topic of their choice presented by an EPA expert. Programs offered include pollution prevention, water quality, household hazards, wetlands and air quality.
Publications: The PIC has a variety of government publications dealing with the environment. All of the publications are available free of charge. They cover a vast array of topics that are easily understandable for students and the general public. EPA publications are a great resource for teachers and students of all ages. Also available is K-12 Environmental Education and Interdisciplinary Curriculum.
Action: If you require general information about our Center or if you would like to arrange a visit to the facility please call the general information number. If you are interested in a tour of our PIC, or wish to arrange for a presentation on a specific environmental issue, please call the presentations coordinator.
1-800-438-2474
DC, WV, VA, DE, and PA only.
General Information 215-814-5663
