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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced funding awards exceeding $372,000 to support 11 key projects aimed at preserving the state’s unique and irreplaceable …
Pennsylvania Invests $372K in Bold Efforts to Safeguard Native Wildlife and Habitats Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires …
Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced substantial improvements in processing times for key environmental reviews and permits. These enhancements align with the Shapiro …
Pennsylvania Speeds Up Environmental Permits, Driving Conservation and Economic Growth Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced an ambitious new initiative, allocating $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities, conserving natural landscapes, and …
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Unleashes $79.4 Million to Transform Pennsylvania’s Parks and Communities! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, this week announced that Upper Uwchlan Township has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Upper Uwchlan Township Secures $350,000 Grant for Hickory Park Upgrades Read More
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