DCNR’s mission is to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ enjoyment. Find out how we do it.

A wide range of informational publications are available for download and in paper form.

Access news releases, e-newsletters, reports, frequently asked questions, right-to-know guidance and more.

DCNR produces more maps than any other state agency. Our Pennsylvania Geological Survey is also loaded with geologic, topographic and aerial photos. Also find maps of each state park, state forests, snowmobile trails, and ATV trails, rail-trails, scenic rivers, major greenway corridors, heritage areas, the Deer Management Assistance Program, and county rock types.

Familiar with Google Earth? DCNR’s PAMAP provides the imagery for Google’s Pennsylvania images. The Pennsylvania Geological Survey also has GIS data for spatial analysis and geographic information.

DCNR offers a wide range of civil service and non-civil service jobs, from foresters, to rangers, to engineers, to educators, to botanists and so much more. Learn what is currently available. Youth interested in pursuing an environmental career should consider attending DCNR’s ECO Camp.

Volunteers provide DCNR with thousands of hours of service each year, worth millions of dollars. Find out how you can get involved with your public lands through our Conservation Volunteer Program, DCNR also offers specialized volunteer opportunities through our Cooperative Geologist Program, and Search and Rescue Program.

Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law assures that citizens have access to their government. DCNR is committed to making records and information accessible. Find out how you can obtain what you are looking for by visiting our Right-to-Know section.