DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Sept. 22 On Emergency Preparedness; Oct. 27 Economics And The Outdoors Discussion

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

In recognition of September named as Preparedness Month, DCNR staff from several bureaus will present on Preparing for Natural Disasters and their Aftermath. Speakers will address how DCNR’s parks and forests prepare for the safety of their visitors and facilities. 

Because of their emergency training and expertise, DCNR are part of the front line in responding to weather-related emergencies and often are called to assist other organizations, agencies, and communities in times of need. 

Recent responses to tornadoes, flooding, fires and severe storms will be discussed.  

Because storm intensity and frequency are ever changing due to climate change, staff will also address what DCNR is doing to plan for the future to mitigate risk and help others prepare with current data and mapping.

Public Comments

If you are interested in presenting comments, please advise DCNR by email to kharris@bridgeconsultingcorp.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 21, so we can add you as an active participant.  

You can provide comments at the beginning of the meeting or at the end of the meeting.  

You may also provide comments or questions after the meeting by emailing the same address or through the Council's website.

Join The Meeting

Click Here to register to attend the CNRAC meeting via WebEx.

October 27 - Economics And The Outdoors

CNRAC will hold the second in its CNRAC Conversations Series on October 27 to discuss the topic of Economics and the Outdoors.

A panel of economic development, tourism and business leaders will address the impact public assets like parks, forests and trails have on our economic and community health and vitality.  

Discussion will also include the increased growth in outdoor use and visitor expectations and the concern with aging infrastructure.  

All with interest in this topic are invited to attend including convention and visitors bureaus, tourist promotion agencies, economic development organizations, contractors, Chambers of Commerce, and others in the hospitality, tourism, recreation and outdoor sectors.

CNRAC member Silas Chamberlin, Vice President of Economic and Community Development of the York County Economic Alliance, will facilitate the discussion.

Click Here for more details as they become available.

For more information about Council activities, visit DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

[Posted: September 16, 2021]  PA Environment Digest