News for State Parks
DCNR Web Map to Chart Progress of Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying (5/15/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has developed an interactive, web-based map enabling users to track progress of gypsy moth spraying operations across the state.
Pine Grove Furnace State Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Activities, Improvements (5/14/13)
DCNR and CONSOL Energy Reach Agreement Related to Duke Lake in Ryerson Station State Park (4/24/13)
Greene County – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced that it has reached a settlement with CONSOL Energy, Inc. to restore Duke Lake at Ryerson Station State Park, as well as add 506 acres to the park.
Insect Threat to Hemlock Trees Discovered in Western Pa. State Parks (4/8/13)
Harrisburg – A non-native, invasive insect that attacks and kills Eastern hemlock trees has advanced westward across Pennsylvania to Clarion and Jefferson counties where infestations have been confirmed in two state parks.
DCNR Invites Military Families to Visit State Parks and Forests in April (3/28/13)
Harrisburg - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today invited military families with children to take advantage of free activities in state parks and forests during "The Month of the Military Child" in April.
Governor Corbett Declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/14/13)
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting warming temperatures and drying March winds have combined to increase fire dangers across Pennsylvania’s forests and brush lands.
DCNR to Resume Spraying Woodlands to Combat Gypsy Moth Damage (3/7/13)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will target eight counties in an aerial spraying effort to combat the effects of growing gypsy moth populations in northwest and north central Pennsylvania.
DCNR to Elevate Lake Level at Sinnemahoning State Park for Data Collection (3/5/13)
DCNR Plans White-Water Release into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County (3/1/13)
Harrisburg - White-water boating enthusiasts will have a chance to test their paddling skills when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County March 16-17.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (2/7/13)
Harrisburg – Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp.
Pa. State Parks, Forests Offer Visitors a Winter Playground (12/28/12)
Harrisburg - Pennsylvania’s state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for winter visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather outdoor fun.
State Parks Mark New Year with ‘First Day Hikes’ Across Pennsylvania (12/26/12)
Harrisburg - Eighteen of Pennsylvania’s state parks will sponsor free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day to help visitors ring in 2013 with healthy exercise and a glimpse of nature’s winter beauty.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Tobyhanna State Park Complex (12/19/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has named Jennifer Naugle manager of Tobyhanna State Park complex, an area encompassing three state parks and more than 9,500 acres of land in Monroe and Wayne counties. “Jennifer honed her administrative
DCNR Offers Holiday Gift Ideas that Support State Parks, Forests (12/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has several holiday gift-giving ideas that are perfect for those who want to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources and enjoy state parks and forests.
Additional State Forest Roads Opened for Deer Hunting Season (11/21/12)
Harrisburg - More accessible areas and expanded hunting opportunities await hunters when they head into state forestlands for Monday’s start of the traditional two-week white-tailed deer season.
Officials Break Ground for Benjamin Rush State Park Improvements (11/19/12)
Philadelphia – Bureau of State Parks Director David Kemmerer today joined other state and local officials to break ground on a $4.7 million improvement project at Benjamin Rush State Park in northeast Philadelphia.
DCNR Cancels White-Water Release Into Bucks County's Tohickon Creek (10/31/12)
Harrisburg – Hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Sandy have forced the cancellation of a planned white-water release this weekend from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
DCNR Appoints New Director of the Bureau of State Parks (10/19/12)
Canoe Creek State Park Improvements Require Partial Lake Drainage (10/4/12)
Harrisburg – Canoe Creek State Park’s lake in Blair County is being partially drained to ease construction activities around a park improvement project, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Additional State Forest Roads Opening for Hunting Seasons (9/28/12)
Harrisburg – Hunters heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this season will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
State and Local Officials Break Ground for New $4.8 Million Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (9/24/12)
Belfast – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Richard Allan, along with other state and local officials, broke ground today on a new $4.8 million project to construct a new Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Belfast, Northampton County.
DCNR Dedicates Monument to Civilian Conservation Corps, Improvements at Hyner View State Park in Clinton County (9/21/12)
Presque Isle Named Among Nation’s Top State Parks for Fishing, Boating (8/29/12)
Harrisburg – Anglers and boaters have named Presque Isle State Park among the nation¿s best state parks for fishing and boating in a national competition sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Susquehannock State Park Complex (8/29/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Ryan B. Rager manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, based in Lancaster County. He had been assigned as assistant manager of Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County.
