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NEW GARDEN TWP, PA — In a significant nod to Earth Day’s global call for environmental protection, Chester County officials, in partnership with state and local bodies, have embarked on …
Chester County Marks Earth Day with Transformation of Golf Course into Public Park Read More
PETERSBURG, PA — In a move to bolster the state’s outdoor recreation industry, Pennsylvania recently launched the Outdoor Business Alliance, an initiative aimed at enhancing support for businesses within this …
Pennsylvania Pioneers Support for Outdoor Recreation Businesses with New Alliance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Bureau of State Parks Director, John Hallas, recently announced the advent of major construction projects to revive and restore the Delaware Canal State Park. This massive venture …
Major Renovations and Unprecedented Investment Usher in a New Era for Delaware Canal State Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the seasonal risk of wildfires increases, Pennsylvanians are being urged to exercise utmost caution. In a joint statement, Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of …
Rising Wildfire Risk in Pennsylvania Spurs Urgent Call for Caution Read More
READING, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania, officials of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) congregated in Berks County to discuss an exciting initiative. At the heart of this …
Going Green: Pennsylvania Steps Up to Support Trees in Underserved Communities Read More
YORK, PA — Residents of York County, your opinion counts in shaping the future of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a …
DCNR Unveils Initial Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Restoration, Invites Public Feedback Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced that $444,364 has been awarded to 12 projects dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania’s native …
Pennsylvania’s Native Biodiversity Receives a $444,364 Boost to Safeguard Its Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently announced that the Trails at Jakes Rocks, a popular 35-mile natural surface trail system in Warren County, has …
Trails at Jakes Rocks Crowned Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny River, a vital waterway that provides drinking water for over a million people and serves as an ecologically and economically valuable trail, has been …
Allegheny River Crowned Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year: A Testament to Natural Beauty and Rich History Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the face of a rising spongy moth caterpillar outbreak, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is calling on forest managers and woodlot owners across …
Pennsylvania Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Spongy Moth Caterpillar Outbreak: Early Planning Key to Protecting Forests Read More