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Conestoga River receives statewide honor

LANCASTER — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Lancaster County earlier this week to recognize the Conestoga River in southeastern Pennsylvania as the state’s 2026 River of the Year. “The Conestoga River is a great example of what can happen when we prioritize clean, healthy waterways — making its selection as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year a very well-deserved honor,” Dunn said. “The Conestoga River Club and its volunteers have done amazing work to steward this river, and the river has become a hub for outdoor ...

Trafficked wildlife trouble in Alaska

Chris Andrews was working the belt at the Anchorage airport last fall, watching international cargo arrive. “An employee said, ‘Hey, this box stinks, Chris,’” Andrews recalled. The box was labeled “car parts.” Other stinky boxes came down the belt. When opened, Andrews found ...

Opening of bass season won’t deter the trout fishermen

When bass season opens next Saturday, June 13, all gamefish in Pennsylvania will be in season. While plenty of fishermen will be out for bass on the opening day, that event doesn’t draw the kind of attention or the sheer numbers of anglers that the first day of trout season does. Our ...

DEP, PGC band 4 peregrine falcons

HARRISBURG –– The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s recently banded the four peregrine falcon nestlings that live on the Rachel Carson State Office. Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with PGC led the team in bringing the ...

Busy summer activities begin at area state parks

IMLER –– Blue Knob State Park is the place to be this weekend for learning about bats, stream insects, fly tying, black bears, water coloring wildlife and casting, as well as taking a nature scavenger hunt. On Saturday, from 6-8 p.m., the Burnt House Picnic Area (Turkey Roost Pavilion), there will be a collecting and learning seminar about live aquatic insects. Then, Fort Bedford Trout Unlimited and Mountain Laurel Trout Unlimited will do a fly tying and fly casting demonstrations. There will be equipment available for you to try it all for yourself On Sunday, from 10-11 a.km. At ...

Shaver’s Creek center reopening to public

PETERSBURG — Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center has reopened to the public with expanded parking, improved accessibility and upgraded stormwater infrastructure following a multi-month improvement project. The reopening comes on the heels of the center’s recent 50th anniversary celebration, which brought together community members, supporters and current and former staff and students to mark the milestone. “We’re thrilled to welcome the public back to Shaver’s Creek,” Anna George, Shaver’s Creek executive director, said. “We’re incredibly grateful for the patience ...