DCNR: Explore South Mountain Region for Labor Day Weekend (8/27/12)
Governor Corbett Tours Promised Land State Park; Highlights Importance of Supporting Pennsylvania’s Natural Resources (8/23/12)
Ferry Street Bridge Reopens Over Delaware Canal in New Hope (8/23/12)
New Hope - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and New Hope officials today gathered at the Ferry Street Bridge over the Delaware Canal to celebrate reopening the span to residents and tourists in the historic Bucks County borough, as well as visitors to adjoining Delaware Canal State Park.
DCNR Joins in Opening Celebration at Sunbury River Front Park (8/16/12)
Sunbury – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today celebrated the long-awaited opening of a river-front project in Sunbury, Northumberland County that offers better public access to the Susquehanna River, enhancing recreation and tourism opportunities.
New DCNR Mobile Website Connects On-the-Go Users with the Outdoors (8/10/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ newly launched mobile website makes it easier for users of smartphones and tablet devices to connect with Pennsylvania’s natural world while on-the-go. The new mobile site is found at http://m.dcnr.state.pa.us. “
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Six More Counties; Public Urged Not to Transport Firewood (8/3/12)
Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds, 28 counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest.
Annual Archery Deer Hunt Planned at Neshaminy State Park (8/2/12)
An annual deer hunt again will enable archers to hunt in Neshaminy State Park, Bucks County, when Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) officials announced today.
Camping at a Pennsylvania State Park is a Great Way to Bring Summer to a Close (8/1/12)
Dam Repairs Shorten 2012 Boating Season at Shikellamy State Park (7/31/12)
Governor Corbett Tours Point State Park, Concludes Kayak Tour (7/25/12)
Governor Tom Corbett today toured Point State Park in Pittsburgh, concluding his three-day kayak tour through western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources.
Governor Corbett Tours Venango County’s Oil Creek State Park and Drake (7/23/12)
Governor Tom Corbett today visited Oil Creek State Park and the Drake Well Museum during his three-day kayak tour through western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources and cultural heritage.
National Environmental Competition Draws Students to Pennsylvania (7/19/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bendigo State Park Complex (7/18/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Mitchell Stickle as manager of the of the Bendigo State Park Complex, based in Elk County. He had been assigned as manager of Caledonia State Park, Franklin County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Canoe Creek State Park Complex (7/9/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Andrew St. John as manager of the Canoe Creek State Park Complex, based in Blair County. He had been assigned as manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, headquartered in Lancaster County.
DCNR Names New Manager at Little Pine State Park (6/28/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael Dinsmore as manager of Little Pine State Park Complex, based in Lycoming County. He had been assigned as an assistant manager at Hickory Run State Park Complex in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
DCNR Names New Manager at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (6/27/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Robert Neitz as manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Wind Gap, Northampton County. He had been assigned as a Bureau of State Park’s regional environmental education coordinator for Region 4, based in Perkasie, Bucks County.
Grand Re-opening Scheduled for Pickerel Point, Deerfield Campgrounds at Promised Land State Park in the Poconos (6/27/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a grand re-opening event for the Pickerel Point and Deerfield campgrounds at Promised Land State Park in Pike County on Friday, June 29.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Colonel Denning State Park Complex (6/26/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Heather Bollinger as manager of the Colonel Denning State Park Complex based in Cumberland County. She had been assigned as a park manager in the Bureau of State Parks’ Harrisburg headquarters.
DCNR: Grants Available to Preserve, Promote Natural, Cultural Assets in the Poconos Region (6/21/12)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Conservation Assistance Program has mini-grants available for communities and organizations to protect and promote natural and cultural assets in the northeastern region of the state.
DCNR Announces Grants Available for Protecting Non-Game Species (6/12/12)
Harrisburg – Marking its 30th anniversary of safeguarding Pennsylvania’s non-game animals, native plants and their habitat, the Wild Resource Conservation Program again is accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity.
State Agencies Issue Alert to Contain Invasive Species in Youghiogheny (6/11/12)
Harrisburg – With the recent confirmation of the invasive aquatic alga known as didymo, or “rock snot,” in the Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are reminding anglers and boaters that cleaning their gear is the easiest, most effective means of preventing its spread to other waters.
