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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened the nomination process for the 2025 Trail of the Year, inviting residents to recognize trails …
Pennsylvania Opens Nominations for 2025 Trail of the Year Read More
WARREN, PA — The Trails at Jakes Rocks, situated in the picturesque Allegheny National Forest, have been honored as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year, marking a significant achievement for …
Discover the Hidden Gem: Trails at Jakes Rocks Earns Top Honors as 2024 Trail of the Year! Read More
PATTON, PA — In a step towards sustainable energy solutions, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, alongside state park officials, recently dedicated a newly installed …
Discover the Future of Energy: Unveiling Pennsylvania’s Largest Solar Array at Prince Gallitzin State Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Conservation and Natural Resources have jointly launched the “Recovery in Nature” initiative during National Recovery Month. This program …
Join the Movement: Transform Your Recovery Journey with Nature’s Healing Power in PA! Read More
MONT ALTO, PA — Mont Alto State Park recently hosted a special celebration marking the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear, a figure synonymous with wildfire prevention and conservation education. Pennsylvania …
Celebrate with a Legend: Smokey Bear Turns 80 and the Party’s Just Getting Started! Read More