DCNR Sets Oct. 11 Hearing On Wild Resource Conservation Program Grant Applications

The DCNR Wild Resource Conservation Program will hold a hearing October 11 on grant applications submitted for FY 2023-24 funding.  (formal notice)

The hearing will be held in the 6th Floor Conference Room, Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg starting at 11:00 a.m.

Questions concerning this hearing can be directed to Jennifer Girton, (717) 787-3212, jgirton@pa.gov  or Rebecca Bowen, (717) 772-0258, rebbowen@pa.gov.  

Individuals who plan to make comments should contact either Jennifer Girton or Rebecca Bowen.  Read the PA Bulletin notice for available information.

Visit DCNR’s Wild Resource Conservation Program webpage for more information on this program.

Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

  For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,  Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

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[Posted: August 25, 2023]  PA Environment Digest