DCNR Forests, Parks Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program (6/7/12)
Harrisburg - State forestlands and state parks again will participate in a program that offers white-tailed deer hunters expanded hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Shooting Range at Little Pine State Park in Lycoming County to be Closed for Cleanup (6/6/12)
Three Pennsylvania State Parks to Host ‘Get Outdoors Day’ Events (6/6/12)
Harrisburg – Three state parks across Pennsylvania have been selected to host a series of special events on Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, in a nationwide Get Outdoors Day celebration, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan said today.
Pennsylvania State Parks, Forests Roll Out Welcome Mat for Summer Visitors (5/24/12)
Pennsylvania’s forest and park system offers a wide range of ways for visitors to enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
DCNR Dedicates New Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge (5/24/12)
Jefferson Township, Somerset County – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other state officials today joined to dedicate the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. The span is used by up to 100,000 hikers, snowmobilers, equestrians and other visitors each year.
Hiking Week to Showcase Pennsylvania’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/12)
Harrisburg - Hikers will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania's bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2012 steps off Saturday, May 26, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Closes Swimming Area at Kooser State Park in Somerset County (5/22/12)
Point State Park Fountain Project Boosted by Mild Winter (5/17/12)
First-Time Campers to Find Special Deal at Many PA State Parks (5/16/12)
DCNR Hosting Extensive Scientific Inventory at Kings Gap State Park (5/16/12)
HARRISBURG – Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will converge on Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Cumberland County, in an extensive effort to document life forms June 2-3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Pine Grove Lecture to Kick off South Mountain Speaker Series in Cumberland County (5/14/12)
Greenwood Furnace State Park Workshop Targets Emerald Ash Borer (5/1/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be pooling its varied expertise Wednesday in a workshop targeting the emerald ash borer at Greenwood Furnace State Park in the Huntingdon County, where the invasive insect is endangering more than 100 ash trees.
DCNR Invites Residents, Visitors to Enjoy Recreational Opportunities Along Clarion River Corridor in Pennsylvania Wilds (4/25/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Cowans Gap State Park (4/23/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Cowans Gap State Park Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Ryan Donovan as manager of Cowans Gap State Park in Fulton County. He is former manager of Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County.
DCNR Announces Major Expansion of Ibberson Conservation Area (4/18/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Oil Creek State Park (4/12/12)
DCNR Warns Anglers, Others of High Woodland Fire Danger (4/12/12)
Pennsylvania’s statewide trout season begins on April 14, prompting the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to urge anglers and other woodland visitors to take steps to prevent wildfires.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bald Eagle State Park (4/10/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bald Eagle State Park Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael S. Winters as manager of the 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County. He is former manager of Little Pine State Park Complex in Lycoming and Clinton counties.
DCNR: Vote for Presque Isle State Park as America’s Best Restored Beach (4/4/12)
State Parks Generate $1 Billion in Local Economic Activity, Support Jobs (3/6/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today released a new analysis showing visitors to Pennsylvania’s State Parks generate more than $1 billion in economic activity in nearby communities and support almost 13,000 related jobs.
DCNR Plans White-Water Release Into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County (3/1/12)
White-water boating enthusiasts will have a chance to test their paddling skills in some tricky rapids March 17-18 when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County.
Nature Inn at Bald Eagle Offers Weekend Package to Welcome Spring (2/29/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced a schedule for spring events at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle, located in Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Shawnee-Blue Knob State Park Complex (2/27/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Dorothy Krupa as manager of the Shawnee/Blue Knob State Park Complex in Bedford County. She is former assistant manager of Presque Isle State Park, Erie County.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (1/31/12)
Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 1 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp, DCNR Secretary Richard Allan said today.
Swatara State Park Targeted for Trail Installation, Other Improvements (1/27/12)
A long-awaited construction project that will see trails, parking areas and bridges installed at Swatara State Park in Lebanon and Schuylkill counties is now underway, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said today.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge Over Turnpike to Open Jan. 28 (1/27/12)
Eagerly awaited by snowmobiling and winter hiking enthusiasts, the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Somerset will open Saturday, Jan. 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Elk Country Visitor Center Honored for Energy Conservation Achievement (1/25/12)
Pennsylvania’s widely acclaimed Elk Country Visitor Center has earned independent honors for energy efficiency and environmental design, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
DCNR Establishing New Advisory Committee on Trails (1/23/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department is forming a new Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee to assist the Commonwealth in efforts to build a statewide network of land and water trails.
