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PENNSYLVANIA — Do you love spending time outdoors on Pennsylvania’s amazing trails? Are you passionate about trail conservation and recreation? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Apply to Serve on the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Norco Fire Company in North Coventry Township, Chester County is the recipient of a $12,500 grant to help fight wildfires in rural areas. The funds will …
Norco Fire Company Receives $12,500 Grant to Fight Wildfires Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Outdoor recreation is a vital part of Pennsylvania’s economy, accounting for $12 billion in value and 150,000 full-time jobs. Recognizing the importance of this sector, the Wolf Administration …
Commonwealth Kicks Off Discussion on Growing State’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Read More
NEW HOPE, PA — The Delaware Canal State Park Towpath has been named Pennsylvania’s 2022 Trail of the Year. This 58.9-mile trail passes through 18 municipalities in Bucks and Northampton …
PA’s Trail of the Year: The Delaware Canal State Park Towpath Read More
EXTON, PA — State Rep. Danielle Friel-Otten, D-Chester, announced that two projects in her district recently received grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that will create …
Two Chester County Recreational Opportunities Will Benefit from DCNR Grants Read More
Governor Tom Wolf this week announced an investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize …
Pennsylvania Invests $90 Million for Recreation, Conservation Projects Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger are reminding Pennsylvanians to abide by state guidelines for harvesting …
Wild Ginseng Harvesting Season Opens in Pennsylvania Read More
MCADOO, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn this week announced the acquisition of a 5,600-acre parcel of land that will be developed into …
Pennsylvania Acquires Land to Develop Motorized Recreation Area Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission held a media …
Wolf Administration Highlights Responsible Celebration Ahead Of Independence Day Holiday Weekend Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn states that $320,866 in Wild Resource Conservation Program grants have been awarded to nine projects aimed …
Commonwealth Awards $320K in Wild Resource Conservation Program Grants, Accepting Applications for 2022 Round of Funding Read More