3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (434+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " The U. S. Department of Agriculture has directed the Forest Service to expand grazing opportunities and streamline permit approvals on federal lands, marking the latest step in the Trump administration's effort to increase livestock production and reduce regulatory barriers for ranchers…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (474+ words) LANCASTER, PA " The Conestoga River has been named Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year, a designation expected to bring additional tourism, recreation and conservation attention to the 61-mile southeastern Pennsylvania waterway after a statewide public vote. Department of Conservation and Natural…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (346+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Legislation aimed at expanding pollinator-friendly habitats on Pennsylvania state properties advanced Monday after receiving unanimous approval from the House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee, a move supporters say could help address declining insect populations that play a critical role…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (456+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " The U. S. Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide initiative that will send agency officials and partner organizations to national parks, wildlife refuges, monuments, and other public lands as part of the country's 250th anniversary observance, creating a yearlong effort…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (385+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania wildlife officials banded four peregrine falcon nestlings Friday at the Rachel Carson State Office Building, a milestone that comes as the state's longest-running active peregrine nesting site surpasses 100 hatched eggs since 2000. The banding was conducted by the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (470+ words) HUMMELSTOWN, PA " Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday marked the planting of the 10 millionth tree under the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, a milestone state leaders say reflects accelerating efforts to improve Chesapeake Bay water quality amid growing environmental and regulatory pressure across…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (716+ words) By midmorning, the sanctuary feels suspended somewhere between wilderness and recovery. Walkers move quietly along the ADA-accessible loop trail circling Black Rock Lake, pausing at overlooks where the wetlands open into broad stretches of shallow water and cattails. A child…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (297+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " The Internal Revenue Service updated its Conservation Easement site to expand information on abusive conservation easement transactions, recent court rulings and warning signs tied to promoter-driven tax shelter schemes. The IRS said the updated guidance explains how abusive conservation…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (373+ words) GLENMOORE, PA " The unmistakable signs of spring are on full display at Springton Manor Farm, where fluffy winter coats give way to fresh starts"and the community is invited to watch it all happen up close. On Saturday, May 2, Chester…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (363+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania residents will soon have a limited opportunity to receive free native seed kits to convert portions of their lawns into wildlife-friendly meadows. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced it will distribute 300 Pocket Meadow Kits…...