Remove Conservation Remove Environmental Protection Remove Natural Resources
article thumbnail

Celebrating 30 Years Of Excellence As The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

Innovative Programs: The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps In 2016, DCNR introduced the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a program designed to engage young people in outdoor conservation work while providing job training and educational opportunities. earning leadership awards and serving as a model for forest management across the country.

article thumbnail

Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Progress As The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

While DCNR took the lead in managing parks and forests, DEP was entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources, an increasingly complex and critical mission. A Strong Start: Building a Modern Environmental Agency The formation of DEP in 1995 was a strategic step forward.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Natural Lands, ClearWater Conservancy Announce The Preservation Of 667 Acres In Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

On November 25, Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy announced the preservation of the 667-acre Ridge Farm in Jackson and Miller Townships, Huntingdon County. The property is now under a conservation easement with Natural Lands that will forever protect the forest and streams, and the wildlife that call these places home.

article thumbnail

Shapiro Administration Accomplishments: DCNR Makes Significant Strides In Strengthening Conservation And Climate Resilience Across Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. This work is about much more than conservation its about stewardship that strengthens communities and enhances our quality of life.

article thumbnail

Interns Wanted: DEP, DCNR Now Accepting Applications For Paid Internships

PA Environment Daily

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are now accepting applications for internships in Harrisburg and at a variety of locations around Pennsylvania. The deadline to apply is January 13.

article thumbnail

DEP Now Accepting Grant Applications For Small Business Advantage Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 9 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for Small Business Advantage energy efficiency, pollution prevention and natural resource conservation grants through March 13.

article thumbnail

PA Envirothon: Penncrest High School Envirothon Team From Delaware County Competes In NCF International Envirothon In Calgary, Alberta Thru July 26

PA Environment Daily

Envirothon History The first-ever Envirothon competition was created in Pennsylvania in 1979 by the Fulton, Luzerne and Schuylkill conservation districts and by 1984 the program expanded to a statewide competition and then nationally and internationally. Click Here to check results from the 2025 PA Envirothon competition.