PA: Public Lands/Wilderness
A push to update PA stream designations for wild trout protection
Pennsylvania's wild trout streams are getting some much-needed attention and outdoor enthusiasts across the state can voice their views on safeguardin…
USDA Warns Pennsylvanians to Protect Plants from Invasive Pests
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning Pennsylvanians that it's the best time of …
Report: PA Lags in Chesapeake Bay Restoration Goals
The Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Blueprint has deadlines for Pennsylvania, and other states in the watershed, to implement practices to reduce water-…
Healthy Lands Week: Statewide Initiative to Strengthen Volunteer Activities
Pennsylvanians are encouraged to visit and volunteer at one or more of the Keystone State's more than 6,000 local and state parks during Healthy Lands…
Workers in PA State Parks, Recreation Centers Honored for Service
Pennsylvania has more than 6,000 local and state parks, and the people who manage them and run all the park activities are being honored this week…
Monday Deadline for Comments on PA Gas Pipeline Expansion
Pennsylvanians have until Monday to submit public comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a gas pipeline expansion in Northeastern Penn…
PA Officials Warn of Increased Risk of Woodland Fires in Spring
In Pennsylvania, April is one of the months with the highest risks of wildfires. As the weather warms and more residents go camping, state officials …
PA Groups Concerned About Maryland Nat'l Guard Flyover Proposal
The Maryland Air National Guard is considering a proposal to establish airspace where military planes would fly as low as 100 feet over the Pennsylvan…
PA Municipalities Consider Using ARPA Funds for Outdoor Recreation
As local municipalities consider ways to use an influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan, some communities see it as an opportunity to support …
PA Parks Make Switch to Paper, Compostables at Concession Stands
Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the …
Group Petitions Allegheny National Forest to Ban Bikes on Non-Motorized Trails
WARREN, Pa. -- A Western Pennsylvania conservation group is petitioning the Allegheny National Forest to prohibit bike riding on all non-motorized …
PA's Warm Fall, Rainy Summer Might Be Impacting Autumn Foliage
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- October is usually the best time of year to see the bright, changing leaf colors that ring in autumn in Pennsylvania, but …