Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

August 30, 2024 | 5:10 PM

Pa. promotes state parks for helping addiction recovery

Spending time in nature can be a powerful tool to boost mental and physical health for people in recovery from drug addiction.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

May 29, 2024 | 1:18 PM

Hikers celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day at Lackawanna State Park

By Isabella Weiss/WVIA

January 30, 2024 | 9:51 AM

Pennsylvania park officials drop campground plans for Big Elk Creek State Park

DCNR officials say they’re focused on ecological restoration for Big Elk Creek State Park.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

January 29, 2024 | 4:24 PM

Plan in place to grow Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy

By Kat Bolus/ WVIA

January 18, 2024 | 12:01 PM

Pa.’s outdoor recreation office identifies early priorities, but some specifics remain unclear

Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation plans to form a business alliance and start an outdoor equity fund, but much of its strategy relies on local volunteers and outside help.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

December 12, 2023 | 4:19 PM

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

December 7, 2023 | 3:51 PM

DCNR wants you to pick Pennsylvania’s River of the Year

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

October 31, 2023 | 10:56 AM

DCNR is reclaiming part of Michaux State Forest. Here’s what to know.

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

October 30, 2023 | 9:44 AM

Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

October 16, 2023 | 9:56 AM

DCNR grants nearly $600,000 to outdoor recreation and conservation in the PA Wilds

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

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