Environmentalists hail latest Pennsylvania budget, even as a key climate program is on hold
Advocacy groups say the new Pennsylvania budget is a win for the environment, making investments in waterways and green spaces, but not climate programs.
Recreation
An artist shows off her love of the Delaware River
"I actually love living by this river, because I can just step out of my house and...I can see all the life that goes through it."
Valuing wetlands as places to keep intact, not build over
Leonard Stewart walks along the wetlands of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every day. He says it helps him connect with nature and his community.
DCNR says it needs $1.4 billion to address infrastructure needs at state parks
DCNR says funds would address climate change, support infrastructure, and meet the high demand for outdoor recreation.
Essay: Winter camping, an unexpected love
How a winter with the Student Conservation Association turned this city dweller into a lover of cold nights spent outdoors.
Leaning into the cycle of nature on a winter hike
What's there to see and hear in nature in winter? Turns out, a lot. We head to Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve to find out.
Penn State study finds deer infected with COVID-19 at high levels, hitting 80% last hunting season
Researchers were able to match the genetic information of what was infecting people at that time to what was infecting the deer.
The Pennsylvania Wilds is known for quiet. Residents worry fighter jet training will disturb the silence.
Jets would fly just 100 feet above the ground, sparking concern that tourism, wildlife and quality of life could be impacted.
‘Unbuilding’: What Might Happen if Dams are Removed in the Ohio River Watershed
Removing small unused dams improves safety and fish habitat, but not everyone is on board.
DCNR’s 25-Year Plan for State Parks Stresses Need to Address Effects of Climate Change
DCNR has released its 25-year plan for state parks, and climate change is front and center. It calls for ways to both mitigate and adapt to the consequences.
