Environment

Drought Task Force Maintains Drought Watch Status for All of Pennsylvania

Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will maintain a statewide drought watch. While not...

PA Game Commission Seeks Input from Public for Turkey Survey

The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The Annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey...

PA Fish & Boat and Partners Kickoff Operation Dry Water

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement and...

DEP Declares Code Red Air Quality Action Day for All of...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate matter for June...

PennDOT, PFBC, USCG, Police Remind Motorists and Boaters to Drive Sober...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation joined the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Pennsylvania State Police, Ridley Township Police, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat...

PA Urges Caution Around Fireworks Displays Headed into July 4 Celebrations 

As millions of Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook and DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn are urging residents to leave...

PA Awards $1 Million for Projects to Improve the Environment in...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants to 73 projects that will engage youth and adults in...

Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of Creekside Development Water System

Pennsylvania American Water has completed the acquisition of the water system assets of the Creekside Development in New Providence, Lancaster County. The newly acquired...

PA Fish & Boat Honors Volunteer for Outstanding Service to Anglers...

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that Tom Hutcheson, Butler County, has been honored with the prestigious Stanley Long...

DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation

Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide drought watch. While not...