DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Virtually Nov. 19 To Discuss Dam Safety, Rehabilitation, Other Issues; 2024-25 Annual Report Available

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Council is scheduled to meet virtually November 19 to discuss State Park and Forest dam safety and rehabilitation and other issues.

DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is scheduled to provide an update on agency activities.

The agenda includes--

-- Dam Safety In PA: Kirk Kreider, P.E., DEP Division of Dam Safety

-- DCNR Dam Rehab, Improvements, Removal: Craig Fetterhoff, P.E. DCNR Bureau of Facility Design and Construction

-- Fish & Boat Commission: Tim Schaeffer, Commission Executive Director

Public Comments

If you would like to share a public comment during the CNRAC meeting, please contact cnrac-admin@growconservation.com by close of business on November 18.

Join The Meeting

The meeting will be held online starting at 10:00 a.m.

Click Here to register to join by Microsoft Teams or by telephone.

2024-25 Annual Report

CNRAC recently released its fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Report that summarizes the CNRAC meetings and guest speakers over those twelve months, including the July 2024 Field Tour to Pinchot State Forest and Vosburg Neck State Park, webinars held by the Council and more.

Click Here to read the Annual Report.

Power Of The People Webinar

The Power Of The People webinar held by CNRAC on October 8 is now available on-demand.

A panel of nine DCNR staff and industry leaders provided a variety of perspectives on career opportunities and workforce challenges in natural resource management and outdoor recreation.

Click Here to view the webinar.

Five New Members Of Council

CNRAC has welcomed five new members in recent months--

-- Deborah Pontzer - Ridgway, PA; President, Grow Rural PA; B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management (Arizona State University).

-- Elaine Schaefer - Pottstown, PA; Executive Director, Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area; J.D., William and Mary Law School; B.S. Political Science and Government, Boston College.

-- Fred Strathmeyer - York, PA; Executive Director, PA Forest Products Association; former Deputy Secretary at PA Department of Agriculture; B.A. Political Science, Bloomsburg University.

-- Jenny Greenberg - Philadelphia, PA; Executive Director, Neighborhood Gardens Trust; B.A. in Sociology, Vassar College; Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania. 

-- Tonya Brown - Grantham, PA; Certified Parks and Recreational Professional, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Aquatics Facility Operations; B.S. Community Recreation, Messiah University; M.A., Public Administration.

Click Here for a complete list of members.

Visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Council webpage for more information. Questions should be directed to: cnrac-admin@growconservation.com. 

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[Posted: November 12, 2025]  PA Environment Digest