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HARRISBURG, PA — Conservation leaders, environmental educators, and community advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol this week to highlight the critical role native plants play in sustaining the state’s …
Native Plants at the Heart of Pennsylvania’s Conservation Push Read More
LEWISBERRY, PA — Pennsylvania has reached a major clean energy milestone, surpassing 2 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity—enough to supply electricity to roughly 350,000 homes. The announcement came just …
Pennsylvania Hits 2-Gigawatt Solar Milestone, Doubling Capacity in Just 17 Months Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a continued push to make Pennsylvania’s natural spaces more accessible and inclusive, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) unveiled its 2025–2029 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor …
DCNR Launches New Outdoor Recreation Plan and Celebrates ‘Outdoors for All Day’ in Lancaster Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — In a major milestone for Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation landscape, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined local officials and volunteers on …
Musser Gap Trail Expansion Opens, Launching Bold New Era for Outdoor Recreation in Centre County Read More
NEWPORT, PA — As more Pennsylvanians head outdoors this summer, state health and environmental officials are reminding the public to take extra precautions against tick bites and Lyme disease. During …
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Bite Prevention as Summer Outdoor Season Peaks Read More
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, an honor celebrated last week at a community festival at Minisink Park in Monroe …
Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a time when wildfire seasons are becoming more severe nationwide, more than 450 wildland firefighters from 11 states recently participated in a weeklong training hosted by Pennsylvania’s …
Over 450 Firefighters Trained in Wildfire Suppression at DCNR Academy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Camping demand in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests has surged, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) reporting a 10% increase in campsite reservations this year, …
Discover Nature’s Best! PA State Parks Add Campsites Amid Booming Demand Read More
SOUTH FORK, PA — The Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Discover the Path of the Flood Trail – Pennsylvania’s Must-See 2025 Trail of the Year! Read More
CARLISLE, PA — Marking a significant step toward equity and inclusivity in outdoor spaces, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced on Wednesday, May 28, a new …
Breaking Barriers! Free Menstrual Products Now in Pennsylvania’s State Parks Read More