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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
NEWPORT, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) celebrated the 2025 graduating class of its ranger and park manager trainee academy during a ceremony held Thursday, …
DCNR Honors 2025 Ranger and Park Manager Trainee Graduates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP) grants. This initiative …
Save Pennsylvania’s Wildlife: Grants Open to Protect Vulnerable Species! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) began its annual aerial spraying initiative on Monday, May 5, to suppress the spread of spongy moth populations …
Protecting Our Forests: Pennsylvania Launches Aerial Spraying to Protect Forests from Spongy Moth Outbreaks Read More
OKOME, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is celebrating the inclusion of two forest tracts in the Pennsylvania Wilds within the national Old-Growth Forest Network. …
Two Forest Tracts in Pennsylvania Wilds Added to National Old-Growth Forest Network Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has introduced a new online system to simplify donations to the Keystone Tree Fund, aiming to enhance statewide …
Pennsylvania Launches Online Donation Option for Keystone Tree Fund Read More
LEWISBERRY, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) celebrated a significant achievement on Wednesday, April 23, with the unveiling of its 30th solar array installation at Gifford …
Pennsylvania’s DCNR Marks Milestone with 30th Solar Array Installation Read More
LIMESTONE TWP, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined local officials in Limestone Township to celebrate the addition of the 24-mile Piney Rail Corridor. …
Piney Rail Corridor Acquisition Marks Major Investment in Outdoor Recreation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) reporting a 30% increase in campsite …
Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of several federal campgrounds due to staffing shortages, Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests remain fully operational, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Pennsylvania’s State Parks Stay Open and “Awesome” Amid Federal Closures Read More