Conservation at Work

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is committed to protecting and conserving PA's natural resources. Check out some of our latest projects to protect our waterways and wildlife. (And, learn more about our habitat improvement​ programs.)

Excavators placing Concrete Reef Balls into the lake bottom of Woodcock Creek Lake for habitat improvement
Close-up of a hand holding a small Chesapeake Logperch along the surface of a stream.

Species Restoration

The Commission works to restore, recover, and propagate diadromous fishes, freshwater mussels, non-game fish, amphibians, reptiles, and other aquatic organisms with a focus on threatened and endangered species as well as species of greatest conservation need. 

Recent Projects

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