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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced an investment of $11.8 million for streamside forest buffers, converting lawns to meadows and …
American Rescue Plan Act Gives Pennsylvania $8 Million for Tree Planting Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced an investment of $19.4 million in 68 projects to help underserved and small communities across …
$19.4 Million in Grants to Help Underserved Communities Across Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced an investment of $3.2 million to help address priority trail gaps and support ATV/Snowmobile projects …
$3.2 Million Announced for Trail Gaps, ATV/Snowmobile Projects in PA Read More
WESTTOWN TWP, PA — Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announced that Westtown Township has been awarded $4 million toward the acquisition of Crebilly Farm by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and …
Rep. Craig Williams Announces $4 Million Grant to Save Crebilly Farm Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced it will host nearly 60, guided hikes in 34 state parks and three state forests on New Year’s Day …
Start Your New Year Off With a Healthy Hike Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced an internal policy on the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on DCNR lands is now final …
Are Electric Bicycles Allowed in Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests? Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reported that outdoor recreation contributed $13.64 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy, accounting for 152,000 jobs, and 1.6 percent of the Commonwealth’s Gross …
Outdoor Recreation Contributes $13.64 Billion to Pennsylvania’s Economy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger announced that state forest campsites recently move to a more user-friendly, modern …
Modern Registration System Launched for State Forest Campsites Read More
WILLISTOWN, PA — On Monday, October 24 Willistown Conservation Trust welcomed the Chester County Commissioners, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Willistown Township to Kirkwood Preserve …
Willistown Conservation Trust Celebrates 12 Acres Added to Kirkwood Preserve Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of State Parks recently announced that it is issuing an invitation to bid to lease an equestrian …
Commonwealth Invites Bids for Equestrian Facility at Ridley Creek State Park Read More