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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Two Pennsylvania state parks join National Old-Growth Forest Network

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in late July celebrated the addition of two forest tracts in Potter and Schuylkill counties into the national Old-Growth Forest Network: Ole Bull State Park in Potter County and the Tuscarora State Park in Schuylkill County.
“Pennsylvania is the national leader in designated old-growth forests because of the commonwealth’s legacy of conservation, environmental stewardship, and continued focus on protecting these special places,” said DCNR Deputy Secretary John Norbeck.

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Agencies partner to develop wildlife corridors across Pennsylvania

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Harrisburg — The Shapiro administration in late June announced the launch of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Connectivity Work Group, a first-of-its-kind statewide partnership that will develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce wildlife-vehicle…

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Pennsylvania’s Musser Gap Trail is expanded in Centre’s Rothrock State Forest

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, alongside trail volunteers and local officials on June 25, officially opened the second 11-mile stretch of the new Musser Gap Trail in Rothrock State Forest, Centre County.

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Conestoga named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

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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

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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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Planting of 10 millionth tree celebrated in Pennsylvania park

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State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley visited Schaffner Park in Dauphin County May 26 to announce a major milestone in watershed restoration and community collaboration by planting the ceremonial 10 millionth tree as part of the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership.

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Accessible fishing platform opened on Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek

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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Fish & Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer on May 29 visited Lycoming County to highlight a new accessible fishing platform in the Tiadaghton State Forest that ensures visitors of all ability levels can fish on the Pine Creek.

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Pennsylvania completes projects at Delaware Canal park

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State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Delaware Canal State Park in Bucks County on May 22 to highlight two recently completed critical infrastructure projects.
More than $6 million in combined investments helped rebuild stronger, more resilient versions of the Lumberville Aqueduct and the High Falls Sub Canal Culvert, improving long-term climate resiliency and expanding safe outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Pennsylvania’s Northcentral Regional ATV Trail reopened for season

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“We expect riders to follow all rules and regulations for a fun, safe summer. Thank you to our state, county, and local partners for continuing to support this opportunity and helping to grow riding opportunities in the region and across the state.”.

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