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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has allocated $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects statewide. These initiatives aim to expand recreational opportunities, conserve natural spaces, and revitalize …
Shapiro Administration Announces $79.4 Million Grant Investment to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Natural Resources Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Spring City Borough has been awarded a $350,000 grant by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This funding, part of the Community Conservation Partnership Program, …
Spring City Borough Secures $350,000 Grant for Boat Launch Park Development Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a sweeping ban …
Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a $2.6 million investment in two pivotal projects in Pennsylvania. Through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program, this funding …
$2.6M Boost to Transform Pennsylvania Parks: Revitalizing Outdoor Spaces in Reading and Scranton Read More
LAKE CITY, PA — In a noteworthy advancement for conservation in Pennsylvania, Erie Bluffs State Park has been officially inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN). This designation underscores the …
Erie Bluffs State Park Shines as Newest Gem in National Old-Growth Forest Network Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Park Ranger Jessa Goodeaux has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) NextGen Advisory Council. This significant appointment highlights her …
Chester County Park Ranger Joins Statewide Council to Promote Youth Engagement in Public Lands Read More
​UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the cancellation of its semiannual November whitewater release from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek, citing …
November Whitewater Release Canceled: Low Levels at Lake Nockamixon! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the commencement of the nomination period for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, inviting residents to nominate …
Nominate Your Beloved Waterway: Be Part of Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year Celebration! Read More
PORT TREVORTON, PA — In a collaborative initiative to bolster environmental resilience and water quality, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and …
Efforts to Enhance Water Quality Through Streamside Forest Buffers in Snyder County Read More