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June 29, 2026

Star Watch: Discover Draco, the dragon

Wrapped around Polaris and the Little Dipper in our northern sky is a group of 17 or so so stars that make up the constellation Draco, Latin for “dragon.”
Being so close to Polaris and the north celestial pole, Draco is one of the circumpolar constellations meaning that it never sets below the horizon and can be seen all year long.

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Maryland DNR targets invasive blue catfish from Chesapeake Bay

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering Maryland charter boat captains and guides up to $1,500 per trip to take winners of the Reel in the Blues Bonanza on chartered trips this summer and fall.
The purpose of this giveaway is to remove blue catfish from the Chesapeake Bay, empower people to harvest this invasive fish species, and support the charter boat and guided fishing trip industry.

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15 miles of impaired streams restored in Pennsylvania’s Berks County

Pennsylvania officials highlighted watershed improvement work in Berks County along the headwaters of the East Branch of the Conestoga River on June 10.
The visit showcased work made possible in part through Department of Environmental Protection’s Countywide Action Plan Implementation Funds and recognized Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.

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Conestoga named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Lancaster County on June 10 to recognize the Conestoga River in southeastern Pennsylvania as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year.
“The Conestoga River is a great example of what can happen when we prioritize clean, healthy waterways – making its selection as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year a very well-deserved honor,” she said.

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Tips for preventing tick bites and Lyme disease this summer

Representatives from the Pennsylvania departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Health and Environmental Protection visited Samuel Lewis State Park in York County on June 15 to highlight the importance of preventing tick bites and Lyme disease while enjoying the commonwealth’s parks, forests and outdoor recreation opportunities this summer.

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