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READING, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania, officials of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) congregated in Berks County to discuss an exciting initiative. At the heart of this …
Going Green: Pennsylvania Steps Up to Support Trees in Underserved Communities Read More
YORK, PA — Residents of York County, your opinion counts in shaping the future of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a …
DCNR Unveils Initial Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Restoration, Invites Public Feedback Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced that $444,364 has been awarded to 12 projects dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania’s native …
Pennsylvania’s Native Biodiversity Receives a $444,364 Boost to Safeguard Its Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently announced that the Trails at Jakes Rocks, a popular 35-mile natural surface trail system in Warren County, has …
Trails at Jakes Rocks Crowned Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny River, a vital waterway that provides drinking water for over a million people and serves as an ecologically and economically valuable trail, has been …
Allegheny River Crowned Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year: A Testament to Natural Beauty and Rich History Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the face of a rising spongy moth caterpillar outbreak, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is calling on forest managers and woodlot owners across …
Pennsylvania Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Spongy Moth Caterpillar Outbreak: Early Planning Key to Protecting Forests Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently released the Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Conclusions Report and Roadmap for the Future. This comprehensive action plan …
Pennsylvania Unveils Action Plan to Boost Outdoor Recreation, Economy, and Community Wellbeing Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has been presented with a golden opportunity. State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced that applications are now open for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and …
Opportunity Awaits: State Grant Opens Door for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Outdoor enthusiasts in Pennsylvania have reason to rejoice as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently announced the extension of its ATV Regional Trail Connector …
Pennsylvania Extends ATV Regional Trail Connector Program Amid Growing Demand Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County’s Big Elk Creek State Park, a sprawling 1,800-acre gem in the heart of southern Chester County, is set for substantial restoration work, according to an …
Big Elk Creek State Park Embarks on Major Restoration Work Focused on Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality Read More