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Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today invited the public to vote for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. Online voting is open now through January 24, 2025, allowing Pennsylvanians to choose from three nominated waterways: the Delaware River, Youghiogheny River, and Perkiomen Creek. “These three rivers are remarkable examples of Pennsylvania’s rich natural heritage,” said Secretary Dunn. “This competition not only highlights their unique qualities but also builds community pride and

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December 9, 2024 No Comments

SAVE-THE-DATE: CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub Webinar

The staff of the Nurture Nature Center will present the CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub – a recent project they undertook to foster communities that are “ready, responsive, and resilient”, important characteristics for healthy communities that are empowered and able to protect their people, especially those most vulnerable, in the face of changing climate impacts and environmental hazards. More details to follow!

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June 26, 2024 No Comments

Free Public Presentation – Watershed Friendly Property

Join the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks County, the Neshaminy Watershed Association, and the Warrington EAC to learn how to apply to have your property certified as watershed-friendly, and receive a free Watershed-Friendly Property sign. Reducing storm water runoff and pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators all work to manage and protect our water resources, improving watershed health.

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June 25, 2024 No Comments

Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the public is invited to vote online for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state.  “I am excited for this year’s competition and look forward to seeing which river comes out on top,” Dunn said. “This annual competition is a great way to highlight Pennsylvania’s special waterways and the benefits they bring for conservation, recreation, economic development, and

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December 6, 2023 No Comments

Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2022 River of the Year

          Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2022 River of the Year Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. “The value of our waterways has shined brighter than ever during this pandemic as people have visited Pennsylvania’s river and streams in unprecedented numbers seeking the natural

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November 29, 2021 No Comments

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