Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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PA DCNR Designates Clearfield County Tract a Wild Plant Sanctuary

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has designated a new Wild Plant Sanctuary in Bloom Township, Clearfield County.Bilger's Rocks, a property managed by the Bilger's Rocks Association, has been accepted ... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - 5 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

"Bioblitz" Planned at Sinnemahoning State Park, May 20-21

PR NewswireHARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --$ Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will gather May 20-21 at Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron County, in an extensive effort to ... [Published Reuters - May 17 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Bark for the Park Invites Four-Legged Friends

They should have a say, too. And for once, a local fundraiser and event will feature the four-legged members of our families.The second annual Bark! Bark! Bark for Our Park! is a "family event celebrating People, Parks, and Puppies," according to the ... [Published Norristown Patch - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Gettysburg, Cumberland Township form joing rec authoroty

Both the borough council and township board of supervisors approved the formation of the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority at a special hearing held Tuesday evening."I'm looking forward to a great future," said township Supervisor Barbara Underwood ... [Published EveningSun.com - May 15 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Woodmobile events give students hands-on lesson

As part of Woodmobile events at the Warren County Fairgrounds, students Brooke Alspaugh, Henry Viator, Alexandria Farrel, Justin Rich, Alex Hangge, Riley Stanko, Regan Migne, Haylee Martin, Gage Shaffer, Tanner Carlson and Mereah Jones played a game showing ... [Published Times Observer - May 13 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Millcreek supervisors OK low bids for park improvements

Millcreek Township will start building a stormwater-control system for its newest park -- the first step before it can put in a parking lot and driveway.The stormwater system is part of an estimated $466,000 in work for the first phase of improvements ... [Published Erie Times-News - May 08 2013]
First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Dam removal project on Little Lehigh, Jordan seen as benefit

Wildlands Conservancy to remove nine dams from Little Lehigh and Jordan creeks.0Kristie Fach, director of ecological restoration for the Wildlands Conservancy, sits next to the Little Lehigh at the Trout Hatchery dam. The Wildlands Conservany has received ... [Published Morning Call - May 06 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Audubon Society plans nature center

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is planning to build a nature center on a 5-acre tract that Buffalo Township bought about three years ago. The township and society are to develop the property jointly.The plans to boost the Butler County holdings ... [Published Individual.com - May 02 2013]
First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Scouts get oak trees growing along street in Lower Alsace

| With the help of their families and an ecologist, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts planted oak trees in the center of Prospect Street in Lower Alsace Township on Friday.Ecologist Larry Lloyd of the Berks County Conservancy showed kids with the Pennside Presbyterian ... [Published Reading Eagle - Apr 28 2013]
First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

Allegheny sojourn will push off from Buckaloons June 1

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) will hold its annual canoe trip on Saturday, June 1, from the Buckaloons Recreational Area in Irvine to a boat access in Tidioute.This year's event is called "Back to the Allegheny: A Float Through Time" and ... [Published Times Observer - Apr 27 2013]
First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

State says Barrett Township wildfire not any of its doing

A wildfire Tuesday night in Barrett Township was unrelated to a controlled burn started earlier that day by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said Brad Elison of DCNR's Swiftwater office.From time to time, the DCNR conducts ... [Published Pocono Record - Apr 25 2013]
First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

South Mountain Partnership mini-grant program accepting applications

The South Mountain Partnership mini-grant program, administered by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is accepting applications for the 2013 grant round until July 31, 2013.Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PAPosted Apr. 22, 2013 @ 3:15 pm» Social ... [Published Waynesboro Record Herald - Apr 22 2013]

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...private landowners who serve as models of good conservation and stewardship of these special resources," DCNR Secretary Richard Allan said. "These properties serve as models for other landowners, offering strategies to conserve rare plants as part of their management plans."
...determined by the number and concentration of gypsy moth egg masses found, previous defoliation, and ecological, historic or economic significance. "Private woodland owners and state forest visitors must remember spraying is a suppression effort, a forest management effort to protect trees from moderate to severe defoliation" Allan said. Forestry bureau experts identify the gypsy moth as one of the most destructive forest pests in Pennsylvania...
...by a Moms’ Choice Award and received a rare 'recommended' status from the U S Review of Books," said the The Farm Park Preservation Association. "Johnny Angel and human co-author Dr. Dimuzio will be on paw (and hand) to sell signed copies."
The office is always encouraging older people to exercise more, Niebler said, and "we view the authority as a great partner in putting out new activities."

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PA DCNR Designates Clearfield County Tract a Wi... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - 5 hours ago]
PA DCNR Designates Clearfield County Tract a Wi... [Published PR Newswire: Environment - 5 hours ago]
"Bioblitz" Planned at Sinnemahoning State Park,... [Published Reuters - May 17 2013]
DCNR Web Map to Chart Progress of Gypsy Moth Ae... [Published TickerTech.com - May 15 2013]
Bark for the Park Invites Four-Legged Friends [Published Norristown Patch - May 15 2013]
Gettysburg, Cumberland Township form joing rec ... [Published EveningSun.com - May 15 2013]
Pine Grove Furnace State Park Celebrates 100th ... [Published PR Newswire - May 14 2013]
Pine Grove Furnace State Park Celebrates 100th ... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 14 2013]
Woodmobile events give students hands-on lesson [Published Times Observer - May 13 2013]
Millcreek supervisors OK low bids for park impr... [Published Erie Times-News - May 08 2013]
Dam removal project on Little Lehigh, Jordan se... [Published Morning Call - May 06 2013]
PA Wilds Awards [Published Times Observer - May 03 2013]
Audubon Society plans nature center [Published Individual.com - May 02 2013]
Community Park Investments [Published Parks & Rec Business - May 01 2013]
Scouts get oak trees growing along street in Lo... [Published Reading Eagle - Apr 28 2013]
Upgrades completed at Shelley Park in York Have... [Published York Daily Record - Apr 28 2013]
Allegheny sojourn will push off from Buckaloons... [Published Times Observer - Apr 27 2013]
Area students are in a planting mood [Published Meadville Tribune - Apr 25 2013]
State says Barrett Township wildfire not any of... [Published Pocono Record - Apr 25 2013]
Pennsylvania DCNR and CONSOL Energy Reach Agree... [Published TickerTech.com - Apr 24 2013]
Haverford earns state award for Reserve, Commun... [Published News of Delaware County - Apr 24 2013]
Schuylkill Headwaters Association awarded for t... [Published Individual.com - Apr 23 2013]
Mineral Hill Meeting Set for Tuesday [Published Media Patch - Apr 22 2013]
South Mountain Partnership mini-grant program a... [Published Waynesboro Record Herald - Apr 22 2013]
Health of Carbon County's forests... [Published Times News Online - Apr 20 2013]
Seven Square Miles Added To Public Hunting Lands [Published Deer & Deer Hunting - Apr 19 2013]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Announces South M... [Published 1888PressRelease - Apr 19 2013]
Pennsylvania Game Commission Board Adds 7 Squar... [Published Equities.com - Apr 19 2013]
Presque Isle Partnership wins state volunteer a... [Published Erie Times-News - Apr 18 2013]
Supervisors back nonprofit's grant applications [Published Reading Eagle - Apr 18 2013]
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