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    Conservation

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is committed to protecting and conserving PA's natural resources.

    Stream running through forest

    Support outdoor conservation and enhance PA waterways.

    Be a Conservation Partner

    Support Pennsylvania's natural aquatic resources by buying Voluntary Permits which support conservation efforts for specific species, waterways and more.

    Be a Conservation Partner

    Reptiles and Amphibians

    Pennsylvania's native reptile and amphibian species include salamanders, snakes, frogs, toads, turtles and lizards.

    Reptiles and Amphibians
    Close up of a hand in the water holding a Chesapeake Logperch fish

    Threatened and Endangered Species

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is responsible for protecting fish, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates.

    Threatened and Endangered Species
    Excavators placing Concrete Reef Balls into the lake bottom of Woodcock Creek Lake for habitat improvement

    Conservation at Work

    Projects showcasing the hard work of PFBC staff and partners in removing dams, restoring stream habitat, protecting our aquatic wildlife and so much more.

    Conservation at Work
    A group of hydrilla, an aquatic invasive plant species, underwater.

    Aquatic Invasive Species

    Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are unnatural aquatic animals and plants that have been introduced into waterways and cause harmful impacts to the ecosystem.

    Aquatic Invasive Species
    Close up of a juvenile Bog Turtle walking through ferns

    Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan

    The Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan is a proactive conservation blueprint to prevent Species of Greatest Conservation Need from requiring federal protection.

    Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan
    Photo of a brook trout swimming underwater.

    Climate Action Plan

    Strategies for enhancing climate adaptation and resiliency to protect, conserve and enhance Pennsylvania's aquatic resources and support anglers and boaters.

    Climate Action Plan
    A wooden platform on a lake to act as a turtle basking platform. There are also post structures in the background .

    Habitat Management

    Improving habitats in and around waterways results in healthier, more diverse aquatic communities benefitting all who enjoy Pennsylvania's waterways.

    Habitat Management
    Photo of Dilldown Creek after Habitat improvement to remove a dam and restore natural flow to the stream.

    Land and Access Management

    Pennsylvania has a long and rich history of private landowners allowing the public access to on stream-side lands for fishing.

    Land and Access Management