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Aug 15, 2023 · Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 budget provides $112 million to maintain and improve infrastructure in parks and forests, which is single largest investment in decades. Additionally, the budget proposes $2.8 million to support operating needs for the management and safety of our public lands and the creation of a new Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Jul 30, 2021 · The finalized Penn’s Parks for All – A Plan for Pennsylvania’s State Parks of Tomorrow unveiled on Friday will serve as a blueprint to guide the work in caring for the park system for...
Aug 31, 2023 · August 31, 2023. The 2023-24 bipartisan budget invests $112 million to improve state parks and forests, spur economic growth in the outdoor recreation industry, and make Pennsylvania the largest state to open an Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Oct 19, 2021 · As part of this effort to acquire the necessary funding for the state’s parks and forests, a 2021 update to the report is now available in the form of a StoryMap, offering a graphic presentation of the information.
Jul 16, 2024 · Plans are moving forward on Pennsylvania’s three newly created state parks. The first new infrastructure is expected to be built in 2025. “All of this takes time,” said Wesley Robinson, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources press secretary.
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Dec 14, 2022 · In the forested hills of the Pennsylvania Highlands, undeveloped land is becoming more expensive and harder to find. For Pennsylvania state agencies tasked with conserving outdoor spaces for public recreation and wildlife protection, finding creative ways to acquire new lands is a priority.
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The Pennsylvania House soundly rejected Tuesday legislation that could have led to state parks with privately developed and run hotels and even amusement parks. The proposal failed on a 77-123 vote, despite the sponsor offering a significantly watered down version of the bill late Monday.