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has developed an interactive, web-based map enabling users to track progress of gypsy moth spraying operations across the state.
Pine Grove Furnace State Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Activities, Improvements (5/14/13)
DCNR and CONSOL Energy Reach Agreement Related to Duke Lake in Ryerson Station State Park (4/24/13)
Greene County – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced that it has reached a settlement with CONSOL Energy, Inc. to restore Duke Lake at Ryerson Station State Park, as well as add 506 acres to the park.
Insect Threat to Hemlock Trees Discovered in Western Pa. State Parks (4/8/13)
Harrisburg – A non-native, invasive insect that attacks and kills Eastern hemlock trees has advanced westward across Pennsylvania to Clarion and Jefferson counties where infestations have been confirmed in two state parks.
DCNR Invites Military Families to Visit State Parks and Forests in April (3/28/13)
Harrisburg - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today invited military families with children to take advantage of free activities in state parks and forests during "The Month of the Military Child" in April.
Governor Corbett Declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/14/13)
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting warming temperatures and drying March winds have combined to increase fire dangers across Pennsylvania’s forests and brush lands.
DCNR to Resume Spraying Woodlands to Combat Gypsy Moth Damage (3/7/13)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will target eight counties in an aerial spraying effort to combat the effects of growing gypsy moth populations in northwest and north central Pennsylvania.
DCNR to Elevate Lake Level at Sinnemahoning State Park for Data Collection (3/5/13)
DCNR Plans White-Water Release into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County (3/1/13)
Harrisburg - White-water boating enthusiasts will have a chance to test their paddling skills when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County March 16-17.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (2/7/13)
Harrisburg – Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp.
Pa. State Parks, Forests Offer Visitors a Winter Playground (12/28/12)
Harrisburg - Pennsylvania’s state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for winter visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather outdoor fun.
State Parks Mark New Year with ‘First Day Hikes’ Across Pennsylvania (12/26/12)
Harrisburg - Eighteen of Pennsylvania’s state parks will sponsor free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day to help visitors ring in 2013 with healthy exercise and a glimpse of nature’s winter beauty.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Tobyhanna State Park Complex (12/19/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has named Jennifer Naugle manager of Tobyhanna State Park complex, an area encompassing three state parks and more than 9,500 acres of land in Monroe and Wayne counties. “Jennifer honed her administrative
DCNR Offers Holiday Gift Ideas that Support State Parks, Forests (12/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has several holiday gift-giving ideas that are perfect for those who want to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources and enjoy state parks and forests.
Additional State Forest Roads Opened for Deer Hunting Season (11/21/12)
Harrisburg - More accessible areas and expanded hunting opportunities await hunters when they head into state forestlands for Monday’s start of the traditional two-week white-tailed deer season.
Officials Break Ground for Benjamin Rush State Park Improvements (11/19/12)
Philadelphia – Bureau of State Parks Director David Kemmerer today joined other state and local officials to break ground on a $4.7 million improvement project at Benjamin Rush State Park in northeast Philadelphia.
DCNR Cancels White-Water Release Into Bucks County's Tohickon Creek (10/31/12)
Harrisburg – Hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Sandy have forced the cancellation of a planned white-water release this weekend from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
DCNR Appoints New Director of the Bureau of State Parks (10/19/12)
Canoe Creek State Park Improvements Require Partial Lake Drainage (10/4/12)
Harrisburg – Canoe Creek State Park’s lake in Blair County is being partially drained to ease construction activities around a park improvement project, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Additional State Forest Roads Opening for Hunting Seasons (9/28/12)
Harrisburg – Hunters heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this season will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
State and Local Officials Break Ground for New $4.8 Million Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (9/24/12)
Belfast – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Richard Allan, along with other state and local officials, broke ground today on a new $4.8 million project to construct a new Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Belfast, Northampton County.
DCNR Dedicates Monument to Civilian Conservation Corps, Improvements at Hyner View State Park in Clinton County (9/21/12)
Presque Isle Named Among Nation’s Top State Parks for Fishing, Boating (8/29/12)
Harrisburg – Anglers and boaters have named Presque Isle State Park among the nation¿s best state parks for fishing and boating in a national competition sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Susquehannock State Park Complex (8/29/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Ryan B. Rager manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, based in Lancaster County. He had been assigned as assistant manager of Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County.
