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LANDENBERG, PA — Representative John A. Lawrence has penned a letter to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Dunn and State Parks Director John Hallas expressing his dissatisfaction …
Rep. Lawrence Urges DCNR to Abandon Major Development Plans for Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — WalkWorks, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, has awarded nine communities in the Commonwealth with $210,000 in grants. The grants …
Nine Pennsylvania Communities Awarded $210,000 in Grants for Active Transportation Plans by WalkWorks Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Three Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers have been awarded the Governor’s Awards for Excellence by Governor Josh Shapiro for their exceptional service and lifesaving actions …
Governor Shapiro Honors Three DCNR Rangers for Lifesaving Efforts at Gifford Pinchot State Park Read More
LANDENBERG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary announced a public planning meeting for Big Elk Creek State Park to present the initial development and restoration …
DCNR Announces Public Planning Meeting for Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened the nomination period for the 2024 River of the Year. Pennsylvanians are being called upon to …
Nomination Period Now Open for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina Sappey this week announced the allocation of grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) …
Grant Boosts Conservation Projects in Chester County Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) State Parks Director John Hallas and State Forester Seth Cassell this past week visited Keystone State Park in Westmoreland County to …
Keystone State Park: USA Today’s Top Fall Foliage Destination – A Scenic Haven in Pennsylvania Read More
SADSBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — Natural Lands is receiving a $105,900 grant to expand The Sadsbury Woods Preserve. The grant will be used to acquire approximately three acres along Compass Road in …
Natural Lands Receives $105,900 Grant to Expand Sadsbury Woods Preserve and Safeguard Natural Woodlands Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced that the agency is accepting letters of interest and resumes for two voluntary positions that …
DCNR Seeks Letters of Interest for Two Trails Advisory Committee Positions Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer is celebrating the recently launched Eastern …
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Eastern Hellbender License Plate, Wild Resource Conservation Program Efforts Read More