Overview
As Pennsylvania’s leader and chief advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will inspire citizens to:
- Value their natural resources
- Engage in conservation practices
- Experience the outdoors
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October 27, 2025 DCNR Names New District Forester for Weiser State Forest
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October 23, 2025 2025 Fall Foliage: Report for October 23-29 Cold nights toward the end of last week fueled the steady march of color southward throughout Pennsylvania. However, a weekend storm system stripped leaves from countless hardwood trees. Despite the storm, vibrant foliage remains in a significant chunk of the Keystone State. This week will be a fantastic time to observe fall beauty in Penn’s Woods from the Piedmont forests in southeastern PA, to the middle and southern Appalachians, to the Allegheny Plateau to the west.
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October 23, 2025 Shapiro Administration Invests $130,000 to Plant 700 Trees Along York County Stream to Improve Local Water Quality and the Chesapeake Bay
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October 22, 2025 ICYMI: Shapiro Administration, PennEnvironment Highlight How Solar Energy at Prince Gallitzin State Park Is Cutting Costs and Reducing Pollution in Pennsylvania