DCNR: Explore South Mountain Region for Labor Day Weekend (8/27/12)
Governor Corbett Tours Promised Land State Park; Highlights Importance of Supporting Pennsylvania’s Natural Resources (8/23/12)
Ferry Street Bridge Reopens Over Delaware Canal in New Hope (8/23/12)
New Hope - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and New Hope officials today gathered at the Ferry Street Bridge over the Delaware Canal to celebrate reopening the span to residents and tourists in the historic Bucks County borough, as well as visitors to adjoining Delaware Canal State Park.
DCNR Joins in Opening Celebration at Sunbury River Front Park (8/16/12)
Sunbury – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today celebrated the long-awaited opening of a river-front project in Sunbury, Northumberland County that offers better public access to the Susquehanna River, enhancing recreation and tourism opportunities.
New DCNR Mobile Website Connects On-the-Go Users with the Outdoors (8/10/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ newly launched mobile website makes it easier for users of smartphones and tablet devices to connect with Pennsylvania’s natural world while on-the-go. The new mobile site is found at http://m.dcnr.state.pa.us. “
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Six More Counties; Public Urged Not to Transport Firewood (8/3/12)
Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds, 28 counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest.
Annual Archery Deer Hunt Planned at Neshaminy State Park (8/2/12)
An annual deer hunt again will enable archers to hunt in Neshaminy State Park, Bucks County, when Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) officials announced today.
Camping at a Pennsylvania State Park is a Great Way to Bring Summer to a Close (8/1/12)
Dam Repairs Shorten 2012 Boating Season at Shikellamy State Park (7/31/12)
Governor Corbett Tours Point State Park, Concludes Kayak Tour (7/25/12)
Governor Tom Corbett today toured Point State Park in Pittsburgh, concluding his three-day kayak tour through western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources.
Governor Corbett Tours Venango County’s Oil Creek State Park and Drake (7/23/12)
Governor Tom Corbett today visited Oil Creek State Park and the Drake Well Museum during his three-day kayak tour through western Pennsylvania to promote Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources and cultural heritage.
National Environmental Competition Draws Students to Pennsylvania (7/19/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bendigo State Park Complex (7/18/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Mitchell Stickle as manager of the of the Bendigo State Park Complex, based in Elk County. He had been assigned as manager of Caledonia State Park, Franklin County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Canoe Creek State Park Complex (7/9/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Andrew St. John as manager of the Canoe Creek State Park Complex, based in Blair County. He had been assigned as manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, headquartered in Lancaster County.
DCNR Names New Manager at Little Pine State Park (6/28/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael Dinsmore as manager of Little Pine State Park Complex, based in Lycoming County. He had been assigned as an assistant manager at Hickory Run State Park Complex in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
DCNR Names New Manager at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (6/27/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Robert Neitz as manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Wind Gap, Northampton County. He had been assigned as a Bureau of State Park’s regional environmental education coordinator for Region 4, based in Perkasie, Bucks County.
Grand Re-opening Scheduled for Pickerel Point, Deerfield Campgrounds at Promised Land State Park in the Poconos (6/27/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a grand re-opening event for the Pickerel Point and Deerfield campgrounds at Promised Land State Park in Pike County on Friday, June 29.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Colonel Denning State Park Complex (6/26/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Heather Bollinger as manager of the Colonel Denning State Park Complex based in Cumberland County. She had been assigned as a park manager in the Bureau of State Parks’ Harrisburg headquarters.
DCNR: Grants Available to Preserve, Promote Natural, Cultural Assets in the Poconos Region (6/21/12)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Conservation Assistance Program has mini-grants available for communities and organizations to protect and promote natural and cultural assets in the northeastern region of the state.
DCNR Announces Grants Available for Protecting Non-Game Species (6/12/12)
Harrisburg – Marking its 30th anniversary of safeguarding Pennsylvania’s non-game animals, native plants and their habitat, the Wild Resource Conservation Program again is accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity.
State Agencies Issue Alert to Contain Invasive Species in Youghiogheny (6/11/12)
Harrisburg – With the recent confirmation of the invasive aquatic alga known as didymo, or “rock snot,” in the Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are reminding anglers and boaters that cleaning their gear is the easiest, most effective means of preventing its spread to other waters.
