Deer Fencing Aids Forest Regrowth in Sparse Plots
A seven-year Pennsylvania study found fencing helped most where seedlings were scarce, while liming raised soil pH in acidified forests.
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Pennsylvania Names Conestoga River River of the YearThe Conestoga River, which flows for 61 miles through Lancaster County, earns the state honor for its ongoing restoration.
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October 11, 2026
Pennsylvania Opened Environmental Grant ApplicationsThe state is offering over $400,000 to support local environmental education and protection projects.
October 6, 2026
Pennsylvania Awarded $400,000 in Environmental GrantsThe state has opened its 2027 grant cycle for local environmental projects and educational initiatives.
September 20, 2026
Pennsylvania Officials Reviewed Invertebrate Conservation LawsState legislators have begun addressing the absence of a designated agency for native terrestrial invertebrate oversight.