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WEST GROVE, PA — On Tuesday, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on the proposed …
Debate Intensifies Over Development of Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
FRANKLIN TWP, PA — To emphasize the importance of safeguarding native flora and fauna, the Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council recently convened for the third annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day …
Pennsylvania Governor’s Council Urges Protection of Native Species on Annual Native Species Day Read More
FRANKLIN TWP, PA — This past week, in recognition of Earth Week, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) alongside the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, took significant strides …
Pennsylvania Embarks on Major Tree Planting Initiative to Revitalize Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County’s Big Elk Creek State Park, a sprawling 1,800-acre gem in the heart of southern Chester County, is set for substantial restoration work, according to an …
Big Elk Creek State Park Embarks on Major Restoration Work Focused on Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality Read More LANDENBERG, PA — Representative John A. Lawrence has penned a letter to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Dunn and State Parks Director John Hallas expressing his dissatisfaction …
Rep. Lawrence Urges DCNR to Abandon Major Development Plans for Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
Pennsylvania is known for its stunning natural beauty, and Chester County is no exception. From rolling hills to serene lakes, the region is home to some of the most picturesque …
Discover the Natural Beauty of Chester County: A Guide to Local State Parks Read More