DCNR Forests, Parks Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program (6/7/12)
Harrisburg - State forestlands and state parks again will participate in a program that offers white-tailed deer hunters expanded hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Shooting Range at Little Pine State Park in Lycoming County to be Closed for Cleanup (6/6/12)
Three Pennsylvania State Parks to Host ‘Get Outdoors Day’ Events (6/6/12)
Harrisburg – Three state parks across Pennsylvania have been selected to host a series of special events on Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, in a nationwide Get Outdoors Day celebration, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan said today.
Pennsylvania State Parks, Forests Roll Out Welcome Mat for Summer Visitors (5/24/12)
Pennsylvania’s forest and park system offers a wide range of ways for visitors to enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
DCNR Dedicates New Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge (5/24/12)
Jefferson Township, Somerset County – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other state officials today joined to dedicate the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. The span is used by up to 100,000 hikers, snowmobilers, equestrians and other visitors each year.
Hiking Week to Showcase Pennsylvania’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/12)
Harrisburg - Hikers will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania's bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2012 steps off Saturday, May 26, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Closes Swimming Area at Kooser State Park in Somerset County (5/22/12)
Point State Park Fountain Project Boosted by Mild Winter (5/17/12)
First-Time Campers to Find Special Deal at Many PA State Parks (5/16/12)
DCNR Hosting Extensive Scientific Inventory at Kings Gap State Park (5/16/12)
HARRISBURG – Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will converge on Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Cumberland County, in an extensive effort to document life forms June 2-3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Pine Grove Lecture to Kick off South Mountain Speaker Series in Cumberland County (5/14/12)
Greenwood Furnace State Park Workshop Targets Emerald Ash Borer (5/1/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be pooling its varied expertise Wednesday in a workshop targeting the emerald ash borer at Greenwood Furnace State Park in the Huntingdon County, where the invasive insect is endangering more than 100 ash trees.
DCNR Invites Residents, Visitors to Enjoy Recreational Opportunities Along Clarion River Corridor in Pennsylvania Wilds (4/25/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Cowans Gap State Park (4/23/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Cowans Gap State Park Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Ryan Donovan as manager of Cowans Gap State Park in Fulton County. He is former manager of Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County.
DCNR Announces Major Expansion of Ibberson Conservation Area (4/18/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Oil Creek State Park (4/12/12)
DCNR Warns Anglers, Others of High Woodland Fire Danger (4/12/12)
Pennsylvania’s statewide trout season begins on April 14, prompting the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to urge anglers and other woodland visitors to take steps to prevent wildfires.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bald Eagle State Park (4/10/12)
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Bald Eagle State Park Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael S. Winters as manager of the 5,900-acre Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County. He is former manager of Little Pine State Park Complex in Lycoming and Clinton counties.
DCNR: Vote for Presque Isle State Park as America’s Best Restored Beach (4/4/12)
State Parks Generate $1 Billion in Local Economic Activity, Support Jobs (3/6/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today released a new analysis showing visitors to Pennsylvania’s State Parks generate more than $1 billion in economic activity in nearby communities and support almost 13,000 related jobs.
DCNR Plans White-Water Release Into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County (3/1/12)
White-water boating enthusiasts will have a chance to test their paddling skills in some tricky rapids March 17-18 when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County.
Nature Inn at Bald Eagle Offers Weekend Package to Welcome Spring (2/29/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced a schedule for spring events at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle, located in Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Shawnee-Blue Knob State Park Complex (2/27/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Dorothy Krupa as manager of the Shawnee/Blue Knob State Park Complex in Bedford County. She is former assistant manager of Presque Isle State Park, Erie County.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (1/31/12)
Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 1 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp, DCNR Secretary Richard Allan said today.
Swatara State Park Targeted for Trail Installation, Other Improvements (1/27/12)
A long-awaited construction project that will see trails, parking areas and bridges installed at Swatara State Park in Lebanon and Schuylkill counties is now underway, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said today.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge Over Turnpike to Open Jan. 28 (1/27/12)
Eagerly awaited by snowmobiling and winter hiking enthusiasts, the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Somerset will open Saturday, Jan. 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Elk Country Visitor Center Honored for Energy Conservation Achievement (1/25/12)
Pennsylvania’s widely acclaimed Elk Country Visitor Center has earned independent honors for energy efficiency and environmental design, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
DCNR Establishing New Advisory Committee on Trails (1/23/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department is forming a new Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee to assist the Commonwealth in efforts to build a statewide network of land and water trails.
