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CHADDS FORD, PA — The North American Land Trust (NALT) has been awarded a $276,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to support its Pollinator …
NALT Secures $276,000 Grant for Pollinator Meadow Initiative Read More
UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has confirmed plans to release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek on March 15 and …
Thrilling Whitewater Adventure Awaits as Tohickon Creek Transforms Into a Paddler’s Paradise Read More
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has unveiled a newly renovated C.H. McConnell Environmental Education Hall at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, signaling …
DCNR Highlights Major Renovations and Conservation Investments at Nolde Forest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging Pennsylvania landowners to take immediate steps to protect forests and woodlands from the destructive spongy moth, a …
Protect Pennsylvania’s Forests Now: Act Against Devastating Spongy Moth Threat Before It’s Too Late Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the recent appointment of Kate Gundersen-Thorpe as the new park operations manager for the French Creek …
New Leadership Takes Root: Kate Gundersen-Thorpe to Transform French Creek State Park Complex Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, marking the third time it has received the distinction. The announcement by the Department of …
Celebrate the Comeback: Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year for Its Inspiring Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has released findings from a two-year audit of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), highlighting shortcomings in the department’s …
Taxpayer Trust Betrayed? Audit Exposes Flaws in PA Grant Process, Officials Under Fire Read More
WRIGHTSVILLE, PA — After 225 years, the historic Mifflin Farm in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, will open its doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore a documented Underground Railroad …
Mifflin Farm Opens to the Public, Unveiling Hidden Stories of Freedom and Civil War History Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a public comment period for the 2025-2029 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), inviting residents to …
Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future of Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Spaces Now Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County has been selected as Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Discover the Trail That Redefined History! Path of the Flood Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year Read More