Press release by Isabela Weiss with WVIA News on 19 February 2025 The Schuylkill Conservation District won nearly $75,000 to design plans to restore the Little Mahanoy Creek in Schuylkill County to a more natural state. Developers hope the project will lessen flood impacts and promote wild trout habitats in Frackville Borough. Frackville resident Joe … Read more
Press Release posted 31 January 2025 A draft of the 2025-2029 SCORP will be open for public comment from February 3 to March 3, 2025. Feedback will help to shape the Commonwealth’s upcoming 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Surveys found public support for accessible, equitable, and modernized recreation opportunities. The Department … Read more
Press Release by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy on 31 January 2025 WPC land protected for Bear Run Nature Reserve Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the purchase of two properties, totaling 97 acres, in Stewart Township, Fayette County that will be added to popular outdoor recreation and natural areas in the Laurel Highlands. A 44-acre forested property located … Read more
Communities across Pennsylvania can now apply for state grants to fund parks, recreation, and conservation projects, as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opens its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) funding. Applications are open now through April 2 at 4:00 PM. These grants are a key part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to revitalizing communities … Read more
Press release by NPC on 6 Jan 2025Written by Renee’ Carey The 60-acre McMorris conservation easement supports the health of the West Branch Susquehanna River and groundwater recharge, while its proximity to other conserved lands provides critical habitat for wildlife. “If you want to conserve the land for the future, this is the best way … Read more